Forensic Psychology Major
Psychology, B.A.
The Forensic Psychology degree program prepares students with the appropriate knowledge needed to work with individuals, offenders, families, and in the community. It is imperative that forensic psychology students have a basic understanding of addiction, its effects on families, individuals, and the community, and a familiarity with treatment resources.
Degree requirements for the Forensic Psychology major are as follows:
| 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 | |