MA in Forensic Psychology

MA in Forensic Psychology is a Masters program taught at National Defense University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The MA in Forensic Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice is designed to train practitioners to provide psychology services within criminal and civil justice systems, and to prepare students for doctoral study in psychology. Students develop an advanced understanding of psychological development and psychopathology, personality assessment, psychotherapeutic techniques, and research methods.

The curriculum has a 42-credit structure and includes options to complete an externship, a thesis, or both through a dual track. The program requires one of the following to supplement coursework: clinical fieldwork, non-clinical fieldwork, or a thesis. It focuses on serving and studying both offenders and victims and emphasizes the relationship between psychology and law, including multicultural awareness.

The minimum requirements for admission in MA in Forensic Psychology at National Defense University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by National Defense University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by National Defense University 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

• Advocate
• Research assistant
• Case manager
• Court liaison

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