Psychology – Forensic Psychology (BA)
This online Bachelor of Arts in psychology with a concentration in forensic psychology — one of the only undergraduate degrees on this topic in the nation — combines general training in psychology with specialized coursework in criminal law, criminal behavior and the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders and legal decision-making. You’ll be prepared for careers in mental health and criminal justice or further education in the field.
Forensic psychology classes
Foundational courses in this forensic psychology bachelor’s degree concentration cover core concepts, including research, psychology, statistics and the law. In addition, you can pursue a wide range of electives based on your interests, including juvenile justice or specific categories of criminal behavior. Courses may include:
PSY 230: Introduction to Statistics (QTRS OR CS)
PSY 366: Psychological Disorders (SOBE OR SB)
PSY 368: Forensic Psychology
PSY 468: Psychology and Law
PSY 474: Correctional Psychology
CRJ 309: Criminology (SOBE OR SB)
PSY 290: Research Methods (SCIT OR L or SG)
Jobs you could get with a forensic psychology BA
Professional paths you can pursue with a forensic psychology bachelor’s degree concentration include administrative and corrections roles or positions as a technician. Other careers in the field may require further education. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:
Social Workers, All Other
Growth: 3.9%
Salary: $69,480
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Growth: -0.7%
Salary: $93,580
Lawyers
Growth: 4.1%
Salary: $151,160
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Growth: 11.2%
Salary: $95,830
Mental Health Counselors
Growth: 16.8%
Salary: $59,190
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Growth: 2.6%
Salary: $64,520
Psychiatrists
Growth: 6.1%
Salary: $0
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Growth: 3.4%
Salary: $58,570
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Growth: 9.7%
Salary: $60,060