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Are you intrigued by the psychology of criminal behavior and its impact throughout the legal system? Walden’s online MS in Forensic Psychology program allows you to:
Next Start Date: January 8, 2024
Transfer Credits: Up to 24 credits
Curriculum
In the MS in Forensic Psychology program, you will:
You will also be about to choose either a capstone or a field experience course to apply what you’ve learned to a real problem facing your profession.
Should you choose to pursue your doctorate degree, up to half of the credits earned in this program can then be applied to our PhD in Psychology program.
The MS in Forensic Psychology program can help prepare you to find work in a variety of roles, including:*
*Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.
Program Admission Considerations: All specializations require a bachelor's degree or higher.
General Admission Requirements: Completed online application and transcripts. Please note that the materials you are required to submit may vary depending on the academic program to which you apply. More information for international applicants.
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Currently, students who reside in Washington state must take the MS in Psychology Capstone and may not enroll in the Field Experience option.
Enrollment Restrictions by State
Walden currently cannot enroll residents of the following states/districts into the MS in Forensic Psychology program: Washington.
Note on Licensure
The MS in Forensic Psychology program is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology professional.
ONGOING MILITARY OFFER:
A 15% tuition reduction for servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and their spouses.*
*A 15% tuition reduction is available to new students who are servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a servicemember, veteran, or employee of the VA. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course.
Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, https://www.hlcommission.org/.