Becoming a Forensic Psychologist

This book provides a clear understanding of the specialized skill set that forensic psychologists possess, and the job contexts in which forensic psychologists use those skills, as well as a straightforward blueprint and options for becoming a forensic psychologist.

David DeMatteo, JD, PhD, ABPP (Forensic), is an Associate Professor of Psychology & Law at Drexel University, and Director of Drexel's JD/PhD Program in Law and Psychology. He is board certified in forensic psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. Jaymes Fairfax-Columbo, JD, PhD, is a graduate of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law and Drexel University's College of Arts and Sciences. Alisha Desai, MS, is a doctoral candidate in the PhD Program in Clinical Psychology (forensic concentration) at Drexel University.

Preface PART I Career Crossroads 1 Forensic Psychologists: What Exactly Do They Do? 2 Forensic Psychology: A Brief History and Current Status 3 Laying the Groundwork: Things to Know in Advance of Graduate School PART II Graduate Training 4 The Paradox of Choice: Picking the Right Program 5 Applications and Interviews: Helpful Hints for Maximizing Your Chances of Graduate Admission 6 Hallowed Halls: Surviving and Thriving in Graduate School 7 Internship Indigestion PART III Professional Puzzles 8 Postdoc Pandemonium 9 Practice Qualifications 10 The World Is Your Oyster: Jobs and Professional Development Index 200