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CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGISTTayla Oliver
Mrs. Jones
English IV- 3A
12 October 2014
PSYCHOLOGY
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CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGISTJOB DESCRIPTION
• Studies the behavior and thoughts of a criminal• Highly related to forensic psychology• Help law enforcement solve crimes• Work independently and usually testify in court to provide evidence• Consult with court officials• Prepare written psychological Reports
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CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGISTJOB DESCRIPTION
• Interview criminal defendants and make determinations as to whether a criminal can stand trial
• Must also be familiar with laws concerning mental health and criminal behavior
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CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGISTSKILLS & HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
• Skills Required:• ABPP Diploma• Strong background and expertise in psychology• a firm grounding in scientific theory and empirical research• Critical thinking skills• Deep knowledge of social and cultural issues
• High School Preparation:• You should take chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, and
psychology
• Develop an early interest in what motivates people
• You should also take history, sociology, art, literature, and religion
• Should be very good in writing, grammar, spelling, punctuation
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CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGISTSKILLS & HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
In order to get into a good college to study criminal psychology your high school requirements must follow the Louisiana Core 4 Curriculum
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CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGISTDEGREES & YEARS OF STUDY
REQUIRED
The degrees one can obtain as a criminal psychologist are:
• Doctorate Degree
A doctoral degree in forensic psychology is required for a career as a criminal psychologist. There are two types of psychology doctoral degrees: the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Psychology and the Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D). The Ph.D in Psychology is more research- based than the Psy.D., which prepares graduates for careers as practicing psychologists instead of researchers or scholars.
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CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGISTTOP STATE & NATIONAL
COLLEGES
The top criminal psychologist college in the state of Louisiana is Centenary College of Louisiana.
Top National Criminal Psychologist Colleges:
1. University of Denver
2. John Jay College of Criminal Justice
3. Prairie View A&M
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CENTENARY COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA COSTS
• CCL’s Tuition alone is about $33,500 for per semester in the fall.
• CCL’s room and board alone is about $12,150 per semster
• CCL’s books and supplies alone is about $1,200 per semester.
• CCL’ s other expenses alone is about $3,040 per semester
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CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGISTJOB MARKET
• The job growth for criminal psychologists is much faster than average occupational growth since the show Criminal Minds came out.
• Some criminal psychologists are self-employed working in small groups or individually to create and publish software.
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CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGISTPOTENTIAL INCOME
• The average entry salary ranging from $65,880-$100,000 is dependant on the engineer’s degree and employer.
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WORKS CITED
• "Criminal Forensic Psychologist: Career Info, Duties and Requirements." Education Portal. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2014.
• "Top Schools with Forensic Psychology Degree Programs." Education Portal. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2014.
• "Centenary College of Louisiana." Centenary College of Louisiana. N.p., 2014. Web. 14 Oct. 2014.