Assignment:
In week, you completed an Application Assignment in which you examined your personal interests and career goals in forensic psychology. Now that you have acquired more knowledge about the range of professional and educational opportunities in the field, have your career goals changed? Did any of the topics or points discussed in this course surprise you? If so, which ones, and why? Have you become interested in exploring a subspecialty in the field? What are some ways you might make a contribution towards positive social change in the field? Need Assignment Help?
To prepare for this Discussion:
Review the Bartol and Bartol book excerpt reading assigned during Week 1.
Review your first Application Assignment in which you discussed your career goals and interests.
Reflect on topics discussed in this course.
Consider whether your interests or career goals have changed as a result of this course.
Consider how a career in forensic psychology could contribute to positive social change.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post a brief description of the occupation(s) in forensic psychology you expressed an interest in during Week 1. Then, explain whether or not your interests in forensic psychology have changed based on the topics presented in this course, and explain why. Finally, explain how the occupation(s) in which you are interested might promote positive social change. Explain why or why not.
Support your post(s) with evidence from at least one Learning Resource. Be sure to identify what source(s) you used, both in the body of your post(s) and with a reference at the end of your post(s).