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.
Students are required to take the following 120 credits to satisfy the requirements of the degree:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The American Women's College Core | ||
| COM 111 | Fundamentals of Computing Technology | 3 |
| ENG 114 | Critical Reading and Response | 3 |
| ENG 124 | Research and Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
| ENG 134 | Literary Genres | 3 |
| Healthy Living Elective | 2 | |
| History Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| MAT 112 | Applied University Mathematics | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology I | 3 |
| Science Elective | 4 | |
| SOC 100 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| WEL 220 | Women as Empowered Learners and Leaders | 3 |
| WEL 330 | Strategies for Personal and Career Growth | 3 |
| WEL 440 | Leadership in Practice | 3 |
| Subtotal | 42 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| CRJ 120 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Statistics | 3 |
| PSY 150 | Survey of Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 209 | Growth and Development | 3 |
| PSY 240 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY 321 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
| PSY 323 | Behavioral Research Methods | 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 407 | Interviewing and Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 441 | Seminar in Advanced Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| Forensic Psychology Elective | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 48 | |
| General Electives | ||
| Select 30 credits | 30 | |
| Subtotal | 30 | |
| Total Credits Required: | 120 | |