| If you plan to work in forensic psychology, then you will | | | | psychology. |
| need a master's or doctoral psychology degree (PhD | | | | Nowadays there is a variety of coursework for a |
| in general clinical psychology) along with specialized | | | | master's degree in those particular field of psychology. |
| training. This training may include a fellowship, internship | | | | Some programs offer studies in the application of |
| or additional course work. In addition, you will probably | | | | forensic psychology to areas such as organizational |
| be involved in teaching or research in a university | | | | and legal consultation or law enforcement. Other |
| setting. Besides you'll provide expert testimony in court | | | | programs give students the opportunity to become |
| cases. | | | | licensed mental health counselors. Since most jobs in |
| There are quite a few schools that offer programs | | | | the field of forensic psychology require a PhD, your |
| that give the opportunity to obtain a specific forensic | | | | career options may be limited with just a forensic |
| psychology degree at the master's or doctoral level | | | | psychology degree at the master's level. Completing a |
| these days. It's up to you whether to complete a | | | | PhD program may yield the most opportunities in this |
| traditional or online degree. | | | | field. |
| You can start a career in this field by obtaining a | | | | Before you continue your education, you should decide |
| master's or doctoral degree in such subfield of | | | | which degree to choose. You should consider whether |
| psychology as clinical, developmental, cognitive or | | | | you wish to work in the academic (teaching and |
| social psychology and by taking supplemental | | | | research) or clinical (applied practice) realm. The |
| coursework that related to the legal system before or | | | | difference between a Doctor of Psychology degree |
| after graduating. | | | | and PsyD is quite simple. As a rule the first degree |
| Most master's and all doctoral programs that offer a | | | | requires practice training with less research than the |
| degree in this field od psychology, require you to | | | | second one. And the program, that offers a PsyD |
| choose a subfield within psychology in which you will | | | | degree, usually provides more of a focus on clinical |
| specialize. | | | | skills. As for the clinical practice both types of degrees |
| It's currently impossible to get a bachelor's degree in | | | | offer similar opportunity and credential stature. |
| forensic psychology. However, you can start your | | | | If you manage to get a forensic psychology degree at |
| education with getting a bachelor's degree in | | | | the doctoral level, them you can begin practicing. In this |
| psychology, and then continue advanced training. While | | | | case no further licensure is necessary. No doubt that |
| earning this kind of degree, you'll learn about the | | | | an additional certification may bolster your credentials in |
| general theories, history and practices of psychology. | | | | the job market. |
| And of course you should focus on a clinical or social | | | | |