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Sep 26, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
B.S. in Forensic Psychology
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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.
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Christian Literacy 18 hours
Cultural Heritage Literacy 9 hours
Information and Communication Literacy 9 hours
Mathematical and Scientific Literacy 7 hours
Natural or Physical Science Requirement
Personal and Social Literacy 7 hours
Professional Literacy 56 hours
Discipline Required Courses 14 hours
Departmental Requirements 24 hours
Forensic Psychology Degree Electives 12 hours
Psychology Elective (choose one course, 3 hours)
Forensic Law Elective Options (choose one course, 3 hours)
Other Forensic Psychology Elective Options (choose two courses, 6 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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