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What Do Forensic Psychologists Do?
Forensic psychology entails punishing and stopping crimes. The field of forensic psychology is
usually concentrated on the criminals themselves. The experts of this field need to find out why
individuals commit crimes, who committed a crime and how the crime can be stopped. It's a
expanding area of criminal and civil law. If you're also the one who is thinking about becoming a
forensic psychologist, then let me inform you this career needs a lot of schooling and training.
People who wish to go after a career in forensic psychology should ensure that their education and
training is focused in psychology, criminology, and forensics. You can make a bachelor’s degree in
criminal justice or criminology with a focus on psychology. You can also make a bachelor’s degree in
psychology with a focus on criminology or criminal justice.
Often, some students wishing to be a forensic psychologist take courses on forensics, abnormal
psychology, and also the psychology of deviance. Usually, master’s degree and doctorate degree in
forensic psychology are necessary because a bachelor’s degree in psychology is not enough to
pursue a career as being a forensic psychologist.
Forensic psychologists have a number of duties. They often study and evaluate research from other
experts. Sometimes, they even carry out their own research. They study criminal and crimes to find
out the traits of the criminals. These experts also study crimes scenes, track down the evidences and
make a list of suspects. They may even act as expert witness during criminal trials. These experts
can work in police stations, court houses, law firms, prisons, jails, and juvenile detention centers.
Salaries for forensic psychologist can vary significantly on the sector of employment and level of
education. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean yearly wage for a traditional
psychologist was $86,510 in 2010. According to PayScale.com, forensic psychologist made between
$35,333 and $103,576. Though this career can be challenging, you will find various career paths and
you also have the opportunity to assist others.
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