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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.
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· 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
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.