General Program
Gain a broad understanding of the forensic psychology field and how its principles are applied in a range of settings from correctional institutions to court systems to community-based programs. In this specialization, select electives that will build your knowledge of how forensic psychology professionals work within the legal system and in community-based programs with an emphasis on preventing and reducing criminal behavior.
Completion Requirements
- 56 total quarter credit hours
- Foundation course (1 cr.)
- Core courses (30 cr.)
- Specialization courses (20 cr.)
- Capstone or Field Experience (5 cr.)
Estimated time to completion: Approximately 1.5 years, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment adviser at 1-866-492-5336.
Curriculum
The courses are delivered in a prescribed sequence. Each quarter includes two concurrent 12-week courses.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| PSYC 6001 | Foundations for Graduate Study in Psychology | 1 |
| FPSY 6101 | Introduction to Forensic Psychology | 5 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| FPSY 6720 | Abnormal Behavior | 5 |
| FPSY 6115 | Understanding Forensic Psychology Research | 5 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| FPSY 6125 | Assessment in Forensic Psychology Settings | 5 |
| FPSY 6135 | Criminal Behavior | 5 |
| Quarter 4 | ||
| FPSY 6145 | Ethical Issues and Professional Responsibilities in Forensic Psychology | 5 |
| FPSY 6511 | Treatment of Forensic Populations | 5 |
| Quarter 5 | ||
| PSYC 6520 | Psychology in the Courts | 5 |
| COUN 6521 | Police Psychology | 5 |
| Quarter 6 | ||
| Elective (FPSY 6512 or FPSY 6530) | 5 | |
| Capstone Course or Field Experience | 5 |
For students interested in assessment and treatment of forensic populations and in the delivery of traditional mental health services to populations served by the legal system, Walden offers a Forensic Counseling specialization in its M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program. To learn more about this specialization and view the course descriptions, visit.
Note on licensure:
The M.S. in Forensic Psychology is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology professional.
