In my experience, one of the most important misconceptions to debunk for
such students is that most forensic psychologists become criminal
profilers (perhaps it's just my idiosyncratic sampling experience, but
something like 80-90% of the undergraduates I meet who want to become
"criminal psychologists" are actually interested in becoming FBI
profilers). They don't, and the entire field of criminal profiling is
shrouded in more than its share of scientific controversy (some research
evidence, to be sure, but considerably more art than science at this
point in time).
Incidentally, I'd also encourage these students to look at the
University of Arizona (and David's suggestions are also excellent ones).
....Scott
David Wasieleski wrote:
I received my training at University of Alabama. The other
traditionally strong programs in clinical forensic psychology are
Florida State and Nebraska. John Jay in NYC is also a good program.
Sam Houston State has a new program still awaiting APA accreditation,
but that seems like an up-and-coming one as well. There are some
master's level programs specifically in forensic psychology, but my
understanding is that career options are limited without the
doctorate, unless the student just wants to be a psychometrician or
correctional counselor. As these are all clinical programs first, they
should be psychology majors, although sociology or criminal justice
are decent minors.
David
At 01:17 PM 9/7/2005, you wrote:
This seems to be my day for questions I can’t answer. I have one
student interested in forensic psychology and another interested in
criminal psychology. Can you recommend any graduate programs in these
areas (and also what undergraduate majors – if not plain old
psychology) offer the best preparation?
Thanks
Linda Tollefsrud, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
University of Wisconsin - Barron County
1800 College Drive
Rice Lake, WI 54868
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