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:

• CJST 3345 - Police and Investigative Psychology
• CJST 3357 - Legal Psychology
• CJST 3365 - Law, Psychology & the Mental Health System

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• CJST 4408 - Child & Family Intervention Strateg

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• CJST 4409 - Adult Intervention Strategies

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• CJST 4475 - Seminar in Forensic Psychology
• PSYC 2216 - Child Development
• PSYC 3336 - Abnormal Psychology
• PSYC 3370 - Theories of Personality
• Plus two restricted electives and
• seven electives