MA in Forensic Psychology

MA in Forensic Psychology is a Masters program taught at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The MA in Forensic Psychology at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is designed to train practitioners to provide psychology services to and within the criminal and civil justice systems. The 42-credit curriculum focuses on psychological development and psychopathology, personality assessment, psycho-therapeutic techniques, and research methods. It also emphasizes multicultural awareness and the unique tensions between psychology and law.

Students can complete an externship, a thesis, or both through the dual track. The program requires completing one option to supplement coursework: clinical fieldwork, non-clinical fieldwork, or a thesis. Graduates may pursue roles such as advocates, research assistants, case managers, or court liaisons, and the program is prepared for doctoral study in psychology and/or work in settings such as mental health courts, legal offices, jails/detention centers, or parole/probation offices.

The minimum requirements for admission in MA in Forensic Psychology at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice as pre-requiste for admission in MA in Forensic Psychology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/academics/graduate-programs/ma-forensic-psychology

• Advocates
• Research assistants
• Case managers
• Court liaisons

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.