Psychology: Forensic (BA.PSY.FOR)

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Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts program in Psychology will be able to:

Read, understand, and critique the classic and contemporary research literature.
Design, conduct, analyze, interpret, and successfully present scientific research.
Speak and write effectively in the discourse of the discipline.
Evaluate their own unique interests, abilities, career, and life goals.
Pursue advanced graduate training and/or careers in civil and criminal justice or in education.

All required psychology courses must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or better.

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.

Complete the following courses, required of all PSY majors (26 cr):

PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology 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 (24 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: 50 cr)

And complete the college'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