Undergraduate Programs
Forensic Psychology
Forensic psychology is the application of psychology to the law. The concentration in forensic psychology within the BA and BS programs in psychology combines general training in psychology with specialized coursework in criminal law, criminal behavior, the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, and legal decision-making.
When courts are faced with cases in which a psychology-related question arises, they may turn to psychologists and ask for help with the case. For example, psychologists might assist the court in understanding a criminal's mental state at the time of a crime or whether a particular jury might have been biased against a defendant based on his or her race. This is the realm of forensic psychology.
Our programs are designed to teach students about the various roles for psychologists in the legal system and help them discover which roles they might like to pursue through careers in mental health, criminal justice or through graduate training. It is important to note that, while there are some career opportunities that only require a Bachelor’s Degree (e.g., police officer, criminal justice administration, corrections, mental health technician), many other careers in forensic psychology require graduate training.
The Bachelor of Science degree in psychology with a concentration in forensic psychology differs from the Bachelor of Arts degree in that it requires additional lab coursework and advanced statistical training. The Bachelor of Science program provides a greater depth of knowledge in the biological and neuroscientific aspects of psychology that are becoming increasingly important both for research and clinical forensic practice.
Our undergraduate Forensic Psychology programs are open for admissions and transfer! These programs lead to a bachelor's degree (either a BA or BS) in Psychology with a concentration in Forensic Psychology, and are offered both on-campus and online.
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