Is an Online Degree in Forensic Psychology Right
for You?
Obtaining your BA degree in Forensic Psychology online is a flexible way to pursue 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 provides the research skills, knowledge of psychology and critical-thinking ability to deal with a variety of issues facing the legal system.
Why a Forensic Psychology Degree Online
at SNHU?
As a private, nonprofit, accredited university, SNHU focuses on ensuring you gain the skills you need to succeed. Whether you enroll in the Forensic Psychology degree program online or 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.
- A traditional university, with over 80 years history of educating successful professionals.
- 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.
Forensic Psychology Degree Learning Outcomes:
Our students receive a solid liberal arts foundation for a well-rounded education that supports your study of forensic psychology. Tailor your program with electives focused on your area of interest. Our online format provides a small class environment, enabling 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 students will focus on:
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
Forensic Psychology Careers
Forensic Psychology degree graduates have a strong liberal arts background to pursue graduate studies in psychology or other social sciences. Graduates have a thorough understanding of psychological principles and how to apply them to social and organizational issues in the real world.
The knowledge you obtain in the Forensic Psychology degree program can be applied in a number of careers in government, criminal justice and the private sector.
Transfer of Credit
If you are a student who wants to 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.
Online Forensic Psychology Degree 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.
Core Requirements
BA/BS Core (Required Courses may differ based on program)
School of Arts and Sciences Course Requirements:
BIO 210 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
MAT 240 Applied Statistics
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
PSY ELE Four Psychology Electives
Select one of the following:
JUS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
JUS 325 Law, Justice and Family
JUS 468 Crimes Against Children
JUS 485 Forensic Law
SCI 215 Contemporary Health
SOC 213 Sociology of Social Problems
SOC 317 Sociology of the Family
SOC 320 Sociology of Gender
SOC 326 Sociology of Deviant Behavior
SOC 328 Sociology of Aging
Forensic Psychology Concentration
Mental Health Concentration Courses
SNHU's Online degree programs meet the needs of today's students while ensuring educational quality and real-world applicability. Contact us to learn more about the SNHU difference.