This field has become more popular and has increased over the years because of television programs, like Criminal Minds and CSI (Cherry). While the shows are interesting, I have different reasons to be interested in this career. Becoming a criminal psychologist requires years of schooling, but delving deeply into the criminal mind is eye opening and enlightening.
The years of schooling can begin during high school while preparing for college. Dan Cuneo, a criminal psychologist, suggested that an extracurricular activity that would be helpful is Speech Club. “Speech Club could be helpful since it would prepare one to testify later on in court and help one think on their feet” (Cuneo). If a school does not have a club like that, there are still …show more content…
“While there are no specific degrees for criminal psychology, most have their bachelors and masters in psychology” (“How to Become a Criminal Psychologist”). Then, the person would get a philosophical or psychological doctorate in criminal psychology, forensic psychology, or clinical psychology (“Become a Criminal Psychologist . . .”). Another helpful degree to earn is a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology (Cherry). “All of this would take an average of 4-7 years of schooling” (“How to Become a Criminal Psychologist”). During the years of schooling, one will also have to pass a licensing exam to get a license (Cuneo).
With all the years of schooling, the career still has a few requirements to meet. It is prefered to do an internship for a year (Cuneo). Along with the license, a person will need voluntary certifications (“Become a Criminal Psychologist . . .”). “Then most applicants would want one to two years of professional experience, that they could start in college” (“Become a Criminal Psychologist . . .”). Cuneo stated that with all the training and schooling he got for criminal psychology, some parts of the job were left out for …show more content…
There are perks but those come with the downsides. “One of the dislikes would be that one would have to deal with horrible and disturbing situations since it’s the nature of this profession” (Cherry). Cuneo stated that the job is nonstop and feels like it takes over his life (Cuneo). From the research done, the perks/rewarding situations outweigh the disadvantages.
“One of the obvious perks would be the pay, the high is over $100,000 a year and an average of $68,000 per year in 2010” ( “How to Become a Criminal Psychologist”). “Most criminal psychologists will work full-time during regular business hours” (“Become a Criminal Psychologist . . .”). While they work regular hours, it is never the same day for them which makes it interesting and challenging each day (Cuneo). “Cuneo stated that he thinks he could never retire, not because of the pay but because he can’t think of doing anything else” (Cuneo). It would be rare to have a boring day in this field
The years of schooling can begin during high school while preparing for college. Dan Cuneo, a criminal psychologist, suggested that an extracurricular activity that would be helpful is Speech Club. “Speech Club could be helpful since it would prepare one to testify later on in court and help one think on their feet” (Cuneo). If a school does not have a club like that, there are still …show more content…
“While there are no specific degrees for criminal psychology, most have their bachelors and masters in psychology” (“How to Become a Criminal Psychologist”). Then, the person would get a philosophical or psychological doctorate in criminal psychology, forensic psychology, or clinical psychology (“Become a Criminal Psychologist . . .”). Another helpful degree to earn is a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology (Cherry). “All of this would take an average of 4-7 years of schooling” (“How to Become a Criminal Psychologist”). During the years of schooling, one will also have to pass a licensing exam to get a license (Cuneo).
With all the years of schooling, the career still has a few requirements to meet. It is prefered to do an internship for a year (Cuneo). Along with the license, a person will need voluntary certifications (“Become a Criminal Psychologist . . .”). “Then most applicants would want one to two years of professional experience, that they could start in college” (“Become a Criminal Psychologist . . .”). Cuneo stated that with all the training and schooling he got for criminal psychology, some parts of the job were left out for …show more content…
There are perks but those come with the downsides. “One of the dislikes would be that one would have to deal with horrible and disturbing situations since it’s the nature of this profession” (Cherry). Cuneo stated that the job is nonstop and feels like it takes over his life (Cuneo). From the research done, the perks/rewarding situations outweigh the disadvantages.
“One of the obvious perks would be the pay, the high is over $100,000 a year and an average of $68,000 per year in 2010” ( “How to Become a Criminal Psychologist”). “Most criminal psychologists will work full-time during regular business hours” (“Become a Criminal Psychologist . . .”). While they work regular hours, it is never the same day for them which makes it interesting and challenging each day (Cuneo). “Cuneo stated that he thinks he could never retire, not because of the pay but because he can’t think of doing anything else” (Cuneo). It would be rare to have a boring day in this field