The Forensic Psychology program at Bay Path is designed for students to apply the principles and insights of psychology within the mental health, criminal justice, and legal systems. Forensic Psychology majors are prepared to work in these types of settings: correctional facilities, re-entry programs, the court system, probation, domestic violence programs, substance abuse rehabilitation programs, and mental health agencies.

Degree requirements for the Forensic Psychology major are as follows:

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
University Core
Behavioral/Social Science Electives		6
BUS 204	Financial Wellness	1
ENG 114	Critical Reading and Response	3
ENG 134	Literary Genres	3
Humanities Electives		9
MAT 120	Statistics	3
PSY 101	Introduction to Psychology I	3
Science Electives (lab required)		7
WEL 100	Empowered as Learners and Leaders	3
or WEL 220	Empowered as Learners and Leaders
WEL 350	Strategies for Career and Personal Growth	2
Major Requirements
ENG 124	Research and Writing in the Disciplines	3
Experiential Electives 1		6
PSY 150	Survey of Forensic Psychology	3
PSY 216	Psychology of Cultural Diversity	3
PSY 240	Psychopathology	3
PSY 250	Behavioral Research Methods	3
or INT 250	Research Methods in the Social Sciences
PSY 321	Theories of Personality	3
PSY 335	Psychology of Criminal Behavior	3
PSY 336	Psychology of the Female Offender	3
PSY 340	Physiological Psychology	3
PSY 341	Drugs and Behavior	3
PSY 342	Crisis Intervention for Community and Mental Health Settings	3
PSY 370	Social Psychology	3
PSY 380	Interviewing and Counseling	3
PSY 441	Seminar in Advanced Forensic Psychology	3
General Electives
General Electives		32
Total Credits Required		120

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Students must choose 6 credits from the following list: INT 280 Career Academy Professional Certificate PSY 285 Psychology in the Field, PSY 400 Psychology Capstone,  PSY 498 Psychology Internship, or PSY 499 Psychology Internship,

Program Code: BAPFP