The forensic 调查—心理学 minor introduces students to application of the behavioral sciences to the law. Students who take this minor generally major in 心理学 or 刑事司法.
This minor is useful for several career paths. For those pursuing a 刑事司法 career, the understanding of abnormal 心理学, 面试, forensic 心理学 is useful in jails, 调查, criminal law.
Those aiming for a career in 心理学 may need a graduate degree depending on their career choice. A Forensic Psychiatrist is a medical doctor with specialized training in the forensic specialty. A Forensic Psychologist is a PhD with specialized forensic training. Both specialists may work with prisons, state hospitals, jails, prisons, or in private practice.
For further information, see the American Board of Forensic 心理学, Reid’s Psychiatry and Law Updates.