schools for phd in forensic psychology

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Learning outcomes, specializations, learning tracks, degree requirements, master of philosophy (embedded degree).

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Students in Walden’s PhD in Forensic Psychology program will explore the systems and programs that strive to create positive change in the legal system and community settings. Students can broaden their understanding of advanced forensic psychology and examine ways to evaluate programs designed for populations such as the incarcerated, recently released offenders, the mentally ill, and juvenile offenders. Walden’s PhD in Forensic Psychology program offers a variety of specializations to help students meet their personal and professional goals. Students may choose from the General Program or the following specializations: Criminal Justice Self-Designed, Crisis Leadership Management, Crisis Response, Legal Issues in Forensic Psychology, Self-Designed, or Victimology.

The PhD in Forensic Psychology is not a licensure-leading program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology professional.

As graduates of this program, students will be prepared to:

• Evaluate behavior using psychological theory and research from a forensic psychology perspective.
• Analyze seminal works in forensic psychology in terms of their relation to education and/or research.
• Differentiate between advanced legal concepts pertaining to forensic psychology.
• Integrate principles of advanced research methods to produce independent scholarly research related to forensic psychology.
• Evaluate how assessment elements (psychological assessment, risk assessment, psychological reports) are used within forensic psychology settings.
• Engage in decision making using relevant ethical codes (e.g., APA and Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists) in forensic work settings.
• Promote social change through the integration of principles of forensic psychology in scholarly and/or professional activities.

General Program

Specialization in criminal justice self-designed, specialization in crisis leadership management, specialization in crisis response, specialization in legal issues in forensic psychology, specialization in self-designed, specialization in victimology.

There are two tracks in the PhD in Forensic Psychology:

• Track 1:  For Those Entering With a Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology
• Track 2:  For Those Entering With a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Unrelated Field

Track 1: For Those Entering With a Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology

Minimum degree requirements.

• Professional Development Plan and Program of Study
• Foundation course (3 credits)
• Core courses (25 credits)
• Research courses (10 credits)
• Specialization courses (15 credits)
• Dissertation support courses (7 credits)
• Dissertation writing courses (5 credits per term for a minimum of four terms; taken continuously until completion)
• Four PhD residencies

Course Sequence for Students Entering With an MS Degree

* Students take this course for a minimum of four quarters and are continuously enrolled until completion of their dissertation with final chief academic officer (CAO) approval. In general, students are continuously registered in the dissertation course until they complete their capstone project and it is approved. This usually takes longer than the minimum required terms in the dissertation course shell.

To complete a doctoral dissertation, students must obtain the academic approval of several independent evaluators including their committee, the University Research Reviewer, and the Institutional Review Board; pass the Form and Style Review; gain approval at the oral defense stage; and gain final approval by the chief academic officer. Students must also publish their dissertation on ProQuest before their degree is conferred. Learn more about the dissertation process in the  Dissertation Guidebook .

Fast Track Option - Not Currently Accepting New Students

Walden offers a Fast-Track Option. With the Fast-Track Option, students take additional courses and begin their dissertation early to expedite their path through the program.

• Dissertation writing courses (continuously enrolled until completion)

Students must also

• Pass a writing assessment.
• Submit an application essay.
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Walden students have up to 8 years to complete their doctoral program unless they petition for an extension.

In general, students are continuously registered in the dissertation/doctoral study course until they complete their capstone project and it is approved. This usually takes longer than the minimum required terms in the dissertation study course shell.

Fast Track Course Sequence

Note: PhD in Forensic Psychology Fast-Track Option courses are identified with an APSY course prefix for enrollment purposes. APSY course descriptions align with corresponding FPSY courses, as listed below. 

Students undertake courses in the following sequence.

* FPSY 9000 aligns with APSY 9000A Dissertation Prep. ** FPSY 9000 aligns with APSY 9000B Dissertation Prep.

Track 2: For Those Entering With a Bachelor’s Degree or Master's Degree in Unrelated Field

• Foundation Course (3 credits)
• Core courses (45 credits)
• Research courses (20 credits)

Course Sequence

To complete a doctoral dissertation, students must obtain the academic approval of several independent evaluators including their committee, the University Research Reviewer, and the Institutional Review Board; pass the Form and Style Review; gain approval at the oral defense stage; and gain final approval by the chief academic officer. Students must also publish their dissertation on ProQuest before their degree is conferred. Learn more about the dissertation process in the   Dissertation Guidebook .

In addition, students must

In general, students are continuously registered in the dissertation course until they complete their capstone project and it is approved. This usually takes longer than the minimum required terms in the dissertation course shell.

Note: PhD in Forensic Psychology Fast-Track Option courses are identified with an APSY course prefix for enrollment purposes. APSY course descriptions align with corresponding FPSY courses, as listed below.

 * FPSY 8720 aligns with APSY 8722 Abnormal Behavior. ** FPSY 9000 aligns with APSY 9000A Dissertation Prep.

Walden awards the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree to recognize PhD students for academic achievement leading up to their dissertation. With an MPhil, students will be able to demonstrate to employers and others that they have an advanced knowledge base in their field of study as well as proficiency in research design and evaluation.

• All required PhD core courses (or KAMs)
• All required PhD specialization courses (or KAMs)
• All required doctoral research and advanced research courses
• Program prospectus development course
• Residencies 1, 2, and 3
• A minimum 3.0 GPA is mandatory.
• The MPhil requires a minimum of 45 quarter credits. Maximum transfer of credit varies by program but is not to exceed 50% of the overall, or embedded, program requirements. Students who previously completed a master's degree with Walden in the same discipline area are not eligible for an MPhil.

Students who start or readmit to doctoral programs at Walden University in the university catalog for academic year 2017 or later will complete the university’s required  doctoral writing assessment . Designed to evaluate incoming doctoral students’ writing skills, this assessment aims to help prepare incoming doctoral students to meet the university’s expectations for writing at the doctoral level.

In general, students are continuously registered in the dissertation/doctoral study course until they complete their capstone project and it is approved. This usually takes longer than the minimum required terms in the dissertation/doctoral study course shell.

Students have up to 8 years to complete their doctoral degree requirements (see  Enrollment Requirements  in the student handbook). Students may petition to extend the 8-year maximum time frame, but an extension is not guaranteed.

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Forensic Psychology Graduate Programs in America

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Columbian College of Arts & Sciences

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George Washington University •

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Graduate School of Professional Psychology - University of Denver

Denver, CO •

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• • Rating 1 out of 5   1 review

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DENVER, CO ,

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College of Psychology - Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL •

Nova Southeastern University •

• • Rating 4.4 out of 5   5 reviews

Master's Student: Everything from applying to registering for classes to seeking advise has been a smooth process. Every faculty member has been so accommodating and understanding in this program which is very important for this type of degree. ... Read 5 reviews

Nova Southeastern University ,

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL ,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

New York, NY •

• • Rating 4.7 out of 5   93 reviews

Master's Student: The Master in Emergency Management program has been an excellent pathway for me toward my doctorate. Experts in emergency management have taught each class, and I have appreciated every second. As a fully online program, it is manageable for people with alternate schedules - providing a benefit over in-person programs. Students considering online programs must be self-motivated and determined. ... Read 93 reviews

NEW YORK, NY ,

93 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

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University of North Dakota College of Arts and Sciences

Grand Forks, ND •

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College of Behavioral and Social Sciences - California Baptist University

Riverside, CA •

California Baptist University •

• • Rating 4.67 out of 5   3 reviews

Current Master's student: The professors know you are going to make it through the program. They designed the courses to be not only tricky but also thought-provoking. Social work is not an easy career, but with the right tools and like-minded people around you, you will accomplish all the goals intended by this program. ... Read 3 reviews

California Baptist University ,

RIVERSIDE, CA ,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

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W. Roger Webb Forensic Science Institute

Edmond, OK •

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College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences - University of Houston - Victoria

Victoria, TX •

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Kean University College of Liberal Arts

Union, NJ •

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Feinstein School of Social and Natural Sciences

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College of Humanities and Social Sciences - Kentucky State University

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Saint Elizabeth University - Continuing Studies

Morristown, NJ •

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University College - Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus

Teaneck, NJ •

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus •

Master's Student: Small classes, personal attention in the masters nursing program. Secretary to the dean is very helpful in connecting you with the correct classes and faculty. Teachers were down to earth, approachable and had real life experience. Teachers were very interested in your education and assisting in any why they could. ... Read 2 reviews

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus ,

TEANECK, NJ ,

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School of Business, Arts and Sciences - American International College

Springfield, MA •

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Tiffin University School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences

Tiffin, OH •

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Florida National University

Hialeah, FL •

• • Rating 4.44 out of 5   9 reviews

Current Master's student: The marketing & sales program I took at Florida National University was offered online which was supper convenient for my busy running and work schedule. The professors were super helpful and resourceful. They were able to assist me with any challenges I encountered or directed me to someone that can help. If FNU could improve anything about the marketing bachelors program it would be to have more available tutors for the subject matter in person including math and finance. Overall I'm completely satisfied with the structure of the program. ... Read 9 reviews

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9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

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Capella University

Minneapolis, MN •

• • Rating 4.61 out of 5   960 reviews

Master's Student: As a passionate advocate for addiction recovery and mental health, pursuing a Master's in Addiction Studies at Capella University has been a transformative experience for me. The program has not only equipped me with the necessary knowledge and skills but has also provided me with a supportive and enriching learning environment. One of the key aspects that sets Capella University apart is its commitment to online education. Being able to study from the comfort of my own home has allowed me to balance my academic pursuits with my personal and professional responsibilities. The flexibility of the online format has enabled me to engage in meaningful discussions with fellow students from diverse backgrounds, bringing a wealth of perspectives to the virtual classroom. In conclusion, I am confident that with the education and experiences I have gained at Capella University, I am well-prepared to contribute positively to the lives of individuals and communities struggling with addiction. ... Read 960 reviews

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960 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

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College of Social and Behavioral Sciences - Walden University

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• • Rating 4.6 out of 5   40 reviews

Master's Student: I have had nothing but positive experiences with Walden so far. Every professor I have had has been truly focused on student success and shows that they care about each student. The program in of itself has been challenging and demanding, but well worth it so far. ... Read 40 reviews

Walden University ,

40 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

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Arizona State University - Online

Scottsdale, AZ •

• • Rating 4.72 out of 5   152 reviews

Master's Student: ASU boasts a user-friendly interface, while providing a feasible schedule for currently employed graduate studies. The courses offer rigorous and challenging material that proves to be intellectually stimulating. However, it is difficult to connect with professors, as they often charge their teaching assistants to lead various modules. A bulk of the grading commentary is provided by the teaching assistants exclusively. Professors rarely make an appearance within their own class, and this may prove detrimental to an individual's opportunity to obtain a letter of recommendation. Additionally, the courses they provide for this department are rather lackluster and limited. ... Read 152 reviews

SCOTTSDALE, AZ ,

152 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

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The CUNY School of Professional Studies

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• • Rating 4.5 out of 5   18 reviews

Master's Student: This program is notable for its rigorous curriculum and practical application of data science. It combines theoretical knowledge with real-world application, preparing students to face complex data challenges. Participating in hands-on projects with a tangible impact has been one of my most memorable experiences (machine learning to predict urban traffic patterns, demonstrating the power of data science to influence public policy). The faculty's commitment has provided me with invaluable mentorship, guiding me through the program's rigorous demands. However, the journey has not been without challenges. The coursework's intensity necessitated a steep learning curve, as well as changes in my study habits and time management strategies. While the program provides a solid foundation in data science, expanding its industry connections could provide students with more opportunities to participate in real-world projects and internships, enriching their academic experience. ... Read 18 reviews

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College of Education & Social Services - Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL •

Saint Leo University •

• • Rating 4 out of 5   3 reviews

Master's Student: I’m currently enrolled in the two year cohort social work program. Classes haven’t started yet but I was able to meet with a lot of staff before classes start. They have been helpful and are eager to assist me with any questions that I have in regards to the program. ... Read 3 reviews

Saint Leo University ,

SAINT LEO, FL ,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

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The California School of Professional Psychology

San Diego, CA •

Alliant International University •

Master's Student: I am in the process of starting the Couples/Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Alliant International University. So far I have enjoyed the process with the admissions counselors being very helpful and kind. I have reached out to people in the program and have received very good reviews about the process and curriculum. I have been able to meet some of my future teachers and I am very much excited for the discussions we will have in class and the ability to learn so much more about how the human mind works in relation to our emotional and mental well being. ... Read 5 reviews

Alliant International University ,

SAN DIEGO, CA ,

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The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA •

• • Rating 4.42 out of 5   36 reviews

Doctoral Student: Great program! The faculty cares about challenging us while making us feel supported and I feel as though I am constantly being pushed to expand my knowledge. Also great opportunities to get involved with the community ... Read 36 reviews

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36 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

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The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Chicago

Chicago, IL •

• • Rating 4.55 out of 5   89 reviews

Master's Student: The academic experience as a graduate student is very unexpected. The program is supportive and responsive with any questions you may have in a range of areas (I.e student loans, advisors, professors). Having a school that pushes to have students feel seen, appreciated, and supported in a graduate program is essential to the positive reflection of the school but also for the success of those in the graduate programs. I’m my industrial organizational psychology program I have supportive and responsive professors who truly care about how I comprehend and apply my learning both to the classroom and for my thesis. I highly recommend this program to any who are pursuing the same degree, I have nothing but good things to say. ... Read 89 reviews

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Students considering enrolling in online doctorate in forensic psychology programs should explore a variety of program options. For example, students should understand the difference between earning a doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in forensic psychology or a doctor of psychology (Psy.D.) in forensic psychology. These two degree types lead to different careers after graduation. Graduates can pursue careers as postsecondary professors, forensic psychologists, and researchers. This page examines many topics regarding the field, helping students make informed decisions about their ideal programs.

Should I Earn an Online Doctorate in Forensic Psychology?

Earning a doctoral degree in forensic psychology opens students up to a variety of benefits. Doctoral graduates -- since they hold the highest degree in their field -- can pursue careers without worrying about educational restrictions. Additionally, these high-level programs equip students with expert-level knowledge and skills in forensic psychology, helping them stand apart from other job candidates.

Doctoral holders may also qualify for specialized positions with increased salaries. Graduates with a higher level of education are typically placed in higher pay brackets than their coworkers with bachelor's or master's degrees.

Distance learners can enjoy several benefits after enrolling in an online doctorate in forensic psychology program. The online format offers a more flexible program, allowing participants to complete work at their own pace. Students can continue working full time as they earn their degrees, cultivating field experiences while advancing their education.

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What Can I Do With an Online Doctorate in Forensic Psychology?

Individuals with a doctorate in forensic psychology gain access to many career opportunities in the field. Pursuing this advanced degree allows students to cultivate expert-level skills and knowledge and prepare for specialized roles.

Most students who choose to pursue doctoral degrees have a specific career in mind when they enroll. Typically, doctoral programs emphasize in-depth research, allowing students to cultivate their skills and cater their study toward specific areas of interest. For example, graduates can pursue careers in postsecondary education, working as college professors and teaching forensic psychology to undergraduate or graduate students. They can also focus their career on research and scholarly work or prepare for roles at consulting agencies, nonprofit organizations, or government agencies.

Doctoral programs often require students to complete a dissertation. From the beginning of their program, enrollees begin planning projects, consulting with their advisors, and conducting in-depth research. These projects give students the chance to focus on a particular area of interest. Dissertations often lead students to follow a certain career path, based on what they've explored while completing their project.

Forensic psychology doctoral graduates can find employment across many settings, including academia, government agencies, clinics, treatment centers, hospitals, and law enforcement agencies. Graduates should consider the type of environment that interests them and determine which career path allows them to work in their desired setting.

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Criminologist, criminal investigator, forensic computer analyst, forensic psychology doctoral program overview.

In the sections below, students can review some of the most important factors to consider when picking a doctorate in forensic psychology online program. For example, learners should understand the different types of doctoral degrees available in the field. Degree candidates can also review application requirements, admission criteria, potential coursework, and program outcomes.

Types of Doctoral Degrees in Forensic Psychology

Students thinking about pursuing a doctorate in forensic psychology online have the option to pursue a Ph.D. or a Psy.D. In both degree types, students focus on forensic psychology, but they take different approaches to applying their degrees.

A student interested in focusing their forensic psychology career on research, academia, or administration can earn a Ph.D. to gain the specific expert-level knowledge needed to provide quality education and research. Graduates of these programs often pursue careers as higher education professors of forensic psychology, helping students develop knowledge and skills in the field.

Doctor of psychology programs lean more toward a professional career emphasizing the treatment and evaluation of patients. Students in these programs still conduct research but do not focus on it as heavily. Throughout their program, students develop the skills and knowledge needed to pursue state licensure after graduation. Students gain extensive training and the ability to expertly apply intervention and assessment skills. These learners cultivate strong critical thinking and communication skills and the ability to actively listen. Graduates with a Psy.D. in forensic psychology often go on to become forensic psychologists.

Students should understand the differences between the types of forensic psychology doctoral degrees to ensure their chosen program aligns with their career goals. Additionally, students should be aware that not every institution offers both degree types.

Application Requirements and Admission Criteria

Applicants to forensic psychology programs encounter different admission criteria and application requirements depending on their target college or university. However, many schools highlight common criteria that applicants must meet before being admitted into a doctoral program. Each candidate must complete an application to their chosen institution and provide their transcripts.

Doctoral students often need to hold a master's degree, which should have been earned from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants typically need to meet minimum GPA requirements, usually ranging from 3.0-3.5 depending on the institution. Supplemental admission material includes letters of recommendation that should come from professional or educational references, essays, and a current professional resume. While not all doctoral programs require work experience, some might ask students to provide proof of relevant professional experiences.

Forensic Psychology Curriculum

Students pursuing a doctorate in forensic psychology online follow different program structures depending on their college or university. Generally, students can expect to complete around 110 credits, encompassing around 75 credits of core courses, 15 credits of elective coursework, and a dissertation component worth around 20 credits.

Core courses provide students with the specialized skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the field after graduation. Elective coursework allows students to tailor their degrees to their personal interests by enrolling in classes that align with their goals.

Doctoral programs also require each student to conduct in-depth research and work with a faculty member to complete a project and/or dissertation. These extensive projects should entail exhaustive research and multiple drafts before completion. At most colleges and universities, students stay continuously enrolled in their dissertation courses until they receive approval on their final project.

• Themes and Theories of Psychology:  In this course, students can review basic theoretical models, including cognitive, psychodynamic, behaviorist, biopsychosocial, developmental, and gender theories.
• Abnormal Behavior:  Students in this course can review the evolution of abnormal psychology, working to understand how practitioners use contemporary diagnostic criteria across a variety of settings.
• Criminal Behavior:  In this course, learners can explore theories of crime and how to analyze the risk factors of criminal behavior. Students examine topics such as victimology, criminal behavior, and victim-offender relationships.
• Treatment of Forensic Populations:  In a treatment of forensic populations course, enrollees explore the basic knowledge they need to evaluate and treat various forensic populations, including substance abusers and sex offenders.
• Psychology in the Courts:  This course focuses on the role forensic psychology professionals play in the court system. Students conduct application-based exercises throughout the class.
• Police Psychology:  A police psychology course explores the ways forensic psychology professionals work with police departments. Students can focus on managing stress and the psychological risks of police work.
• Consulting for Organizational Change:  Exploring methods for advancing group, individual, and organizational performance through consulting, this course focuses on the most important techniques involved in change management.
• Understanding Forensic Psychology Research:  Students in this course learn how to research different functions and evaluate the relevance of research as they put ethics into practice.

Program Outcomes

A student pursuing an online doctorate in forensic psychology can explore the connection between the criminal justice system and psychology, learning about mental health issues that cause individuals to engage in criminal behavior. Throughout their coursework, students develop the skills and knowledge needed to work as teachers, researchers, or consultants in the forensic psychology field.

Forensic psychology doctoral students explore the programs and systems needed to create positive changes in community settings and the legal system. Students also learn about more advanced topics in forensic psychology at this level, studying various populations like the mentally ill, released offenders, the incarcerated, and juvenile offenders. Graduates also learn to understand the differences between various specialized legal concepts related to forensic psychology.

Accreditation for Online Forensic Psychology Doctoral Programs

A student interested in pursuing an online doctorate in forensic psychology should pay close attention to the type of accreditation featured at their chosen college or university. At the institutional level, schools may hold regional or national accreditation. Regionally accredited institutions are usually considered more prestigious. For example, many graduate programs and employers do not recognize credits from nationally accredited colleges or universities.

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Forensic Psychology Emphasis

Applying psychological research and expertise in the legal arena.

Clinical assessments. Interventions. Research. Advocacy. Forensic psychology is more than just the “expert witness” role in TV dramas.

The PhD emphasis in Forensic Psychology at PAU trains specialists in the clinical application of psychology to the legal system. We focus on broad and general clinical training, along with specialized forensic elective courses and practical experiences.

Emphasis Objectives

Completion of the forensic area of emphasis at pau signifies:.

• Completion of advanced training in areas of clinical forensic psychology designed to satisfy requirements and competencies published in the literature and by governing bodies in forensic psychology (e.g. APA Division 41, AAFP)
• Completion of practical clinical and research activities relevant to the practice of clinical forensic psychology
• Performance in broad and general clinical doctoral requirements in excess of general required program minimums
• Qualification to receive further professional training, education and experience in forensic psychology (e.g. during internship). 

Emphasis Requirements

During your training, you will complete a dissertation that contributes to the body of knowledge relevant to the intersection of psychology and law.

If you are not working with one of the core faculty of the Area of Emphasis, you should seek approval with the director to assure that your dissertation topic meets this requirement prior to the dissertation proposal.

You will also complete an official practicum placement (one year of full or supplemental) in a setting that provides forensically-relevant practical experience. Ideally, students seeking internships and/or careers in correctional or forensic settings will complete practicum in a related locale.

If your interests are elsewhere, such a SUD treatment of parolees, you can seek other relevant experience to satisfy the requirement. Your advisor or the emphasis director will review and approve your proposed practicum.

The forensic sequence includes five courses for a total of 15 credits.  This sequence of courses and their content have been carefully designed to fulfill training requirements and competencies for forensic psychologists published in the literature (DeMatteo, Marczyk, Krauss, & Burl, 2009), and by relevant professional bodies (e.g. APA Division 41, AAFP).

The typical sequence of courses includes:

Second year of PhD study:

• Fall quarter: Forensic I
• Winter quarter: Forensic II or Advanced Ethical/Legal

Third year of PhD study:

• Winter quarter: remaining of Forensic II or Advanced Ethical/Legal
• Spring quarter: Forensic Assessment

Seminars may be taken any time prerequisites are met. Specific courses from other PhD areas of emphasis may count as meeting the Forensic AoE seminar requirement. Check with your advisor on which courses are currently being cross-listed.

If you are looking to customize your training experience toward a career in correctional treatment and rehabilitation, you can also request to count courses focusing on Substance Abuse diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Weaver is an Associate Professor at Palo Alto University, and Director of PAU’s Forensic Psychology Program. He has published in the areas of psychopathy and violence risk assessment, and more recently in the areas of substance abuse and psychological trauma.

PhD in Clinical Psychology Admissions

Applications & deadlines, prerequisites.

The PhD program requires the following prerequisites for entry into the PhD in Clinical Psychology program:

• Biopsychology (e.g. Sensation and Perception, Brain and Behavior)
• Abnormal Psychology
• Developmental Psychology

How to Apply

Application Deadlines

The PhD program uses rolling admissions. Students who submit an application early will have their applications reviewed first. This usually means that early applicants are also invited to interview early in the interview cycle, which begins in January. 

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Admissions & Continuation Criteria

Any PAU PhD student may take the Forensic I course (CLIN831) as an elective. To continue further in this specialty, you must apply to the Director of the Forensic Psychology Area of Emphasis for admission. The Director will solicit for applications near the end of the Forensic I course. Admission will be granted to all students who meet the Admission Criteria below. Students must also continue to meet the Continuation Criteria below in order to stay in the Area of Emphasis.

To apply for admission to the Forensic Area of Emphasis, students must provide evidence of the following:

• All course work at PAU (or course work transferred in from another institution) must reflect a grade of “B” or higher (e.g. not B-), with particular attention paid to the Research Methods and Statistics sequence.
• The following core clinical and required courses (or equivalents) must be completed with an average passing grade of at least "A-".

If you do not meet initial admission criteria, you may be allowed into the area of emphasis on probationary status. You will be allowed to continue your coursework, space permitting, pending a review of your adherence to the continuation criteria.

The Forensic Mental Health Student Group at PAU hosts a number of events each year with the goal of not only professional development, but creating a space for discussing all issues related to forensic mental health. FMHSG is open to all students at Palo Alto University.

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PsyD and PhD Programs in Forensic Psychology

Because those are genuine, if highly fictionalized, examples of forensic psychology in action. There are actual psychologists, typically employed by or consulting with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Behavioral Analysis Unit, or one of its state-level counterparts, who use their advanced doctoral training to try to look inside the minds of psychopaths and serial killers. And if the resolutions of those cases aren’t exactly the dramatic basement shoot-outs the movies lead you to expect, they do often result in getting bad people behind bars.

Forensic psychology does work on both sides of the courtroom, however.

Ever since Rome was a republic, the law has recognized that the state of mind of accused criminals has bearing on guilt. Roman law stated that insanity was its own punishment, and actors not in their right mind should receive no further penalties.

What does and does not constitute insanity is a finer point that requires expert judgement. Psychologists are crucial to establishing responsibility or arguing for mitigating factors in criminal cases. They help explain witness testimony and evaluate the impartiality of jurors. All of it is necessary for true justice to be served.

With such serious questions needing to be answered, both law and psychology are best served by someone with training in a specialized forensic psychology doctoral program.

What is Forensic Psychology?

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Forensic psychology is the use and application of the clinical psychological toolset to matters of law and justice. It is sometimes viewed as a general study of the psychological aspects of laws and law enforcement, a field that touches on sociology and cultural studies when it comes to research. For clinical practitioners, such as PsyD graduates, it is tightly connected with individuals who are engaged with the legal system:

• Convicted criminals
• Judges and attorneys

Forensic psychology requires a strong knowledge of the law and legal principles as well as psychological theories and techniques. It got its start as a field around the turn of the 20 th century, as the newly flourishing field of psychology was called on by lawyers to explain criminal acts and witness inconsistencies in psychological terms.

A forensic psychologist named William Marston was first to uncover the relationship between blood pressure and lying that lead to the development of the modern polygraph. It was on that basis that he was among the first American psychologists called on to testify as an expert witness in federal court, setting a standard that holds till this day. Marston wasn’t done, though. In 1924, he was one of the first to conduct serious studies on juror psychology, convening mock juries and studying how they came to decisions. He also developed unique theories about criminal motivation and published nine books, twenty journal articles, and three entries in the Encyclopedia Britannica. Later, he starred in an advertisement for razor blades in Life magazine and the Saturday Evening Post. But even with all his contributions to the field of forensic psychology, Marston remains known today for a different sort of crime-fighting: the super-hero kind. In 1941, he invented the character of Wonder Woman while writing under a pen name for DC Comics. He may be the only psychologist to inspire generations of both forensic psychologists and law enforcement officers.

There is real demand for this expertise out in the workforce. The United States is one of the most litigious countries in the world. According to Norton Rose Fulbright’s 2015 Litigation Trends Survey, more than half of American businesses had been sued over the past year. The country also ranks high in criminal cases, with more people per capita than any other developed nation behind bars. For better or worse, that has created a massive industry revolving around legal work, and forensic psychologists are in constant demand.

Many forensic psychologists spend most of their career not hunting for criminals, but dealing with those who have already been caught. The bread-and-butter work of the profession is in the evaluation and assessment of criminal defendants, or other parties involved in legal proceedings. Those can include parents and children in family court, a practice that can be both important and heartbreaking.

Other forensic psychologists work at arm’s-length from their objective. They serve as expert resources on human behaviors and responses. This can take the form of everything from consulting with law enforcement officials on de-escalation procedures or sleuthing out arguments likely to influence juror number six for a lawyer working in a big corporate liability case. They might put together mock juries for lawyers to practice on that resemble actual juries, or participate in the voir dire process of selecting actual jurors for trial… deciding who to keep and who to challenge on the basis of their observations and assessments.

Finally, yes, there are a handful of extremely talented, highly qualified forensic psychologists who do work directly with law enforcement on active criminal cases. They may analyze evidence and scenes of crimes with forensic evidence units or work from case files at the request of detectives. The cases can be fresh from yesterday’s headlines, or cold cases buried under years of neglect.

Forensic psychology education enjoys a halo from the so-called “CSI Effect.”

The CSI Effect is the phenomena that forensic science programs noted after the success of the CSI and NCIS series of shows, where enrollment skyrocketed with increasing public interest.

Colleges haven’t been slow to take advantage of that popularity. So you will find many PhD and PsyD programs available that offer concentrations in forensic psychology. On the other hand, there are also a lot of candidates eager to get in to those programs. Your choice will have to be made by deciding what school will be the best fit, combined with your chances of getting in.

The Differences Between PhD and PsyD Programs in Forensic Psychology

One of your first decisions will probably be whether to look mostly at PsyD or at PhD programs. Both are perfectly useful in forensic psychology and are equally well-regarded in the field. But there are differences in the education you will receive that could make one or the other a better fit for your personal goals.

PsyD – Doctor of Psychology: PsyD programs are designed to train graduates for clinical work in psychology, with an emphasis on face-to-face interaction and treatment of clients. The courses you will take will concentrate on practical applications of psychological theory, developing real treatment techniques for sex offenders, violent criminals, and addicts. You will study research and experimental techniques, but they will be in support of your clinical training.

PhD – Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology : A PhD program focuses primarily on research and academic study. This is often a good fit for the investigative elements of forensic psychology, teaching you all about the scientific process of building a profile and conducting experiments to prove the case. Although you will still have patient contact and learn about treatment techniques, the degree is designed to prepare you primarily for teaching or research roles.

Either type of degree will launch you on a successful career in forensic psychology. Earning a PhD can still qualify you for clinical treatment and licensure, just as getting a PsyD can prepare you for teaching roles or research assignments. It’s really a matter of what excites and interests you as a perspective on forensic psych.

Are There Options for Online Doctoral Programs in Forensic Psychology?

Like every other kind of degree these days, you can find online options in forensic psychology doctorates. But be clear—no advanced psychology program is ever offered entirely online. You will require a lot of in-person patient contact hours and supervised practicum work before you graduate, and that’s all going to be hands-on no matter what.

But those online programs that do exist can make it much easier for you when it comes to the classroom components of the degree. By making those available for remote study, it gives you control of your own schedule in a way a traditional program never can. Asynchronous online classes are designed to be taken from anywhere, at any time. That can be your kitchen table at 2 am or a coffee shop on your lunch break from work. And it can shift around from week to week, however you decide.

That makes these excellent choices for anyone who is still holding down a regular job, or who has family or other commitments on their time. It can also allow you to pick a program halfway across the country without having to pack up and move. That’s an opportunity for real savings, or maybe even a chance to get into the degree that is the perfect fit when otherwise it might have been out of reach.

How to Get Accepted into a Doctoral Program in Forensic Psychology

At the doctoral level, and particularly when it comes to hot degrees like forensic psych, it’s as much about the program picking you as you picking the program. They have way more applicants than they can accept. You need to stand out from the crowd to get into your dream school in this field.

That starts early, as you are picking your undergrad degree. While you don’t have to enroll in a psychology bachelor’s program, it will probably help your chances. Whether you major in psych or not, most doctoral degrees want to see some very specific prerequisite courses taken at the bachelor’s level before they’ll even think about admitting you. Those are likely to include statistics and psychology, at least 15 credits worth, and with at least 5 of those in abnormal psychology.

You can’t just warm up a seat in those courses, either. You’ll need to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA along the way.

On top of your transcripts, you’ll be asked to provide a CV with your admission’s packet. It had better have something worth looking at on it. Work in a related field is always good, or at the very least some volunteer hours in prison counseling program or drug treatment center.

Make some friends and win some fans while you are building your legal psychology experience, too—you’ll need them to write you letters of recommendation. Most programs want at least three glowing examples from professors or supervisors.

Some schools also want results from a standardized admissions test such as the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). There’s not usually a minimum score, but higher is always better.

Finally, you’ll need to break out your powers of persuasion and put together an essay describing why you want to get into the field and describing how you plan to use the degree.

Specialty Accreditation is Key in Doctoral Programs in Forensic Psychology

Before you bother to apply, check to make sure the program you are applying to holds a specialty accreditation from the American Psychological Association. Otherwise, you’re wasting your time. Only APA-accredited program graduates are eligible for licensure.

Even if you don’t need a license for your dream job (and you might not; see our licensing section down the page a bit), APA-accreditation still ensures you are getting a top-quality education. That equals respect and value, both in employment prospects and on the witness stand.

That’s because the APA goes deep in identifying the key qualities of each program and ensuring they are up to standards. That includes things like:

• Instructor qualifications and hiring process
• Professional values and ethics
• Student resources like labs and libraries
• Student recruitment practices
• Grading and appeals processes

It all comes out through an exhaustive review of paperwork as well as a series of on-site visits to develop the ground-truth. And it’s not a one-and-done deal, either. Periodic reviews are made over time to ensure standards aren’t slipping.

History and Foundations of Modern Psychology – You’ll start off by absorbing the long history of how people have thought about thinking. That goes all the way back to some of the ancient philosophers who laid the groundwork for the modern science of psychology. Along the way, you will explore how different schools of thought like behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic psychology have emerged from the evidence and how they have shaped the field today.

Bases of Behavior – You’ll go through a number of classes that teach you about the various bases of human behavior: social, cognitive, and affective. You’ll also be taught about the neurological basis of mental health. These courses will also teach you how mental faculties develop through the course of the human lifespan and how they differ between children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Ethics and Professional Standards – Any field that involves looking into people’s heads to determine their innermost thoughts is one that demands stiff ethical standards. You will spend a lot of time studying appropriate professional behavior. You’ll also learn what your ethical and legal obligations are in a wide variety of situations.

Assessment and Intervention – These classes will teach you how to evaluate individuals and develop treatments for them. They may be split up into topics such as cognitive and personality assessment, or treatments such as cognitive behavior therapy, or by subject areas like family evaluations or substance abuse treatment. You’ll find more of an emphasis on this in PsyD programs.

Research – On the other hand, PhD programs will lean more into research. You’ll learn about the scientific method and how to apply it to psychology studies. You’ll develop skills in experimental design and implementation. Some statistics and analytical coursework may be included.

Once you get past the core elements of a psych doctorate, you start to get to the fun stuff:

Forensic Assessment – Going beyond the assessment skills you learned in core classes, you’ll dive deeper into analyzing individuals from a legal perspective. This can include how to determine mental competency, analyze risk of violence, and to determine criminal responsibility. All of it has to stand up in court, so you’ll get a history of jurisprudence in the subject as well to guide your assessments.

Psychopathology – Understanding the root causes of mental illness and how things go wrong is critical to diagnosing and treating criminal behavior in a psychological context. You’ll learn about the various types of disorders, their causes, and common treatments.

Mental Health and the Law – Going beyond the basics of professional practice and ethics, you will learn more about the extent and limits of the laws regarding mental healthcare. That includes when involuntary commitment or medication may be allowed, what determines competency, patient rights, and institutional obligations for mental wellness and healthcare.

Electives – Most forensics specializations are built out with a series of electives you can choose among to complete your credits. Those can include specialized studies such as:

• Criminal profiling
• Jury selection and profiling
• Sex offender evaluation and treatment
• The psychology of policing

Dissertations and Doctoral Projects Form The Centerpiece of a Doctorate in Forensic Psychology

Every individual class you take in forensic psychology will be fascinating. But a doctoral program is about much more than just learning a jumble of psychological data. Your instructors, and your future clients, will expect you to put it all together and apply it in coherent and useful ways.

This is where your dissertation or doctoral project comes into play.

A dissertation is the traditional way to do it, a 50-page or so paper that is publication-quality and can take two years to write. You’re expected to conduct original research on a topic that synthesizes your knowledge and develops your own unique ideas on forensic psychology. It could be on topics like reactive attachment disorder on juror decision making or mental health consequences of long-term exposure to community violence. The key is to develop your own ideas and demonstrate your capacity for analysis in the field.

The doctoral project is a newer way of accomplishing the same thing. Projects are put together with a more hands-on, practical demonstration of your expertise.

In both cases, you’ll develop the idea with guidance from an advisory committee. And you’ll defend your work in an exhausting presentation to them. In the end, you have a testament to your expertise as a newly minted forensic psychologist.

The cost of college in the United States has been exploding in recent years. If you earned your bachelor’s recently, you know that already; if you picked it up a few years ago, you may be in for some sticker shock.

That’s particularly true when it comes to psychology doctoral programs. In 2016, the APA conducted a survey of the average cost of those degrees.

• Public in-state university – $11,000 per year
• Public out-of-state university – $24,000 per year
• Private university – $34,000 per year

Even more shocking, they found that the tuition rates had gone up by 50 percent between 2009 and 2015. So you can expect that they will have increased from those numbers substantially already. The National Center for Education Statistics has more current data, although it’s not restricted to psychology studies:

• Public school – $12,171
• Private school – $25,929

And you can expect that universities that offer forensics concentrations will be even more in-demand due to the popularity of that degree. That is also likely to increase the tuition rates you’ll be paying. Expect to graduate with some loan debt. More than 90 percent of PsyD graduates do.

Whether or not you need a license to work in forensic psychology will depend on your state of practice. You definitely need a license if you will work with patients directly in a clinical setting.

Many forensic psychology jobs, however, are essentially consulting positions. You may study or examine individuals, but not offer them any sort of clinical services. In some states, that puts you outside the requirements to become licensed.

Holding a PhD or PsyD from an APA-accredited program does make you eligible to become licensed, however. All states use the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology Exam from the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards as their qualifying exam. It’s an intensive two-part exam with more than 220 questions that test both your practical skills and your general psychology knowledge.

Board Certification May Boost Your Career

Although it’s not specifically required, earning a certification from the American Board of Forensic Psychology can serve as a measure of your qualifications in the field of forensic psychology. Offered by one of the specialty boards of the American Board of Professional Psychology, ABPP, the certification from has been recognized by judicial decisions, regulations, and statutes in various American jurisdictions. It can enhance your standing as an expert witness and assure employers that you have full professional competency in the field.

Earning the forensic psychology certifications has some similarities to the licensing process. The requirements are:

• Hold a doctoral degree from an APA-accredited program
• Have at least 100 hours of specialized postdoctoral training in forensic psychology
• Accumulate 1000 hours of direct experience in forensic psychology or at least 2000 hours in a formal postdoctoral training program approved by ABFP

With those requirements, it’s clear you’re not going to jump into certification right out of grad school the way you would with licensing. It’s a good idea to keep it on your radar for the future, however.

You can make a bundle of money in forensic psychology or you can be the cool profiler with glasses and a trench coat… you probably won’t be both.

Although everybody wants to get into forensic psych because of the law enforcement angle, working for the government comes with government pay scales. There are very few positions available in the first place, but if you land one working for the federal government, you’ll be starting on the General Schedule somewhere between GS-10 and GS-13. That can mean a starting salary of as low as $48,973, ranging up to $99,691 at the highest possible step as a GS-13.

You are quite a lot more likely to be working in the private sector as a consultant or researcher in forensic psych. That’s both an easier position to find and considerably more lucrative. Although the Bureau of Labor Statistics doesn’t break out forensic psychologist pay separately, they do show the group of all psychologists not counted in other specialties as making $101,790 per year as of 2019, on average. The top ten percent of all psychologists brought in more than $132,070, however. If you show the kind of expertise that top lawyers want to see on the witness stand or as a hot jury consultant, you can easily blow past that number.

But you have to admit to yourself, the thrill of forensics doesn’t come from looking at all the zeroes on the end of your paycheck. You’re driven by a relentless need to understand what’s happening in the criminal mind, and how to reconcile it with the law and with society. It’s work that you’d do for free if you had to. But with a doctorate, you will be well-compensated for your expertise no matter what aspect of legal practice you focus on.

(Salary data reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2019 for psychologists . Figures represent national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary. Information accessed Feb 2021.)

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Forensic Psychology

Forensic psychology blends psychology and law to analyze criminal behavior. You delve into why people commit crimes, assess mental health in legal cases, and help shape the justice system. With this expertise, you can pursue various career paths. You might work in law enforcement, aiding investigations by creating profiles of suspects. Or you could assist in courtrooms, evaluating defendants' mental states. Rehabilitation facilities might enlist you to design programs for offenders. Alternatively, you could contribute to academia, conducting research to enhance our understanding of criminal minds. Forensic psychology offers a diverse range of opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the legal sphere.

At Graceland, Forensic Psychology is an elite program with high academic standards and ties to the Graceland Honors Program. You will study a broad range of subjects ranging from multicultural policing and criminal law to abnormal psychology and research methods with concentrated studies in either criminal justice or psychology. This challenging program is intended to prepare you to thrive in what can be a high stress and exceptionally competitive career field.

The Psychology program is amazing. The professors are dedicated to helping us by explaining things in detail so we really understand, answering questions, and treating us as adults. It is an amazing atmosphere to be in.

In addition to the general education requirements, majors in Forensic Psychology must complete 27 semester hours of core requirements and one 9 semester hour concentration (Criminal Justice or Psychology) totaling 36 or more semester hour as listed below. Students in this major must maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA and 3.50 GPA in the major courses in order to remain in the major. Students GPAs will be monitored each semester and those who fall below the 3.50 GPA requirement will be granted a probationary period of one semester to re-instate back into the major.  Those students who fall below that threshold after a one-semester probationary period will be allowed to transition into a Psychology or Criminal Justice major.

Core courses (27 s.h.)

• CRMJ1200 Introduction to Criminal Justice – 3 s.h.
• CRMJ / SOCI2460 Multicultural Policing or PSYC3370 Cross Cultural Psychology – 3 s.h.
• CRMJ / PSYC3110 Introduction to Forensic Psychology  – 3 s.h.
• CRMJ / SOCI3420 Drugs in Society – 3.sh.
• CRMJ / POLS3500 Criminal Law – 3 s.h.
• PSYC1300 Introductory Psychology – 3 s.h.
• PSYC3380 Abnormal Psychology – 3 s.h.
• PSYC / SOCI3510 Research Methods  – 3 s.h.
• PSYC3520 Research Methods Two – 3 s.h.

One Concentration Required: Criminal Justice or Psychology

Criminal Justice Concentration (9 s.h.)

• CRMJ / HIST2100 History of Terrorism – 3 s.h.
• CRMJ3100 Law and the Justice System – 3 s.h.
• CRMJ3220 Criminal Investigation – 3 s.h.
• CRMJ3240 Terrorism and Homeland Security – 3 s.h.
• CRMJ / SOCI3351 Community-Based Corrections – 3 s.h.
• CRMJ / SOCI3520 Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice – 3 s.h.
• CRMJ4700 Criminal Justice Internship – 3 s.h.

Psychology Concentration (9 s.h.)

• PSYC2250 Developmental Psychology – 3 s.h.
• PSYC / SOCI3310 Social Psychology – 3 s.h.
• PSYC3330 Behavioral Neuroscience – 3 s.h.
• PSYC3340 Personality – 3 s.h.
• PSYC3390 Cognitive Psychology – 3 s.h.
• PSYC4430 Theory and Practice of Counseling – 3 s.h.
• PSYC4360 Senior Internship – 3 s.h.

Course Required for General Education

• CHEM1340 Forensic Chemistry with Lab – 4 s.h.
• MATH1370 Statistics for Sciences – 3 s.h.

This course will expose students to the field of forensic science primarily using chemical forensics and testing. Topics include evidence collection and preservation, drugs and drug chemistry, heat and explosions, poisons and others. The course will cover basic chemical concepts needed to plan, execute, and interpret forensic results. All necessary scientific concepts will be developed in the context of forensic science. Additional fee required. ELO6 Science - World Citizenship, ELO6 Science - Innovation, GE3D Liberal Learning-Natural Sciences

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This course focuses on the challenges present in policing multicultural settings. Issues pertaining to understanding diverse cultures and effective communication across cultures from the standpoint of law enforcement are explored in detail. Recommended prerequisite: CRMJ1200.

An overview of Constitutional law that impacts the American justice system from arrest through trial, punishment to release. Key legal cases and precedents for policing, prosecution, sentencing, and corrections will be covered in depth. Prerequisite: CRMJ2400.

Explores the differing, yet varied facets of the field of forensic psychology including landmark legal cases relevant to psychology, potential careers in forensic psychology, police psychology, expert testimony, forensic psychological assessment, psychopathy, homeland security, ethics, correctional psychology, and issues in working in the juvenile justice system.

This course is a comprehensive approach to the examination and treatment of physical evidence as it relates to the criminal justice system. Students will be involved in an interactive learning experience tied to the securing and preserving of crime scenes and maintaining the integrity of trace evidence for future court proceedings. Prerequisite: CRMJ1200.

A theoretical and conceptual framework of how domestic and international terrorism arises and functions. Topics discussed will include theories of the world's best terrorist analysts, the historical background on the phenomenon of terrorism, the roots of contemporary conflicts, current conflicts shaping the world stage, emerging groups, and US Homeland Security organizations—including controversies surrounding human rights and protecting civil liberties.

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Survey of the history, scope, and nature of criminal law in the United States. Includes study of the legal process and rules of evidence.

Includes an examination of the nature, extent, and patterns of juvenile delinquency, evaluation of theories and causal explanations of delinquency and investigation of delinquent subcultures, as well as an examination of legal processing and treatment programs for young offenders. PREREQUISITE: SOCI1300 Introduction to Sociology. +This course is only offered every other year.

An intensive internship program in appropriate agencies or departments directly related to criminal justice, law enforcement, or corrections. Placements will be supervised by department faculty and developed in conjunction with the interests of the student. (Graded on a Pass/Fail basis.) Prerequisites: CRMJ2400, minimum 3 s.h. upper division Criminal Justice course, major in Criminal Justice, junior/senior status, a minimum GPA of 2.75 or better in the major, and instructor's consent.

Data analysis and measures of central tendency, dispersion, and correlation. Introduction to probability. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Bivariate regression. ANOVA. Introduction to nonparametric techniques. Prerequisite: 1 year high school algebra. ELO6 Math, GE2B Foundational Skills-Mathematics/Quantitative.

An introductory survey of psychological methods and thoughts as they relate to human experience and behavior. Topics include the role of the central nervous system in mediating behavior, learning and memory, states of awareness, motivation and emotion, personality, psychological disorders, and therapy. ELO5 Social Science – Innovation, GE3E Liberal Learning-Social Sciences.

The study of human development over the entire lifespan. Focus is on the interaction of physical, intellectual, social, and emotional aspects of development. ELO5 Social Science - Equality, ELO5 Social Science - Equality and Peace, GE3E Liberal Learning-Social Sciences

The study of how people think, feel, and behave in social situations. Attention given to research and application to social perception, interaction, and influence. Prerequisite: PSYC1300 or SOCI1300.

Examination of the biological substrates of behavior. Topics include synaptic transmission and patterns of neural activity, sleep and arousal, learning and memory, motivation, emotion, neurological diseases, traumatic brain injuries. Prerequisites: PSYC1300 and 3 additional hours of psychology. This course is offered every other year.

A study of personality from dispositional, psychodynamic, humanistic, and behavioral perspectives and of the application of personality perspectives to current issues. Prerequisite: PSYC1300 and 3 additional hours of psychology.

Study of psychological theories and empirical findings relating to variations in cultures. Prerequisite: PSYC1300. ELO4 Global Learning - World Citizenship, ELO4 Global Learning - Equality and Peace.

A study of the disorders outlined in the current diagnostic statistical manual. Emphasis will be on etiology, symptoms, and methods of treatment. Prerequisite: PSYC1300.

Research and theory in areas of cognitive psychology, including attention; memory acquisition, storage, and retrieval; language comprehension; and problem solving. Prerequisite: PSYC1300 and 3 additional hours of psychology. This course is only offered every other year.

A survey of the principles and practices of social research, including research ethics, experimental design, surveys, in-depth interviews, content analysis, participant observation, and field studies. Students also learn to write in scientific journal style. Prerequisite: 6 additional hours of psychology, sociology, or criminal justice.

Development and implementation of an original research project. Prerequisite: PSYC3510 and 6 additional hours of psychology, sociology, or criminal justice.

Placement with external agency for application of knowledge, theory, and skills from the major in a professional setting. Pre-requisites: Psychology major, senior standing, 2.0 cumulative GPA, 3.0 GPA in the major, consent of supervising faculty. Students should enroll in 1 credit for every 50 hours that will be volunteered in the sponsor organization (with a maximum of 4 credits). Completion of the Senior Internship application with approval from agency sponsor and supervising faculty.

A course designed to explore characteristics of counselors, characteristics of clients, basic counseling techniques, and current theories of counseling. Prerequisite: PSYC1300 and 6 additional hours of psychology.

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• The Forensic Psychology program is intentionally rigorous with high academic standards to prepare you to enter graduate programs and to help open doors for internships at the federal and state levels – FBI, Homeland Security, state Bureaus of Investigation, court systems, juvenile courts, and child advocacy agencies.
• Faculty have extensive experience in law enforcement and psychology.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts up to an 8% increase in job demand for this field over the next 10 years. Increased numbers of individuals served by the legal system requires increased numbers of forensic psychology-trained individuals to assist in providing professional assistance in insanity pleadings, guardianship cases, child custody disputes, criminal investigations, criminal conduct proceedings, expert witness testimonies, false confessions evaluations, jury selection, and prison psychology issues.

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The Advanced Certificate in Victimology Studies in Forensic Psychology aims to develop specialized knowledge in the area of interpersonal victimization in a forensic psychology context. Areas covered include domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, child abuse, sex and labor trafficking, hate crimes, and other forms of interpersonal violence and victimization.

This is not an online certificate. 

Features of the Program:

• Graduate level stand-alone certificate
• Requires 12 credits to complete
• Offered each Fall and Spring semester
• New York State Education Department certificate awarded upon completion

Upon completion of this program, students will understand how to apply victim psychology in the criminal justice system. Students will be able to engage in gendered and culturally-appropriate advocacy and screening for victims of sex trafficking, sexual assault, domestic violence, and high conflict divorce. Students will also understand issues related to vulnerability, including how ethnicity, immigrant status, sexual orientation and gender may increase risk of victimization and hamper service provision.

Please be advised that this certificate does not qualify students to provide psychological or clinical services.

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• A bachelor’s degree, with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• A minimum of 12 credits of undergraduate coursework in psychology or related social science field. (Note: an exception to this requirement is made if an applicant has a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher)
• Personal statement
• At least two letters of reference
• Mental health job or externship experience is an asset for admission, but not required

Students enrolled in other John Jay master’s degree programs must meet the following requirement:

• A minimum of 12 credits of undergraduate coursework in psychology or related social science field.

Students should submit an application online, please visit the Graduate Admissions website:  https://new.jjay.cuny.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions 

Check for application deadlines at:  https://new.jjay.cuny.edu/admissions/graduate-application-deadlines  

Already in the Forensic Mental Health Counseling or Forensic Psychology Master’s programs at John Jay College? 

• Interested students should submit an "Add Advanced Certificate Program" Form to John Jay Express or the Registrar’s office. Students do not need to provide additional documentation. However, a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in the Forensic Mental Health Counseling or Forensic Psychology Master’s program is required for admission to the certificate program.

Find the application form here: http://inside.jjay.cuny.edu/compendium/ assets/PDFs/GS.001.21%20- %20Application%20to%20Add%20or%20Remove%20Advanced% 20Certificate.pdf 

Faculty interests include child maltreatment and abuse, domestic violence, sex trafficking, post- traumatic stress and other related disorders, child custody issues, multicultural issues in forensic psychology assessments, mindfulness therapy, racial micro-aggressions, ethical policing, terrorism, delinquency, jury and eyewitness research, competency evaluations, Miranda rights, group dynamics and cults, and homelessness and community mental health.

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Dmitry Korchak (born February 19, 1979 in Elektrostal/Moscow Oblast) is a Russian tenor and conductor.

Korchak received his musical education at the Moscow Choral Academy. In 2004 he won prizes at the “Francisco Viñas” International Singing Competition in Barcelona and at the Plácido Domingo Operalia International Competition in Los Angeles.

As a singer he has appeared at La Scala in Milan, the Vienna State Opera, the Berlin State Opera Unter den Linden, the Paris Opera Bastille, London’s Covent Garden and New York’s Carnegie Hall. He has collaborated with artists such as Daniel Barenboim, Riccardo Chailly, Plácido Domingo, Lorin Maazel, Zubin Mehta and Kent Nagano.

From 2017 to 2020, Dmitry Korchak was Principal Guest Conductor at the Novosibirsk Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, where he directed his own festival, and Guest Conductor at the Mikhailovsky Theater in Saint Petersburg.

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The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis prepares graduates to become behavior analysts, serving in supervisory and consultant roles within schools, agencies, hospitals, and other organizations that seek to apply behavioral science to improve socially significant behaviors.

The MS in Applied Behavior Analysis program is verified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) as meeting the coursework requirements to sit for the 5th Edition Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) exam. This online program includes seven core courses in behavior analysis plus an additional three courses that extend the student’s familiarity with clinical procedures and with the research supporting their use. Students are given the option of completing supervised fieldwork on their own or by enrolling in courses that provide supervision through the Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork option. 

Northeastern University became one of the first universities to offer a Master's degree in applied behavior analysis when it was created in 1976. In 2013, the MABA program became a fully online program which employs evidence-based practice in applied behavior analysis and online learning experiences. 

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Unique features.

• Asynchronous online program with optional synchronous components, allows students to complete their degree in a way that works for their life and commitments
• Choose how to accrue your field work hours as required by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

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This program was designed to prepare students to employ the principles and procedures derived from research to create meaningful change in the lives of their clients. This is achieved through in-depth exploration of foundational concepts such as classical and operant conditioning, reinforcement, motivating operations, stimulus control, and more. Advanced courses build upon this foundation, preparing graduates to address the most complex behavior problems and learning challenges.

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Many students become Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) after graduation. Our graduates often go on to work in schools or private agencies, providing oversight of behavioral and educational programming for individuals with autism and related disabilities. Graduates also work in research or hospital settings, or they pursue terminal degrees in behavior analysis or related fields.

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The Master’s program is verified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) as providing the course content required to sit for the BACB exam. See the data: BCBA Examination Pass Rates for Verified Course Sequences.

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A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-ranked university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

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Northeastern's signature experience-powered learning model has been at the heart of the university for more than a century. It combines world-class academics with professional practice, allowing you to acquire relevant, real-world skills you can immediately put into action in your current workplace. This makes a Northeastern education a dynamic, transformative experience, giving you countless opportunities to grow as a professional and person.

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Northeastern University faculty represents a broad cross-section of professional practices and fields, including finance, education, biomedical science, management, and the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside you to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

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By enrolling in Northeastern, you’ll gain access to students at 13 campus locations, 300,000+ alumni, and 3,000 employer partners worldwide. Our global university system provides students unique opportunities to think locally and act globally while serving as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

Below is a look at where our Psychology & Mental Health alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.

Where They Work

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• Behavior Based Learning, LLC
• Boston Public Schools
• UMass Medical School
• The New England Center for Children

What They Do

• Healthcare Services
• Community and Social Services
• Business Development
• Entrepreneurship

What They're Skilled At

• Mental Health
• Psychotherapy
• Public Speaking

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