ABSTRACT

The paths to becoming a forensic psychologist are numerous and varied. Becoming a Forensic Psychologist provides insight into the process of pursuing a career in forensic psychology, from an introduction to the field itself to graduate school and beyond.

This comprehensive guide extends beyond mere definitions and overviews to discuss tips, strategies, and questions to ask at every step of the way to becoming a forensic psychologist. Told from the perspectives of individuals at different stages in their career, this book provides up-to-date information about existing forensic psychology programs and resources to assist aspiring forensic psychologists in career decision-making. Additional sidebars define key terms, highlight important court decisions that shaped the field of forensic psychology, and provide interesting facts about the field.

This book will help any individual pursuing a career as a forensic psychologist, including those about to start college who are narrowing their career interests, graduate students, and those already in the field of psychology who are considering a career shift.

part I|2 pages

Career Crossroads

chapter Chapter 1|24 pages

Forensic Psychologists

3What Exactly Do They Do?

chapter Chapter 2|21 pages

Forensic Psychology

A Brief History and Current Status

chapter Chapter 3|11 pages

Laying the Groundwork

Things to Know in Advance of Graduate School

part II|2 pages

Graduate Training

chapter Chapter 4|16 pages

The Paradox of Choice

61Picking the Right Program

chapter Chapter 5|27 pages

Applications and Interviews

Helpful Hints for Maximizing Your Chances of Graduate Admission

chapter Chapter 6|30 pages

Hallowed Halls

Surviving and Thriving in Graduate School

chapter Chapter 7|17 pages

Internship Indigestion

part III|2 pages

Professional Puzzles

chapter Chapter 8|12 pages

Postdoc Pandemonium

chapter Chapter 9|18 pages

Practice Qualifications

chapter Chapter 10|17 pages

The World Is Your Oyster

Jobs and Professional Development