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Dec 08, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Psychology, B.A., Forensic Psychology Concentration
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The Forensic Psychology concentration challenges students to apply their research skills, psychological knowledge, and critical thinking abilities to a variety of issues facing the intersection of psychology and the legal system. This concentration helps prepare students for careers within the criminal justice field, in areas such as forensic mental health counseling, assessment of criminal populations, and psychological assistance with criminal investigations. Students wishing to become forensic psychologists would need to continue to graduate-level study in forensic psychology, and this concentration provides the ideal curriculum for this pursuit.
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Requirements for Psychology Majors
Psychology majors must complete a minimum of 21 credits in the Department at Westfield State University.
Required Courses - 12 Credits
Content Courses - 18 Credits
Select the number of courses indicated below from each of the 4 categories.
Capstone Experience - 3 Credits
Pre-requisites: All capstone experiences (CE) require the student to be a senior Psychology major. Some CEs may have additional pre-requisites. Choose one of the following options:
Electives in Psychology - 6 credits
Students must take two 200- or 300-level psychology courses with advisement.
Department Assessment Post-Test
Forensic Psychology Concentration
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