Must I earn a doctoral degree to become a forensic psychologist? With the meteoric rise in popularity of forensic psychology, for-profit educational institutions are rushing to cash in. Distance-learning options have sprouted up like mushrooms after a heavy rain. read more
That is because forensic psychology is not an undergraduate degree (as far as I know). The forensic psychology specialization process begins much later – in graduate school or beyond. High school students interested in forensic psychology may choose to major in psychology in college. read more
Another pathway is to study for a degree in criminal justice, with an emphasis on forensic psychology. For example, Purdue University Global offers a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, with a focus on Forensic Psychology. read more
Majoring in forensic psych is not like CSI or anything like that. You learn a lot of areas of psychology, many which I still use daily at my job. You can expect to take statistics, research and nearly every single class for psychology you will have a hefty research paper to write. read more