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Overview

Employable Job Positions

Forensic psychology is the intersection between psychology and the criminal justice system. It invloves the understanding of criminal law in order to be able interact with judges, attorneys and legal professionals. An important aspect of the career is the ability to testify in court, as well as reformulating psychological findings into the legal language of the courtroom.

  • Forensic psychologists can work in an array of industries, businesses, and locations, making them very versatile employees.They tend to work side by side with Public Defenders, as well as Private and State attorneys.
  • Forensic Pyschologist employers include companies, law enforcement offices, law firms, Secure correctional facilities,Self-employed, hospitals, court houses, government offices and private practice
  • The industries forensic psychologist work in include the government, law enforcement, community mental health, healthcare and clinical psychology.

Salary

  • In the United States the average salary of a forensic psychologist with 0-1 years of experience is $53,500 annually.
  • The average salary for 5 to 8 years of experience is $66,000 annually.
  • The average salary for 20 plus years is $86,000 annually.

In court Senario

Specific Job Situations

  • One job requirement is being an eyewitness. In which the forensic pyschologist in responsible for translating the information (from the court events) to the legal personal, in a manner that they can comprehend.
  • Forensic pyschologist are responsible to verify a defendent is capable to stand trial. They must also fully evalute the defendents sanity before a trial.

When a court date is not scheduled for that speific date

  • Forensic Psychologist on trial days begin by preparing for the court case, they looking over notes and reports.
  • Next they meet with the counsel, go over the notes again, and discuss the testimony.
  • Then they wait to be called into the courtroom as other cases are ebing tried and spend additional time reviewing notes and the case.
  • Finally they are able to give the testimony in regards to defendant.

Bibliography

  • Forensic Psycholgist working with patients begin the day by consulting with rehabilitation center staff.
  • They then meet with mental health center staff to review programs offered.
  • Next they meet with colleagues to discuss possible research papers, and Spend some time with correspondence.
  • The day conludec by giving a presentation to law enforcement training groups on public forensic psychology.

Suggested Colleges and Needed Education

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Work Environment, Clientele and Opportunities

· http://info.waldenu.edu/walden-programs/psychology/?dskwid=43700004911563933&comm_code=4111325&infinity=gaw~College%20of%20Social%20and%20Behavioral%20Science%2BSPART%2BUS%2BENG~PSY%2BForensic%20Psychology%2BEXACT~35269464971~forensic%20psychology~e&gclid=Cj0KEQiA6ounBRCq0LKBjKGgysEBEiQAZmpvA_PHVed83aI8j-8I9F_mmTcNmXQAeHtNNj8qLHe8pDoaAmwA8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CO-rjqLx6cMCFawdRQodCT0AgQ

· http://psychologycollegefinder.org/lp88/index.aspx?a=1&source=733831&k=Forensic%20psychology&ct2=136&f=0&m=2&hl=Forensic%20Psychology%20Programs&gclid=Cj0KEQiA6ounBRCq0LKBjKGgysEBEiQAZmpvA8oMDpR4hLCwARyHlt_6RfyFFch22zNCrhQvZ8XTLJcaApxU8P8HAQ

· http://psychology.about.com/od/psychologycareerprofiles/a/forensicpsych.htm

· http://psychologyinfo.com/forensic/

· https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/witness/201409/forensic-psychology-is-it-the-career-me

· University of Denver in Colorado

· University of North Dakota

· Florida Institute of Technology

· Castleton State College

· The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

· Farleigh Dickinson University

· Marymount University

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Psychology: Requires a high school degree or a GED. Requires four years or schooling and full time study.
  • Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology: Must have Bachelor’s degree to apply. Year and a half to 2 years of full study.
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Forensic Psychology: Graduate must master the specific field of study completely. Must have a bachelor’s degree at the minimum in the specific field.

Forensic Psychologist may choose to pursue a education through any of the following degrees; Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science, Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Doctorate of Forensic Psychology, Doctorate of Psychology, Juris Doctorate, Master of Psychology, Master of Criminal Justice, Master of Arts in Social Work, or potentially a Masters of Forensic Psychology.

The Career of a Forensic Psychologists is predominantly centered on legal issues. They can be found working in courtrooms, law offices, and testifying as witnesses in court cases. Some Forensic Psychologists are even employed in police departments or in correctional facilities. They’re also job opportunities in private practices. The Field of Forensic Psychology is very stable in its clientele for it is fairly likely that their will always be a criminal population and need of analysis, causing job security. The general clients of a Forensic Psychologist include law enforcement officials and violators of the law. Forensic Psychologist also provide treatment recommendations for clients and patients.

A Day In The Life Of A Forensic Psychologist

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