The document discusses careers in forensic psychology. Forensic psychologists work within the legal system, helping with tasks like jury selection and evaluating defendants using the insanity defense. They may also conduct research, treat mentally ill criminals, and work on civil cases. Becoming a forensic psychologist requires education in both criminal justice and psychology. There are various career paths, including researching prisons/corrections, reviewing eyewitness testimony, and traditional law enforcement/corrections work. The field involves subspecialties and is expected to continue growing in popularity, especially working with attorneys, courts, and juveniles.

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2. www.helpingpsychology.com Careers in forensic psychology can be a very exciting path to choose as there are many ways this type of work is done within the realm of the law. Psychology that is used within the law system is what a career in forensic psychology is all about.

3. www.helpingpsychology.com Forensic psychologists not only help with jury selection but they also are the ones who talk with criminals for those that are using the insanity defense. They also talk with the attorneys, treat the criminals who are found to be mentally ill, and also work within the civil law parameters. http://helpingpsychology.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/iStock_000003118029Small-300x199.jpg

4. www.helpingpsychology.com In order for someone to become a forensic psychologist they have to have courses in criminal justice and psychology as the root of their education.

5. www.helpingpsychology.com In the career field of a forensic psychologist there are several options in which way to take your career. You can choose to be a researcher in helping with the building of prisons and correctional facilities, review eyewitness testimonies and help interrogation methods to become more efficient, or the traditional path of training, law enforcement and corrections. http://www.psychologytoday.com/files/u52/like-minds-6.jpg

6. www.helpingpsychology.com There are also sub fields within the forensic pathology career and these include clinical forensic psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology and criminal investigative psychology. A forensic psychologists day at work can go a couple different ways depending on the work they are having to conduct.

7. www.helpingpsychology.com Most forensic psychologists tend to do a lot of research during their days however they can also help attorneys to select and narrow down a jury pool. http://www.worldwidelearn.com/img/spotlight/argosy-university/forensic-psychology/forensic-psychology2.jpg

8. www.helpingpsychology.com By helping to select the jury they can interview the potential jurors and then give their opinions as to whether or not their views will be a bias towards the case they would be presented with. http://psychologistsonline.info/images/psychologist/psychologist_385x261.jpg

9. www.helpingpsychology.com There are very rewarding views of being a forensic psychologist that include helping others, opportunities, changing an environment such as a prison, recognition and personal fulfillment. However, just like any other jobs there are some negative and frustrating aspects of the job too. These include continuing education, risk of injury, teamwork, pay and a risk of burning out.

10. www.helpingpsychology.com This field of employment is expected to grow over the next two years as it has over the past two decades, particularly in working with attorneys, courts, and lawmakers. An aspect of this career field that is gaining popularity is dealing with juveniles. http://helpingpsychology.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/iStock_000001903638Small-300x224.jpg

11. www.helpingpsychology.com Being a forensic psychologist can be a thrilling career to have but you absolutely have to be passionate about what you are doing. Knowing that you can make a difference in the lives of other people and make society a little bit better one day and one decision at a time should be a greater reward then the pay is To work ahead in this field, education is key.

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