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Criminal
Justice w/Concentration in Forensic Psychology
Forensic psychologists use their training and
expertise within the criminal justice system. They may testify in divorce
cases as to which parent is most suitable as a child's custodian. They
may help police "profile" a serial murderer. They may help lawyers pick
a sympathetic jury. They may determine whether a person is mentally fit
to stand trial or they may assess a convicted criminal's potential for
future violence.
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Schools offering courses Online: |
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Chicago School of Professional Psychology
provides a Master
of Arts Degree Program in Forensic Psychology. This program
is designed for those currently working in law enforcement, jails,
and prisons, and at child advocacy centers, etc. In this program,
students learn how to apply psychology and mental health knowledge
to legal and public policy arenas. Students can earn their degrees
in as little as 20 months. |
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| Kaplan
University offers
a Bachelor
of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensic
Psychology. If you want, you can earn your Associate Degree
of Applied Science first, and then move into the bachelor degree
program.
Kaplan University has seventy-five campus
locations, but it is also a leader in online adult education. Kaplan
offers degrees in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Education, Nursing,
Business, Information Technology and Liberal Arts as well as certificates,
diplomas and continuing education in a convenient online format. |
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Most
forensic psychologists are former clinical psychologists who understand
abnormal and criminal psychology, psychotherapy, and the clinical assessment
process. Most forensic psychologists hold a master's or doctoral
degree, although those with a bachelor's degree can qualify for
entry-level jobs.
Career opportunities in this field are good because
criminal activity sadly continues to remain steady. According to the U.S.
Department of Labor, the average psychologist makes between $40,000 and
$70,000 annually, depending on training and experience.
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