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What colleges would you recommend for someone interested in criminal psychology?
I'm currently in high school, and i enjoy learning about the minds behind criminals, and why they did what they did.
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Alexa’s Answer
John Jay university has a great program
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Kimberly’s Answer
Hi Stephanie,
Great question! Criminal psychology, also referred to as criminological psychology, is the study of the views, thoughts, intentions, actions and reactions of criminals and suspects. It is a subfield of criminology and applied psychology. While criminal psychology focuses on criminal behavior, forensic psychology includes criminal and civil law, work in prisons, at-risk youth counseling, and academic research. Forensic psychology requires the assessment of a wide array of people, including victims of crime, witnesses, attorneys, and law enforcement. First decide which appeals to you most. I see that you're from Mass, and your state has some excellent universities for your course of study both at the undergrag. and graduate levels. The best advice I can give you is to speak with a guidance counselor at your high school. Get some information regarding financial aid, college is expensive! Good luck.
Great question! Criminal psychology, also referred to as criminological psychology, is the study of the views, thoughts, intentions, actions and reactions of criminals and suspects. It is a subfield of criminology and applied psychology. While criminal psychology focuses on criminal behavior, forensic psychology includes criminal and civil law, work in prisons, at-risk youth counseling, and academic research. Forensic psychology requires the assessment of a wide array of people, including victims of crime, witnesses, attorneys, and law enforcement. First decide which appeals to you most. I see that you're from Mass, and your state has some excellent universities for your course of study both at the undergrag. and graduate levels. The best advice I can give you is to speak with a guidance counselor at your high school. Get some information regarding financial aid, college is expensive! Good luck.