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how to study criminal psychology


Nikhil 11th Apr, 2020
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lubhan cherwoo 11th Apr, 2020
Hi,
A criminal psychologist looks  intothoughts,intents, purpose, andtheactions offelonsand all thatbuildsthecriminalbehaviour.

The basic requirement for getting admission to anyundergraduatecriminologycourse isClass 12 certificate with either arts or science.

The duration of the undergraduate level courses is usually 3 years. Both undergraduate (BA/B Sc) and postgraduate (MA/M Sc) courses in criminology are offered by various institutes. For admission to a PG course, one has to be a graduate with science or arts subjects. Anumber of institutionsin India are offering courseswhich pass on superior educationdegreein psychology. Students from all streams can pursue Humanities as their major at the undergraduate level.

Some colleges conduct entrance tests while in most others, the admission is granted on the basis of the marks received in 10+2 or its equivalent.

Vagisha Aggarwal 11th Apr, 2020

Hello Aspirant

For studying criminal psychology or forensic psychology as it is sometimes called, you need to obtain a  bachelors degree in psychology and then obtain a masters degreee in criminal psychology . After this obtain a PhD since it is very necessary and you can also study law on the side. Studying law is not a necessity but acts as a bonus. Finally you need to get yourself certified as a criminal psychologist and then you can work .

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