Psychology / Forensic Psychology (B.A.)

Forensic psychologists work at the intersection between psychology and law. SNHU's bachelor's degree in psychology with a concentration in forensic psychology concentration challenges students to apply their research skills, psychological knowledge and critical thinking abilities to a variety of issues facing the legal system.

Students study subjects such as:

• how psychologists serve as expert witnesses and advisors in courts.
• motives and patterns of criminal behavior.
• definitions for insanity.
• treatment, rehabilitation and assessments used in corrections and in private practice.
• eyewitness memory.
• criminal profiling.

Core Requirements

B.A./B.S. Core
Liberal Arts Core

Psychology Major Courses

PSY 108 Introduction to Psychology
PSY 211 Human Growth and Development
PSY 215 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
PSY 216 Psychology of Personality
PSY 224 Research Methods
PSY 305 Cognitive Psychology
PSY 444 Senior Seminar in Psychology
Four Psychology Electives
Free Electives (21 Credits)

Forensic Psychology Concentration
(taken in place of the psychology electives)

PSY 205 Forensic Psychology
PSY 257 Social Psychology
PSY 310 Criminal Psychology

Allied Courses
SOC 324 Sociology of Crime and Violence

Total concentration credits: 12