Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology

• Those individuals with experience in law enforcement or a background in psychology should consider the exciting field of forensic psychology. Students of Argosy University’s Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology online program have the flexibility and freedom to pursue their degree at their own pace by taking classes any time of the day or night.

  This master’s degree in psychology is offered through Argosy University’s American School of Professional Psychology, part of the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences. This online psychology degree program can prepare students to apply clinical, counseling, and neuropsychology skills within the criminal justice and civil legal systems. Forensic psychologists are active participants in a range of law enforcement arenas, providing psychological services such as consultation, assessment, and intervention.

• Argosy University’s faculty members are mindful of real-world expectations and relevant skill sets. These experienced practitioners provide an understanding of the theory, training, and practice of forensic psychology, delivering instruction about the following subjects and techniques:

  • The epidemiology of mental/behavioral disorders
  • Risk factors for violence and criminality
  • Profiling and patterning
  • Psychological testing
  • Prediction and intervention measurement
  • Forensic assessment
  • Criminal and civil law procedures
  • Secure environments
  • Forensic treatment and intervention skills
  • Professional standards and ethics

  ACCREDITATION

  Argosy University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission http://www.ncahlc.org and a member of the North Central Association (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, 1.800.621.7440, http://www.ncahlc.org/.

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