Forensic Psychology Degree

A forensic psychology degree can lead to an interesting and rewarding career that applies the principles of psychology to assist with criminal proceedings. It is a brand of applied psychology that involves collection and presentation of evidence in the courtroom. A degree in forensic psychology is an advanced degree (either a masters or doctorate) and there are many areas of concentration such as: sex offenses, victim support, correctional psychology, courts and court processes, and working with child victims and child offenders. Most forensic psychologists work in a private practice and are hired on a case by case basis either as a consultant, expert witness, or provider of court ordered services. Some state and federal government agencies employ forensic psychologists in the role of profiler or interviewers. Forensic psychologists can also work at law enforcement agencies like the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit.

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Did you know? Forensic psychology is a relatively new field with the American Psychological Association recognizing it as an approved specialty in 2001. Demand for forensic psychologists is exceeding supply as the criminal justice and legal fields come up with new ways to use their expertise.

Source: American Psychological Association

Forensic Psychology Training and Courses

Typically the admission requirements for a forensic psychology degree program include successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program in psychology. Subjects studied by forensic psychology students include: criminology, sociology, court processes, and the criminal justice system and how it relates to psychology. Additionally, students are taught testifying skills and how to gather and document evidence. A forensic psychology degree prepares the student to gather evidence in the form of psychological evaluations, observations, testing and other methods. Students also learn the skills necessary to work with offenders following court hearings and how to work with victims of crime.

Online Forensic Psychology Degrees, Programs and Criminal Justice Schools

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University of Phoenix
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

  • B.S. in Psychology
  • A.A. in Psychology
  • M.S. in Psychology

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Keiser University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

  • Psychology, BA (Online)
  • Criminal Justice, AA (Online)

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Kaplan University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

  • MS in Psychology - General Psychology
  • BS in Psychology
  • MS in Psychology

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Western International University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

  • Bachelor of Science in Business / Minor in Criminal Behavior
  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Behavior
  • Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science

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Walden University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

  • B.S. in Forensic Psychology - Victims and Justice
  • Ph.D. in Psychology - Forensic Psychology
  • M.S. in Forensic Psychology - Mental Health Applications

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Argosy University Online
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

  • Forensic Psychology - Treatment Concentration (MA)
  • Forensic Psychology - Law Enforcement Concentration (MA)
  • Forensic Psychology - Homeland Security Concentration (MA)

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Northcentral University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

  • General Psychology - PhD of Psychology
  • Criminal Justice - PhD in Bus. Admin.
  • Criminal Justice - MBA



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