Sep 26, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

B.S. in Forensic Psychology

Location(s): Montgomery Campus, Birmingham Campus, Huntsville Campus, Mobile Campus, Online Campus


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The degree in Forensic Psychology will provide students with the core set of education and skills common to an undergraduate degree in psychology, with an emphasis on areas related to law, forensics, and crime victim advocacy. It is specifically designed for students who desire to work in areas of law enforcement, legal systems, rehabilitation and correctional facilities, and organizations that support victims of crime through trial and recovery. The degree includes a selection of courses in criminal justice (online students take courses with BCJ prefix) to provide students with knowledge in the area of forensics and criminal justice areas to apply to the core psychology learned in the program.

Core Curriculum 50 hours


Professional Literacy 56 hours


Forensic Psychology Degree Electives 12 hours


General Education Electives 18 hours


Free Electives (any advisor approved courses or transfers)

Total Hours 124 hours


All incoming freshmen must complete FAF 1111 . Students transferring more than 12 semester hours will take FAF 2111  in lieu of FAF 1111 .

Note for baccalaureate degrees


Note: The following are required for graduation: (1) 36 hours of upper level credits; i.e. courses at the 3000 and 4000 level. (2) An overall, as well as a content GPA of at least 2.0. (3) Completion of the major field exam.

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