Applied Psychology, BA Forensic Psychology & Criminology Emphasis

42-45 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology prepares graduates for lifelong learning and applied careers in psychology and related social and behavioral science fields. The interdisciplinary Forensic Psychology and Criminology emphasis combines psychological science with criminological theory and focuses on practical applications of these disciplines in legal, correctional, and investigative settings. Graduates of this program will be prepared for entry-level positions in forensic settings or for advanced study in psychology, criminology, law, or related fields.

Requirements

Major Coursework

21 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PSY 10000 - Principles of Psychology Credit Hour: 3
PSY 18100 - Cultural Psychology Credit Hour: 3
PSY 20500 - Human Development Credit Hour: 3
PSY 21500 - Careers in Psychology Credit Hour: 3
PSY 30300 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hour: 3
PSY 33200 - Psychology of Motivation and Emotion Credit Hour: 3
PSY 47500 - Senior Capstone: Experiential Learning in Applied Psychology Credit Hour: 3

Statistics Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

MTH 14100 - Basic Statistics Credit Hour: 3
MTH 24100 - Statistics for Natural Science Credit Hour: 3

Research/Critical Thinking Sequences Coursework

3-6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

CCJ 33300 - Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice Credit Hour: 3
Or
PSY 30400 - Basic Research Methods Credit Hour: 3
PSY 30600 - Behavioral Science Statistics Credit Hour: 3

Forensic Psychology & Criminology Emphasis Coursework

15 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

CCJ 11000 - Criminal Justice Systems Credit Hour: 3
CCJ 20000 - Criminology Credit Hour: 3
CCJ 30100 - Criminal Law and Procedure Credit Hour: 3
CCJ 31000 - Forensic Anthropology: An Introduction Credit Hour: 3
CCJ 31100 - The Juvenile Justice System Credit Hour: 3
CCJ 32000 - Race, Crime, and Punishment Credit Hour: 3
CCJ 32200 - Social Deviance Credit Hour: 3
CCJ 32600 - Drugs and Society Credit Hour: 3
CCJ 33800 - Criminal Minds Credit Hour: 3
CCJ 35005 - Women, Crime, and the Law Credit Hour: 3
CCJ 35500 - Criminal Justice Ethics Credit Hour: 3
PSY 30900 - Personality Credit Hour: 3
PSY 32400 - Psychological Testing Credit Hour: 3
PSY 39000-39999 - Special Topics in Psychology Credit Hour: 1-6
Any CCJ Elective Course Credit Hour: 1-6
Any PSY Elective Course Credit Hour: 1-6

Notes:

No duplication of coursework is permitted within the program.