Forensic psychologists apply psychological principles to legal issues. Their expertise is often essential in court. They can, for example, help a judge decide which parent should have custody of a child or evaluate a defendant's mental competence to stand trial. Some forensic psychologists are trained in both psychology and law.
For further information regarding forensic psychology you can visit these websites.
http://www.abfp.com
http://psychologyinfo.com/forensic/
For a sample program in forensic psychology you can visit this website:
http://www.thechicagoschool.edu/content.cfm/forensic_psychology_program_ma
*This is merely a sample program for this specialty. We are in no way endorsing this particular college or program.
Education Directorate & the Office of Public Communications. (1998). Psychology/Careers for the twenty-first century. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association
