Forensic Psychology Major (Bachelor of Science)

A student majoring in forensic psychology must complete 63 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 344	Social Psychology	4
PSYC 366	Theories of Personality	4
PSYC 430	Psychological Testing	3
PSYC 447	Advanced Forensic Psychology	4
PSYC 471	Research Methods I: Design and Statistics	2
PSYC 472	Research Methods II: Project Development	2
PSYC 473	Research Methods III: Research Project	2
PSYC 492	Abnormal Psychology	4
PSYC 493	Psychology Practicum	3
PSYC 495	Colloquium: Orientation to Career and Graduate School	0
SOCI 234	Current Social Problems	4
Total Credit Hours:		63

Cognates:

BIOL 105	Contemporary Biology	4
	and
BIOL 106	Contemporary Biology	4
	or
BIOL 121	Anatomy and Physiology	4
	and
BIOL 122	Anatomy and Physiology	4
CHEM 101	Introductory Chemistry	4
CHEM 102	Introductory Chemistry	4
MATH 106	Introduction to Statistics	4
PHIL 204	Essentials of Critical Reasoning	4