PhD in Forensic Psychology
Introduction
PhD in Forensic Psychology is a PhD program taught at Walden University, USA. Intake: October. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
Walden University offers an online PhD in Forensic Psychology focused on the intersection of crime, psychology, and the legal system. Students develop doctoral research skills and build forensic psychology knowledge through Doctoral Writing Assessment, Foundation course, Core courses, Research courses, Specialization courses, and Completion of Doctoral Dissertation.
The program includes Dissertation Support Courses and Dissertation Writing Courses, with continuous enrollment in 1 credit per term for a minimum of 5 terms until completion, plus a Dissertation course that is continuously enrolled for a minimum of three terms until completed. Students also complete PhD residencies consisting of 4 four-day sessions, and complete a capstone preparation course (5 cr.) with Doctoral Dissertation.
The program is designed for students who want to serve the criminal justice system through consultation, research, or teaching. Walden also offers a completion program for students who have moved past ABD, and students have up to 8 years to complete their doctoral program unless they petition for an extension.
Modules
- Doctoral Writing Assessment
- Foundation course
- Core courses
- Research courses
- Specialization courses
- Completion of Doctoral Dissertation
- Dissertation Support Courses
- Dissertation Writing Courses
- Dissertation course
- PhD residencies
- Capstone preparation course
- Doctoral Dissertation
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in PhD in Forensic Psychology at Walden University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Walden University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Walden University as pre-requiste for admission in PhD in Forensic Psychology.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at http://www.waldenu.edu/online-doctoral-programs/phd-in-forensic-psychology
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.