Forensic Psychology

Chelsey Hutchinson P6

Education Required and Median Pay

To be a psychologist you must have a
masters and doctoral degree depending on
what kind of psychologist you want to be.
In 2012 their median pay was $69,280 a
year and $33.31 per hour.

Job Outlook for the

future
The job outlook for 2012-2022 is 12%

Work Environment
Some psychologists work independently,
conducting research or working with
patients. Others work as part of a health
care team, collaborating with physicians
and social workers or in school settings,
working with students, teachers, parents,
and other educators. Those in private
practice often work evenings and
weekends to accommodate clients.

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picture
Forensic psychology is the interaction of
human behavior, criminology, and the
legal system.
Some things they do are:
Competency evaluations
Sentencing recommendations
Evaluations of the risk of reoffending
Testimony as an expert witness
Child custody evaluations