Forensic psychiatry

[NeuroKlitch]

My little sister is considering forensic psychology . A few questions
1. Is she required to have completed psychologyis undergrad .
2. How long is schooling / Does it require a masters or a phd ?
3. Tests required. Just the gre right ?

And anything else I missed. Thanks


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[NeuroKlitch]

Note , I meant forensic psychology . Not psychiatry that was autocorrect.


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[erg923]

My little sister is considering forensic psychology . A few questions
1. Is she required to have completed psychologyis undergrad .
2. How long is schooling / Does it require a masters or a phd ?
3. Tests required. Just the gre right ?

And anything else I missed. Thanks


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If she doesn't know this basic information, how/why is she considering it?

1. No. But obviously some courses (e.g., measurement theory/psychometrics) are prerequiste for taking graduate level courses in the area.

2. 5-8 years after bachelors, depending upon length of program and if one pursues a formal post doc fellowship in foresic work. Ph.D./Psy.D.

3. GRE prior to grad school. National and state licensing exams after Ph.D

 

[WisNeuro]

If she wants to be a forensic psych, she'll pretty much need to be boarded as well if she wants good work. Add that to the tests.