1Forensic Psychology and CriminologyCollege of Humanities an

 1Forensic Psychology and CriminologyCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, Grand Canyon University PSY-310-O500: Introduction to Forensic Psychology Professor 2Forensic Psychology and CriminologyWhile forensic psychology and criminology seem to have some relation as they both have to do with crime and criminal law, there are many key differences between the two fields. It is important to be able to identify these differences and distinguish between the two fields. The purpose of this paper is to help provide information to be able identify the differences between forensic psychology and criminology while defining the roles and limitations a forensic psychologist has in the criminal justice system. This paper will provide information as to how forensic psychology and criminology are different, define the different roles of researcher, counselor, and consultant as a forensic psychologi