Cognitive psychology.Social psychology.Developmental psychology.Abnormal psychology.Research methods in psychology.Psychology and the law.Principles and methods of statistics.
Started off with a general sociological outlook, now for the second module we've moved on to investigating methods - quantitative and qualitative as well as the schools' of psychology behaviorism etc.
I love hearing about others who have pursued a master's. I'm a tad conflicted over also engaging in neuroscience and behavior Phd.
Doctoral programs who admit students right after their bachelors actually have the master's degree built into them. Masters degrees usually take about 2 years to complete, so let's say you have major life changes after two years in the program or decide you no longer want to pursue your PhD, you can leave after obtaining your Masters. However, if you are only interested in your masters, you should pursue a program that offers just that so you don't take up the spot of someone who is actually interested in the PhD.
Also, when you're applying, especially to a PhD program, do not forget to ask about funding opportunities! Almost all programs have different "lines" that fund their students. This is a great negotiating tool when you are given multiple offers from schools because you can leverage one offer to get a better one from another school.
For instance, if you really want to go to school A but school B offers you more money, you can see if school A will offer you more based on what school B is offering, especially if they really want you!
Gaining a bachelor's degree in either criminal justice, criminology, or general psychology will provide a solid foundation to pursue forensic psychology. However, some schools now offer bachelor's degrees in forensic psychology specifically, which is also a good option if available.
Following completion of a bachelor's degree, most prospective forensic psychologists complete a master's degree in general psychology, forensic psychology, or psychology with a concentration in law before attending a doctoral program. (Most graduate programs require you to complete the GRE with a certain score to apply.)
You may come across doctoral programs that allow you to apply directly after your bachelor's degree without attending graduate school. While skipping a master's degree can save time and money, taking the extra step can allow you to prepare for the level of difficulty you will face during your doctoral studies, boost your GPA, and enhance your resume. This can help you qualify for admission at more competitive schools.
That's how it is in my Bachelor's degree.
Started off with a general sociological outlook, now for the second module we've moved on to investigating methods - quantitative and qualitative as well as the schools' of psychology behaviorism etc.
I love hearing about others who have pursued a master's. I'm a tad conflicted over also engaging in neuroscience and behavior Phd.
Doctoral programs who admit students right after their bachelors actually have the master's degree built into them. Masters degrees usually take about 2 years to complete, so let's say you have major life changes after two years in the program or decide you no longer want to pursue your PhD, you can leave after obtaining your Masters. However, if you are only interested in your masters, you should pursue a program that offers just that so you don't take up the spot of someone who is actually interested in the PhD.
Also, when you're applying, especially to a PhD program, do not forget to ask about funding opportunities! Almost all programs have different "lines" that fund their students. This is a great negotiating tool when you are given multiple offers from schools because you can leverage one offer to get a better one from another school.
For instance, if you really want to go to school A but school B offers you more money, you can see if school A will offer you more based on what school B is offering, especially if they really want you!
Hope this is helpful!
Gaining a bachelor's degree in either criminal justice, criminology, or general psychology will provide a solid foundation to pursue forensic psychology. However, some schools now offer bachelor's degrees in forensic psychology specifically, which is also a good option if available.
Following completion of a bachelor's degree, most prospective forensic psychologists complete a master's degree in general psychology, forensic psychology, or psychology with a concentration in law before attending a doctoral program. (Most graduate programs require you to complete the GRE with a certain score to apply.)
You may come across doctoral programs that allow you to apply directly after your bachelor's degree without attending graduate school. While skipping a master's degree can save time and money, taking the extra step can allow you to prepare for the level of difficulty you will face during your doctoral studies, boost your GPA, and enhance your resume. This can help you qualify for admission at more competitive schools.