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Victoria
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What degree do you need to get a good job as a forensic psychologist?
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Hey Victoria,
The usual career path is a bachelor's degree in psychology with a focus on criminology or criminal justice. You can also earn a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or criminology with a focus on psychology.
If you want to specialize in research or be a consultant - a Masters degree in Forensic Psychology
If you want to work with patients, you will need to acquire a PhD or PsyD. If you want a job with the government, make sure that your doctorate program is APA Accredited (APA - American Psychological Association).
Hope that helps.
The usual career path is a bachelor's degree in psychology with a focus on criminology or criminal justice. You can also earn a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or criminology with a focus on psychology.
If you want to specialize in research or be a consultant - a Masters degree in Forensic Psychology
If you want to work with patients, you will need to acquire a PhD or PsyD. If you want a job with the government, make sure that your doctorate program is APA Accredited (APA - American Psychological Association).
Hope that helps.