1st Edition
How to Become a Forensic Psychologist
Forensic psychology has grown significantly in recent years, with increasing numbers of professionals working in the field. But how do you qualify as a forensic psychologist, and what is the job really like? This is the first guide to a role we usually only see through the lens of television or film dramas. It provides an overview of what the job involves, the educational qualifications and training you will need to take, and what those first few years in the job are actually like. Including tips on how to make the most of opportunities available, the book also features testimonials from forensic psychologists currently working in the field, plus information on related careers paths.
Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: What does a Forensic Psychologist do?; Chapter 3: Making the Most of your Masters; Chapter 4: Becoming a Trainee; Chapter 5: Starting Out; Chapter 6: Career Possibilities
Biography
Jo Bailey is the head psychologist in the National Offender Management Service (NOMS), UK.
Julie Harrower† was Associate Dean in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Coventry University, UK.
Dee Anand is a Principal Lecturer in Forensic Psychology at the University of Portsmouth, UK.
