Psychology: Forensic (BA.PSY.FOR)

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BA in Psychology with a Concentration in Forensic Psychology

This concentration focuses attention on applications of psychological research and theory to the judicial process including: courts, law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, and the general practice of law.

Note that all required psychology courses must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or better.

Complete the following courses, required of all PSY majors (23 cr):

PSY 1012 - Introduction to Psychological Science 3 cr
PSY 1050 - Human Growth and Development 3 cr
PSY 3010 - Theories of Personality 3 cr
PSY 3040 - Cognitive Psychology 3 cr
PSY 3151 - Psychological Research I 4 cr
PSY 3152 - Psychological Research II 4 cr
PSY 3410 - Biopsychology 3 cr

and complete these courses for the Concentration in Forensic Psychology (18 cr):

PSY 2040 - Social Psychology 3 cr
PSY 2150 - Police Psychology 3 cr
PSY 3160 - Criminal Behavior 3 cr
PSY 3220 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 cr
PSY 4020 - Psychological Testing 3 cr
PSY 4060 - Psychology and Law 3 cr
In addition, CRJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice is strongly recommended

(Credits required for the major: 41 cr)

And complete the university's Gen Ed requirements

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Note: These Gen Ed courses are strongly recommended:
BIO 2011 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 cr
BIO 2012 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 cr
MAT 2021 - Statistics I 3 cr
MAT 2022 - Statistics II 3 cr