Bachelor's Degree in Forensic Psychology Online

Is Forensic Psychology online right for you?

Obtaining your BA in Forensic Psychology online is a quick, flexible way to establish a career that combines psychology, criminal investigation, and law.  If you enjoy working with others and dealing with clients or criminal offenders to help solve challenging criminal investigations, this may be the right field for you. The Forensic Psychology online program from Southern New Hampshire University will give you the research skills, psychological knowledge and critical thinking ability to deal with a variety of issues facing the legal system.

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Why a BA in Forensic Psychology online degree at SNHU?

As a private, nonprofit accredited university, SNHU focuses on ensuring you learn the necessary skills you need to succeed.  Whether you enroll in the Forensic Psychology online program or the Forensic Psychology courses at any of our five regional campuses, you will benefit from an SNHU education:

• High-quality instruction from our Psychology Department Faculty.
• Quality education at one of the most affordable tuition rates available
• Choose how you want to learn; online, campus-based or a combination of both.
• Accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
• A traditional university, with over 80 years of success in New England. 
• Students in our online Psychology degree programs have 24/7/365 access to class- attend when it is most convenient for you.
• An opportunity to join the Psych Club. High-achieving students are invited to join Psi Chi, the Psychology International Honor Society.
• Message from our Psychology chair, Betsy Gunzelmann, Ed.D.

Forensic Psychology Online Program Outcomes:

At SNHU, Students will receive a solid liberal arts foundation that will provide a well-rounded education to support your study of Forensic Psychology. Tailor your program with electives focused on your area of interest in psychology. Our online format provides a small class environment, allowing our professional faculty to give you the personalized attention you need.
Become well-versed in major psychological concepts, human behavior and research methods through our four-year forensic psychology degree online program. Students study theories 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.

Forensic Psychology Employment Opportunities

Southern New Hampshire University psychology degree program graduates have a strong liberal arts background to pursue graduate studies in psychology or other social sciences.   While working toward your bachelor’s degree in psychology at Southern New Hampshire University -- either on campus, on location or online - you will gain a thorough understanding of psychological principles and how to apply them to social and organizational issues - in the real world.

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Forensic Psychology students will:

Knowledge and Field Application

• Understand human thought and behavioral concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, trends and ethical issues
• Demonstrate psychological knowledge, skills and values during experiential learning experiences 
• Develop insight into behaviors and mental processes and apply effective management and improvement strategies

Research

• Apply fundamental research methods in psychology: research design, data analysis and interpretation 
• Optimize research activities using the latest technologies 
• Use major research methodologies to critique, analyze and interpret results of psychological research

Critical Thinking and Communication

• Use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and the scientific approach to assess and address behavioral and mental process issues 
• Demonstrate critical thinking abilities gained through experience with the scientific method and research methodologies 
• Display effective written and oral communication skills, correct use of APA format and acquire extensive computer skills

Multi-Cultural Awareness and Understanding

• Understand how to work with diverse populations and how culture influences individual beliefs and values

Transfer of Credit

If you are a student who wants transfer to SNHU or simply want to finish what you’ve  started, we try to make transferring as easy as possible. We will accept up to 90 transferred academic credits and we automatically complete an official credit evaluation as part of the application review process.
Request an unofficial preliminary transfer credit evaluation to see how many of your credits will transfer

BA in Forensic Psychology Online Curriculum

Pursuing a degree in Forensic Psychology online or through one of our campuses ensures the curriculum provides a solid foundation in Psychology principles and practices.

SNHU's Online degree programs meet the needs of today's students while at the same time ensuring educational quality and real-world applicability. Contact us to learn more about the SNHU difference.