Forensic Psychology Major (Bachelor of Science)

This major is recommended for students pursuing careers in law enforcement, parole, and probation. A student majoring in forensic psychology must complete 65 quarter hours in the major. In addition, the student must complete the required cognates, the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin. Senior students are required to take the Major Field Test (MFT) in psychology.

Required Courses:

ANTH 225	Cultural Anthropology	4
CORR 285	Introduction to Criminal Justice	4
CORR 385	Criminology	4
CORR 387	Juvenile Delinquency	3
PSYC 120	Introduction to The Psychology Major	0
PSYC 140	Introduction to Psychology: Social Foundations	4
PSYC 141	Introduction to Psychology: Biological Foundations	4
PSYC 215	Developmental Psychology	4
PSYC 247	Introduction to Forensic Psychology	4
PSYC 271	Research Methods and Statistics I	4
PSYC 272	Research Methods and Statistics II	4
PSYC 344	Social Psychology	4
PSYC 366	Theories of Personality	4
PSYC 430	Psychological Testing	3
PSYC 447	Advanced Forensic Psychology	4
PSYC 492	Abnormal Psychology	4
PSYC 493	Psychology Practicum	3
PSYC 495	Colloquium: Orientation to Degree Completion	0
SOCI 234	Current Social Problems	4
Total Credit Hours:		65

Cognates:

Choose one science sequence with accompanying labs (12 credits):

BIOL 121	Anatomy and Physiology	4
BIOL 121L	Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	0
BIOL 122	Anatomy and Physiology	4
BIOL 122L	Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	0
BIOL 123	Anatomy and Physiology	4
BIOL 123L	Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory	0
	or
BIOL 141	General Biology	4
BIOL 141L	General Biology Laboratory	0
BIOL 142	General Biology	4
BIOL 142L	General Biology Laboratory	0
BIOL 143	General Biology	4
BIOL 143L	General Biology Laboratory	0

Advanced courses may be substituted.

Choose one philosophy (4 credits):

PHIL 204	Essentials of Critical Reasoning	4
	or
PHIL 205	Introduction to Philosophy	4