r/ForensicPsych

Hello! I‘m a current undergraduate and I‘m aiming to graduate a year early, so I have to start planning a bit ahead. What kind of internships should I look at? I’m trying to get my certificate to become a behavioral technician, but I’m not sure if it makes me a really competitive applicant for grad school. I’m also going to do research next year through a university program. They do offer clinical research, but it’s really competitive, so what other areas should I look at?

Does forensic psychology involve therapy? Is it still for me if I'm deeply interested about human behavior how mind and disorders work but not into therapy and counseling? Is it worth it?

can I work with victims in forensic psychology than work with criminals?

I (22) have just completed my BSc in Psychology. My first choice of MSc was a forensic psychology course with a placement year that I truly had my heart set on. I found out today that I didn’t get in and I’m just feeling very lost(?)

I know everyone goes at different paces but having already had a gap year before my undergrad I just wanted some input/reassurance about what I should do next and whether I’m actually ‚behind‘. Do I roll with it and apply again next year? Go into assistant psych work for a while first (if i can find it)?

Any expertise or advice is welcome :)