• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

The Master of Science program in forensic psychology provides working professionals with an understanding of mental health issues and human behavior with respect to crime and the criminal justice and legal systems.

The curriculum involves specialized coursework in criminal law, criminal behavior, the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, and legal decision-making. Through these courses, students learn about the various roles for psychologists in the legal system and help them discover which roles they might like to pursue through careers in mental health, criminal justice or through additional graduate training.

Graduates are not license-eligible for clinical practice but are well prepared to pursue advanced degree and continuing education programs in counseling and related fields.

Career Opportunities

The master's degree in forensic psychology opens the door to a wide variety of careers. The field of forensic psychology offers many career options, from consulting on public policy to working within the criminal justice system. Many forensic psychologists will work in the court system in order to help lawyers, judges and juries better understand the motivations behind criminal behavior. Some graduates choose this path to advocate on behalf of underserved populations, including African-Americans, Latinos, those from lower-economic areas, children or those with mental illness.

所属院系

中国学生入学要求

课程信息

学制：在线/远程学习(33 学分)

学费：US$9,774.00 (¥ 62,181) /年

开学时间：2022八月19日, 2022一月10日

申请截止日期：5 August 2022, 23 September 2022, 10 December 2022, 26 February 2023, 7 May 2023

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