Introduction
Being a forensic psychologist requires the ability to maintain one’s composure under stress, strong oral presentation skills, and critical thinking skills. As stated in “Psychology Today,” anyone interested in becoming a forensic psychologist needs to be aware of all the responsibility that comes with this career. Forensic psychology isn’t all about criminal profiling, like many people mistake it for. In reality forensic psychologists assist in many different legal matters. Most forensic psychologists are licensed psychologists who specialize in using psychological knowledge in legal matters.
Education
It’s advised to earn at least a doctoral degree to become a forensic psychologist. If anything lower, such …show more content…
Most forensic psychologists are licensed psychologists who specialize in using psychological knowledge in legal matters.
Thompson 2 Kimberly Thompson
Mrs. Tamah Depriest
Preparing for College and Careers 21 February 2017
Forensic Psychologist
They will be expected to design correctional programs, evaluate child custody in divorce, Assess witness credibility, or even Advise police on mental illness and criminal psychology. Conclusion
Being a forensic psychologist requires the ability to maintain one’s composure under stress, strong oral presentation skills, and critical thinking skills. Anyone interested in becoming a forensic psychologist needs to be aware of all the responsibility that comes with this career.
Thompson 3 Kimberly Thompson
Mrs. Tamah Depriest
Preparing for College and Careers 21 February 2017
Forensic Psychologist
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