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Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Introduction to Forensic Psychology. What is Forensic Psychology?. The term “forensic” Forensic Fields Forensic Psychology The research, practice, or application of psychological knowledge as it pertains to the legal system Forensic Science Forensic accounting Questioned documents

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Introduction to Forensic Psychology

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  1. Introduction to Forensic Psychology

  2. What is Forensic Psychology? • The term “forensic” • Forensic Fields • Forensic Psychology • The research, practice, or application of psychological knowledge as it pertains to the legal system • Forensic Science • Forensic accounting • Questioned documents • Forensic dentistry • Etc.

  3. Law Enforcement Local or federal officer Crime scene investigation Human resource management Hostage negotiation Social Psychology Jury consulting Detecting deception Aggression/violence Expert Witness Testimony Clinical Psychology Critical incident counseling Competency and insanity evaluations Fitness for duty evaluations Employee assistance programs Victim assistance Counseling in a correctional facility Careers in Forensic Psychology

  4. Master’s in Forensic Psychology Master’s in Psychology with a forensic concentration Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a forensic concentration Ph.D. in Psychology and the Law Ph.D./J.D. programs Types of Forensic Psychology Graduate Programs

  5. Master’s Degrees in Forensic Psychology

  6. Doctoral Programs in Forensic Psychology

  7. Doctoral Programs in Legal Psychology

  8. Joint Ph.D./J.D. Programs

  9. Professional Associations • Society for Police and Criminal Psychology • American College of Forensic Examiners • Division 41 of the American Psychological Association (APA) • American Academy of Forensic Psychology • American Association of Correctional Psychology

  10. Brief History of Forensic Psychology

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