One should however not let their forensics education end with psychology courses. Many schools have numerous other departments that offer related courses that may be extremely relevant. Anyone who is working in the criminal justice system can benefit greatly from a thorough introduction to the criminal law system within which they will be working. Here you can find discussions on criminal patterns, as well as a comprehensive look at the theories regarding criminal behavior and violence. No profiler should ever be without a background in this field.
Psychology needs more scientists.