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Overview In the Forensic Psychology program from Saint Ambrose University, you will study criminal behavior, treatment of victims, theories of counseling, criminal law and procedure, and drugs and society. And because your education is grounded in the liberal arts, developing skills such as writing, research, and problem-solving are part of the curriculum.Courses such as Brain and Behavior walk you through the construction of the human nervous system and how those biological mechanisms are relevant to psychology. Before you graduate, you'll dive into research and methodology in the Advanced Experimental Design and Analysis course. SAU faculty have diverse experience in psychological research and clinical practice, and they share their expertise in neuroscience and forensic areas, too. They've created unique courses, research opportunities, and internships beyond traditional undergraduate programs. And, they believe their job is to teach and mentor.From your first year to your last, you will meet with a faculty member at least once a semester to discuss your goals and paths to enhance your education. They offer career advice and can help you with graduate school applications.CareersA Forensic psychology major may work as a victim advocate, court liaison, in law enforcement and probation, as a crime analyst, investigative researcher, employment counselor, correction counselor trainee, interviewer, personnel analysts, and more.To become a licensed psychologist, you will need a master's or doctorate degree (depending on the state in which you practice). Many of our majors continue their education at SAU in graduate programs such as Master of Social Work or Master of Criminal Justice. Both over online course options! I want to find another Bachelor Course

The Forensic Psychology program from Saint Ambrose University ties the classroom to the world, and you'll thrive through experience. Intern as a victim advocate. Guide a former inmate through programs and resources. Or, research patterns of crime. At SAU, your education amplifies your impact in the world.

Disciplines

PsychologyForensic ScienceEducational Psychology

Requirements

Academic Requirements

gpa

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 79

Other Requirements

1To become an SAU Fighting Bee you need a cumulative unweighted grade point average of 2.5 or above (on a 4.0 unweighted scale) from an accredited high school.St. Ambrose University has a test-optional* admissions process, but if you would like to submit scores, please make sure they are submitted either on high school transcript(s) or from the appropriate testing service. Send your test score(s) to St. Ambrose by using these codes, ACT: 1352, SAT: 6617.

Forensic Psychology