Topics discussed:

• What is a forensic psychologist?

-Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology and other position papers on forensic psychology

• Tess Neal Paper on Forensic Psychology and Correctional Psychology: Distinct but related subfields of psychological science and practice

-What is NOT a forensic psychologist?

-Undergraduate school preparation for forensic psychology

-Graduate school preparation for forensic psychology

-APA vs not APA

-PSYD vs PHD

-Research

-Practicums and internships

-Student/Professional Involvement in Forensic Psychology

• American Psychology Law Society (APLS)
• American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP)
• Forensic Mental Health Association of California (FMHAC)
• Society of Police and Criminal Psychology (SPCP)
• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
• CONCEPT continuing and professional studies
• National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN)