Masters degree in Forensic Psychology

Learn more about the MS in Forensic Psychology and what it can do for your career...

masters forensic psychology

The field of forensic psychology has evolved due to greater inspection of our legal system and the holes found within.

Forensic psychology professionals provide a greater understanding of real life situations as well as the legal system in order to essentially translate real life into legal terms the court system can understand and work with.

Forensic psychologists are found frequently as expert witnesses explaining the state of mind of a criminal, judging whether a defendant is malingering (lying) or not, expressing the level of competency of an individual, and expressing opinions regarding the mental profile of a criminal.

Masters programs in forensic psychology will prepare students to perform all of the above as well as provide students with the knowledge and skills to provide treatment programs, sentencing recommendations, and aid in the development of legal policy creation and reform.

What you will learn...

Specifically, a Masters degree program in Forensic Psychology will provide you with knowledge in most if not all of the following areas:

Masters in Forensic Psychology Concepts

  • Tenets of forensic psychology and the criminal justice system
  • Criminal profiling
  • Police psychology
  • Psychology in criminal courts
  • Correctional psychology
  • Abnormal behavior
  • Assessment and diagnostics
  • Principles of statistics and forensic psychology research
  • Techniques and instruments used for evaluation in the forensic psychology arena
  • Sociological and anthropoligical aspects of criminal behavior
  • Professional and ethical issues for the forensic psychology professional
  • Social psychology
  • Psychometrics
  • Treatment of various forensic demographics (sex offenders, substance abusers, victims of crime, etc.)
  • Juvenile delinquency, justice system, and reform
  • Multicultural counseling
  • Therapy techniques

Masters in Forensic Psychology Programs ...

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**After completing the above form, a representative from Walden University will provide you with more information about their Masters degree program in Forensic Psychology, and about future career prospects associated with this degree.

Career possibilities for those with a Master's degree in Forensic Psychology...

  • Forensic Psychologist (distinction often requires a PhD in a Psychology field - not necessarily forensic psychology)
  • Case Manager
  • Clinical and Program Director
  • Correctional Officer
  • Court Liason
  • Expert Witness
  • Forensic Treatment Specialist
  • Jury Consultant
  • Law Enforcement Advocate

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