If you would like to work in a correctional setting with delinquent or criminal populations . . .

Investigate programs offering a Master's degree in correctional or rehabilitation counseling. At the doctoral level, look for programs in clinical or counseling psychology with faculty who have an interest in corrections.

Obtain catalogs and other materials that will help you identify the undergraduate course work needed to make you an attractive candidate for selection by the graduate programs of your choice.

Discuss your plans with your faculty advisor.

Join the American Psychological Association, the American Psychological Society, and/or your regional psychological association as a student member. Attend a convention, if possible.

Get to know other psychology majors and the professors in your psychology department. Join the psychology club or psychology honorary society in your psychology department. Look for announcements of psychology activities to which students are invited. Attend as many as you can.

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