Career questions tagged criminal-psychology


As an international high school student, how do I know which major is the right college major for me?
Hi, I am Chau, an international student studying in a US high school. I am currently a senior, and I am still confused about what major I should go to in college. I started discovering my major when I was a sophomore, there are Criminal Psychology/International Relations/International Law. What kind of job/How can I find a job in these fields as an international student?

what is the difference between forensic psychology and criminal psychology?
Im doing a research paper on psychology and im have trouble understanding the difference between the two. #psychology #forensic psychology #criminal psychology

What does a criminal psychologist job really look like?
I am currently changing my major to be a criminal psychologist, it's something that has always sounded interesting to me and I would love to be one but I'm not really sure what exactly it means to be a criminal psychologist.

How do I know if I'm cut out for my dream job?
I've always loved criminal psychology. The real life one and the shows. How do I know if I'm cut out to be around criminals all day? What are the biggest challenges to doing this?

Which degree(s) will I need to go into the criminal psychology/criminology field?
There are a lot of different degrees regarding this field and I’m not sure what or which colleges and degrees to look at. It would be helpful if I could get suggestions as to which colleges/universities and degrees to look further into.

What is the best college for me to go to if I want to major in Criminal Psychology?
I plan to major in Criminal Psychology when I go to college. I have already started thinking about what classes I should take in high school to help prepare to go into that field. I live in a place where there are a bunch of Ivy League schools around, I'm just not sure what college would fit me best.

What career could one do with a B.A. In psychology that would help get to either criminal psychologist or forensic psychologist?
I understand that these careers requires a doctoral degrees however what other carers will help me get to my potential goals. In other words, what jobs would be best for a person with only a bachelors in order to gain experience towards a criminal psychology & forensic psychology

Thank you for taking the time to notice and answer my question! I am currently a psychology and criminology major at my university and I want to Master in Forensic Psychology/Criminal Psychology! Does anyone know what is the best route I should take such as internships, jobs, and school? I am currently working on research papers and plan to present it at a future conference. I'm just having a difficult time finding things that can push me to pursue this field. It is a little discouraging!
#psychology #criminal-justice #college #forensics #forensic-psychology #criminal-psychology #college-major #criminology

I want to become a FBI agent any tips?
Hi, I'm Destiny I'm in the 10th grade also done with high school so i would love to know some tips about being a fbi agent. #fbi #criminal-psychology #justice

Can I actually find the job of my dreams?
I'm really interested in any and all behavioral sciences, like #sociology, particularly #criminal-psychology or #forensic-psychology. I want to study people, how we work, why we do what we do, and everything associated with us. But I don't know if that dream is reachable. It seems so far fetched its almost a fantasy. I know I wont get everything I want in life, but I'd like to find something close to what I aspire to do. My faith in finding a job after college that fulfills what I want is slowly dwindling, can I find something out there?

I wonder if I made the right choice on my major
I always wanted to be a forensic scientist, so i wanted to major in Criminal Psychology. But once i started looking into the kind of job I wanted, I changed to Business with a minor in Criminal Psychology. It is the biggest decision I have made in my life. #college #college-major #academic-advising #business #psychology #criminology #criminal-psychology

What education and training do I need to be a criminal psychologist?
I've always been fascinated by the minds of murderers and criminals and it's my dream job to work with them and be a criminal psychologist. I'm in high school, and I want to start looking at the best colleges to study criminal psychology at early-ish. #criminal-psychology #criminology #psychology

What branch of psychology would be the best route for me to take if I want to be successful fast out of college?
I have decided that psychology is something I want to further my knowledge in and major in college. Yet, I have recently found out that there are many branches of psychology I can go into. I really enjoy developmental/child psychology and criminal psychology. So, which do you think would be the better option for me in the long-run? I am going to have student loans to pay off and I will be looking for a job right after I graduate. What field would better benefit me financially? #psychology #criminal-psychology #developmental-psychology

I want to become a police officer how can i do this?
Its a good paying job and has a great pension #criminal-justice #criminology #criminal-psychology

what are the steps to take in order to be a psychologist?
I'm in high school and I want to know what steps are necessary in order to become a psychologist. I have no idea what classes I should take..... #criminal-psychology