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Dec 14, 2024
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2023-2024 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Forensic Psychology/Criminal Justice, B.A.
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Return to: College of Arts and Sciences
The Forensic Psychology/Criminal Justice major is designed for students with interests in the intersection of these fields. A strong foundation is provided in both psychology and in criminal justice. We also focus on the scientific methodology of these two fields. A internship experience in the community is an additional valuable experience. At the undergraduate level, this major is designed to prepare students for positions in the social, community and human service fields, working as a victim assistance worker or advocate, or in aspects of the field of corrections. The major also prepares students interested in graduate work for careers including providing therapy to individuals convicted of crimes, determining competency to stand trial, and providing expert testimony in the courts.
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General Education Requirements
Skills/Processes for Literacy
(4-5 courses)
Social Science
(1 course)
- History or Political Science elective
Natural Science/Quantitative Reasoning
(2 courses)
- Science elective
- Math (higher than MATH 115) or Science elective
General Education Required for Major
(2 courses)
Requirements for the Major
(72 credits)
Psychology Courses
(27 credits)
Criminology/Criminal Justice Content
(27 credits)
Social Science Research Sequence
(12-18 credits)
Electives
(0-6 credits)
Depending on the coursework chosen, students may need additional Psychology or Criminology electives in order to meet the 75 credit minimum.
Graduation Requirements
- 128 credit hours minimum (last 30 hours in residency)
- A minimum half the major credit hours in residency
- A minimum half the minor credit hours in residency
- 60 credit hours must be completed at a 4-year institution
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