Criminal Justice, Forensic Psychology Concentration, B.S.

B.S., Criminal Justice

Concentration in Forensic Psychology

The forensic psychology concentration prepares students for professional and graduate careers in various criminal justice and mental health settings. All courses focus on new developments and best practices from a cross-disciplinary perspective. The program provides a wide array of courses covering a broad spectrum of topics in forensic psychology, including areas such as experimental research, mental health law, investigative psychology and clinical services.

Students earning a B.S. degree in criminal justice with a concentration in forensic psychology must complete the University Core Curriculum, the common courses for criminal justice majors listed above, and the following:

• CJ 345 - Police and Investigative Psychology
• CJ 357 - Legal Psychology
• CJ 365 - Law, Psychology & the Mental Health System

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• CJ 408 - Child & Family Intervention Strateg

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• CJ 409 - Adult Intervention Strategies

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• CJ 475 - Seminar in Forensic Psychology
• P 216 - Child Development
• P 336 - Abnormal Psychology
• P 370 - Theories of Personality
• Plus two restricted electives and
• seven electives