Criminal Justice PsychologistJanuary 29, 2016 – 11:47 am
We have 30 forensic psychology programs in our database. Overview of Forensic Psychology Psychology is the study of the human mind and the different behaviors that people engage in. Forensic psychology is the intersection of the application of psychological principles and the law. Forensic psychologists focus their efforts on the criminal justice system to understand and evaluate the causes of criminal behavior and its impact on the perpetrator, the…
Psychological Studies ArticlesJanuary 26, 2016 – 11:18 am
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Criminal Justice Major CareersJanuary 21, 2016 – 10:46 am
Deciding on a career path can be very exciting, but at the same time it can also seem overwhelming. With so many different types of career paths to choose from, many people find choosing one to be a daunting task. It is good to know that with so many careers in criminal justice, opting for a criminal justice major is a great choice to make. Jobs in criminal justice are always increasing in number, and there are many ways to go about getting a criminal…
Criminal Psychologist Education RequirementsJanuary 12, 2016 – 08:58 am
Criminal psychologists help law enforcement understand the criminal mind. Criminal psychologists are experts in helping law enforcement officials determine motives, attitudes and techniques in criminals’ behavior. The field is very closely related to forensic psychology, which is the study of psychology as it relates to the law. The educational requirements for criminal psychologists are varied. There are certain basic requirements that must be met…
Criminal Psychology RequirementsDecember 28, 2015 – 06:44 am
A criminal psychologist usually has a doctorate in psychology. Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images A criminal psychologists uses her knowledge of applied psychology and research to help law enforcement officials capture offenders. The best-known tool of a criminal psychologist is a profile, which identifies demographic characteristics, habits, personality traits and interests the offender is likely to have. These profiles are used by law enforcement…
History of Criminal PsychologyNovember 6, 2015 – 06:41 pm
With numerous portrayals in books, movies and television programs, interest in forensic psychology has grown significantly in recent years. Increasing numbers of graduate programs offer dual degrees in psychology and law, with others providing specialization in forensic psychology. While forensic psychology was only recently officially recognized as a distinct specialization by the American Psychological Association, the origins of the field date…
Masters Degree in Criminal PsychologyOctober 27, 2015 – 09:02 pm
Are you passionate about studying how the human mind works? Have you always dreamed of pursuing a career in the field of criminal justice? If you want to combine both of your passions to pursue a single career, you may want to consider earning a Master’s degree in Criminal Psychology. If you have ever seen news about a horrific crime that was committed in the heat of passion, you might ask yourself why people do the things they do. This is a common…
