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Forensic Psychologist

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST

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WHAT DO THEY DO?

  • Analyze crimes
  • Figure out why criminals do what they do
  • Help select the jury for trials
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TRAINING

  • You must first learn several different kinds of psychology
  • You must have an excellent understanding of the law
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JOBS

  • Criminal analyist
  • Criminal profiling
  • Expert witness
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EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

  • Will always be needed
  • Criminals will always be around
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SALARY

  • For a public practice starting salary is between 35,000-40,000
  • For private practice starting salary is between 85,000-95,000
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WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Indoors
  • Mainly work solo
  • Work with others when it comes to a trial
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PENNSYLVANIA LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

  • Must obtain a bachelors and masters degree in psychology.
  • Must obtain a doctoral degree.
  • Apply for licensure to practice psychology in Pennsylvania
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