Career questions tagged forensic
what courses should I take in college for criminal justice in forensics ?
I'm majoring in criminal justice in forensics in the fall. I plan to pursue my career in forensics. I want to be a forensic technician possibly work for the fbi. what courses should I take?
How good do your math skills need to be to be a forensic scientist? #Spring26
I’m a current high schooler who’s interested in majoring in chemistry, physics, some type of engineering, or forensic science. I’m aware that I’ll need algebra and/or calculus for those other majors, but what about forensic science? What’s the highest level of math I’ll need, algebra? I’m decent at math but not the best.
How to become a behavioral analyst with the FBI?
I am currently a senior in undergrad and I plan on going into graduate school for a forensic psych MA. My dream job is become a behavioral analyst for the FBI and work with analyzing crime scenes and patterns, studying offender behavior across cases, and creating behavioral profiles. I understand you need to become an special agent first, but I am curious on if 1. getting the MA will actually help me 2. would potentially getting a PHD or a PsyD be even more helpful and lastly, does FBI training force you to away from family for the duration?
What's it like being in forensics?
Forensic science has always interested me and I'm curious as to what the field is like. What are the hours and working conditions? What are the drawbacks? What advice would you give to someone looking into this career?
How Can I Prepare for a psychologist, forensic or criminologist job?
Im a sophomore and I need some help on what classes to take and what to expect and what all extra things can I do to up my chances of people a psychologist or forensic or criminologist. *Note: Question edited by Admin for clarity
Is a criminal profiler a real job and if so, is it only in the FBI?
I learned about the criminal profiler career and it inspired me to want to become one. Is it a real job? I've gotten mixed responses before so I'm uncertain. If it is real though, is it only a job in the FBI or can I be a criminal profiler outside of the FBI?
Should I pursue a career in Forensics if it is largely considered to be unscientific?
Hello, I am a freshman in community college, and I've been recently more intrigued in pursuing Forensics in school and as a career choice. I was feeling pretty good about it, but then after doing some more research online, it seems to be that most of what makes up Forensics is quite unreliable when it comes to actually applying science to criminal justice. Such as DNA analysis being unreliable, ballistics and things like threads from clothing being unreliable. I haven't looked much deeper into the reasoning for these claims yet, but I will say that they make me feel quite discouraged from pursuing a career that took a lot of thought to decide on. I still have time to change direction, but I would love to hear any possible advice about the validity of claims like this, and what I should maybe do going forward. Thank you in advance!
Which career would be more affordable to achieve?
Education and careers are expensive and processes are time-consuming, but which would be more affordable to strive towards/achieve? A lawyer, a crime scene investigator, or a forensic scientist of sorts (maybe anthropologist or psychologist)? These are the careers I'm interested in so far.
The Path to and Residency into Forensic Pathology?
Hi, this is my first time asking for any advice so bear with me. I'm a junior in high school and I'm very concerned about how residency and the process of becoming a forensic pathologist works. Currently I'm not really set on a specific career that I want as I'm passionate about a variety of interests but one thing I'm interested in is being a forensic pathologist. My only concern is that apparently after medical school, you don't even get to choose what residency you want? I'm specifically interested in being a forensic pathologist as it pertains to medicine but also... non-living patients lol. I'm not very passionate about public service jobs and I think I'd be very unhappy if I was put into a residency where a constant state of hospitality is expected (Not saying hospitality wouldn't be required as a forensic pathologist but definitely not as much). So, I'm very interested on how this would work!! Also, my school record is fine, but I don't think it really outshines anyone else. I have never received a grade under an A, but also I've only had one AP class (AP Eng Lang & Composition) and am currently only taking one math college class. I also don't do any extracurriculars. :c I feel like this could definitely hinder any process of me trying to get into a good college, so any advice and explanations would be so-so-so appreciated. :^)
What are the general skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in Forensic Psychology?
Doing a research project, answer's would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
What volunteer opportunities are there for one wanting to become a forensic pathologist?
Hi! I’m currently a rising sophomore in hs and I’m wondering if there are any recommendations on where I should volunteer in order to make myself look like I’ve been really interested in and look good to go into my chosen career path (forensic pathology). So far, I’ve looked for some stuff such as volunteering at hospitals and things similar, but I was wondering if there was anything more specific to what I want to be?
Is my goal of studying Forensic Psychology a flop?
Recently, I went to a career counselor, and he recommended that I consider studying Forensic Psychology. However, in my country, there is no degree specifically in Forensic Psychology, so to come close to it, I have to complete multiple degrees in Law and Psychology over 9 years. I've considered applying internationally to the US because they have specific courses in Forensic Psychology that we don't have access to in South Africa, with a similar duration, but it will be pretty much useless in my own country. I have no idea what to do and would appreciate any help or advice!
What degree is better to do if I want to become a crime scene investigator, Criminology or Forensic Science?
Iam in my last year of high school and I would love to study this field, I would just like to know which degree is best to study and if it's hard, what to expect and how long I'll have to study. Work paths also after university
How do you become a forensic anthropologist? Can you do it with just a bachelor's degree?
Hi! I am currently trying to rethink my future and figure out what I want to do with my life. I am extremely interested in becoming a forensic anthropologist, but I have no idea where to start other than a degree in Anthropology. Please help!
What path would I follow to end up with a career in forensic accounting?
I am currently an accounting major, but do I need a minor in criminal justice in order to get a position??
How can I learn more the field of forensic psychology and related job opportunities?
I am currently a freshman in college studying psychology with a criminal justice minor and I'd like to learn more about what opportunities I could pursue if I went into forensics.
How many different types of forensics sciences is there and how specific does a forensics job get? is forensic science focused on one certain part in college or forensics as a whole?
Hello, I'm a senior in high school in Pflugerville and I want to major in forensics but I'm not sure what jobs include what part of forensics, I know of in lab forensics and out of field forensics but is there any other and how different is it from majoring in forensic science as a whole in college? And how does forensics in college change your view on forensics science from high school?
What are the pathways for starting a career in forensic science as someone who wants to major in chemistry? #Spring25
What internships and certifications are needed for this field, and are there any additional steps, such as graduate school or law enforcement training?
What opportunities will I have to participate in internships for forensics at UCCS #Spring25?
I want to be sure there will be opportunities available at this University.
What are the hours like in the digital forensics field?fall
I am a highschool senior who is curious on my future in cyber defense/cyber crime. Looking for others to help me find oppurtunities and jobs in the workforce after my bachelors at Bloomsburg.
How do I become a Crime Scene Investigator?
I am a High School Senior.
questions for forensic pathologists?
1. Can you tell me about the types of tasks you are responsible for on a day-to-day basis? 2. What do you enjoy most about your career? 3. What is most challenging about your career? 4. What are some skills and personality traits necessary to perform your job? 5. What are some misconceptions about your career? 6. On a scale of 1-10 how gruesome is some of the work? 7. How long did it take for you to get your degree? 8. what school did you graduate from? 9. how difficult is the job 1-10? 10. How do you balance this career with your personal life? 11. Do you have any advice for someone wanting to enter into this field?
How to find the right internship for your major?
I am currently a firsyt year majoring in architecture, I want to apply for interships this summer but having trouble on where to start.
How can i pursue my dream career being forensic science
Or any criminology paths
Can we choose to be Forensic Psychologist if we are in Humanities stream?
I'm in tenth grade, and I really have interest in forensic psychology and I going to opt for humanities stream, is there future in forensic psychology? How many years does it take to complete the course and is there any future in it?
how long does it take to become a forensic physcoloigist?
im in grade 10 in Canada and just wondering what post-secondary courses you need to complete and how long they are to be a forensic physiologist. any help is great!!
What are some of the biggest challenges you face in forensic science, and how do you navigate them?
What are some of the biggest challenges you face in forensic science, and how do you navigate them? #Fall24 As a senior in high school, I am interested in the field of forensic science. I have always loved watching and playing games that include finding clues and solving a crime. I also think that gathering the evidence and processing it would be fun too. I enjoy watching forensic science technicians get fingerprints off of surfaces as well.
What field of forensics should i do?
So I'm a grade 10 high school student. Very interested in pursuing forensics when I'm older. Currently, I'm between labs and psychology. I was wondering mainly what the biggest difference is in the courses you must take to do one or the other. Both are very very interesting to me I'm just wondering about the workload.
Are there geographical "hotspots" for forensic accountants?
Is there a demand for forensic accountants in big cities vs small cities, the East Coast vs the Midwest, etc.