1. Careers in Forensic Science Forensic Psychologist Jacob Wheeler

2. What is Forensic Psychology? Forensic Psychology is the application of psychology to the criminal justice system.Forensic Psychology is the application of psychology to the criminal justice system. Forensic psychologists are expected to have a broad understanding of topics such as psychology, biology, law, criminology, and public policy.Forensic psychologists are expected to have a broad understanding of topics such as psychology, biology, law, criminology, and public policy. Forensic psychologists are used in a wide variety of areas (treatment, law, etc.)Forensic psychologists are used in a wide variety of areas (treatment, law, etc.)

3. Main Responsibilities  Most often, a forensic psychologist is used in research and experimentation.  Also used for jury selection, treatment of mentally ill defendants, used in court cases to determine sanity and competency, and to help design prisons and correctional facilities.  Also works with police to help gather evidence and question witnesses & suspects.

4. Educational & skill requirements Education: Best opportunities are for those who have at least a Master’s Degree in a related field, but a Ph.D. is required to do licensed psychological work. Education: Best opportunities are for those who have at least a Master’s Degree in a related field, but a Ph.D. is required to do licensed psychological work. Skills: Patient, adaptable, able to work effectively in groups, enjoy research, good speech skills, willingness to continue learning throughout one’s career. Skills: Patient, adaptable, able to work effectively in groups, enjoy research, good speech skills, willingness to continue learning throughout one’s career.

5. Employment  Typically, unless you have a doctorate degree, employment in this field is almost impossible.  Usually work in a related field while completing graduate work (parole/probation officer, case worker).  Those with a Master’s can find work at clinical institutions, government work, and non-profit agencies.

6. Sources http://www.wcupa.edu/_ACADEMICS/sch_ cas.psy/Career_Paths/Forensic/Career08.h tm#employ http://www.wcupa.edu/_ACADEMICS/sch_ cas.psy/Career_Paths/Forensic/Career08.h tm#employ