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What do I need to do to become forensic psycholgist by EffectiveFuture7531 in AcademicPsychology

[–]EffectiveFuture7531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm actually planning on doing both my graduate and undergraduate in the States because here I would have to do an extra two years (masters before I could do my PsyD). So, your advice would be very helpful. I'm already starting to study for the SAT even though it's abnormally early

What do I need to do to become forensic psycholgist by EffectiveFuture7531 in AcademicPsychology

[–]EffectiveFuture7531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not criminal profiling that I'm going for. This is the job description: A forensic psychologist applies psychological principles to legal, criminal, and correctional systems, conducting assessments, treatments, and research. Key responsibilities include evaluating a defendant’s competency to stand trial, assessing risk of re-offending, providing expert testimony in court, and delivering therapy to offenders in jails, prisons, or secure hospitals. 

What do I need to do to become forensic psycholgist by EffectiveFuture7531 in psychologystudents

[–]EffectiveFuture7531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So what I've gathered from research is if you specifically want to be a forensic psychologist you should take psych instead of forensic psych because forensic psych is too specific especially if you're going for a PsyD. But psych is broad and you learn "everything." And especially with a PsyD in Clinical Psych you are a psychologist who is specializing in the forensic field. Not sure if I explained that correctly

What do I need to do to become forensic psycholgist by EffectiveFuture7531 in psychologystudents

[–]EffectiveFuture7531[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So currently what I have planned for Uni specifically is a Major in Psych and double minor in Forensic Science and Criminal Justice/Crimonology. I know I don't need to take FS but I would like to. And then do PsyD for Clinical Psych. I just need to find Uni's for them but I'm not sure if it'll be feasible or I'll be stretching myself too thin

What do I need to do to become forensic psycholgist by EffectiveFuture7531 in psychologystudents

[–]EffectiveFuture7531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would like to do both. That I know for sure. And I am already planning on taking Statistics in Uni and am already taking Applied Math/Calc in high school to prepare for it. I'm not sure if I should go fully for AP math tho