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Transcript: How does this have to do with Forensic Science *The average high school GPA for fall 2014 accepted students was 3.69. The middle 50 percent ranged from 3.48 to 4.0. * SAT score of 1232 * ACT of 28 Mass Media ? The ways forensic psychology is presented in the media impact how the readers/viewers perceive the field of forensic psychology. Although forensic psychology is not always presented in a way that actually resembles its careers in reality, it has become more accessible and more popular to the masses through media. Class requirements cont. Requirements Admission Committee recommends the following academic selection: *4 years of English *3-4 years of mathematics *3-4 years of natural sciences with at least 2 laboratory sciences *3-4 years of social sciences *3-4 years of foreign language. "Admission Standards | First-Year Students | University of Denver." Admission Standards | First-Year Students | University of Denver. Web. 28 Sept. 2014. "Facts & Figures | Explore | University of Denver." Facts & Figures | Explore | University of Denver. Web. 28 Sept. 2014. "MA Forensic Psychology | Graduate School of Professional Psychology | University of Denver." MA Forensic Psychology | Graduate School of Professional Psychology | University of Denver. Web. 28 Sept. 2014. "Media Influences." History of Forensic Psychology. Web. 28 Sept. 2014. "The Forensic Psychologist |." The Forensic Psychologist RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Sept. 2014. "Tuition Expenses | International Students | Apply | Undergraduate Admission | Apply | University of Denver." Tuition Expenses | International Students | Apply | Undergraduate Admission | Apply | University of Denver. Web. 28 Sept. 2014. "University of Denver - Party Scene." Niche.com. Web. 28 Sept. 2014. Tuition & Potential Salary *Professionalism and Practice I (First‐Year Practicum *Interviewing and Theories of Psychotherapy *Issues in Forensic Psychology I: Forensic Mental Health Basics *Issues in Forensic Psychology II: Law Enforcement & Correctional Psychology *Issues in Forensic Psychology III *Group Interventions *Statistics The Masters Degree in forensic psychology concerns the application of psychological theory, knowledge, skills and competencies to the civil and criminal justice systems *may be found working in prisons, jails, rehabilitation centers, police departments, law firms, schools, government agencies, or in private practice* University of Denver Abby Tallon This contributes to forensic science because these people are usually focusing on assisting in court and are usually counselors. They are focusing on more criminal matters. Forensic Psychology Requirements for Forensic Psychology *Students will be required to pass a clinical competency exam in the spring of their second year *require that students engage in direct service through their field placements, working with diverse populations and in diverse settings * required to take a lot of psychology and law enforcement classes *Doctoral Degree required *Ranks fourth in the nation among doctoral and research institutions *Eric Alexander, scaled Mt. Everest with first blind climber to summit (UD amlumni) * They have a double-feature drive in movie theater a couple miles from campus Interesting fact of Forensic Psycholohy Requirements Continued *$58,950 Including Books and all other expenses per year (3 quarters) *$35,333 to $103,576 (Salary) Works Cited Interesting Facts *They are mostly clinical and counselors psychologist *Professional certification requires 1,000 hours in the field