Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Psychology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University focuses on applying psychological research and evidence-based practices to the legal field.

Key facts

The Forensic Psychology programme brings together many of Embry‑Riddle’s strengths in areas such as applied psychology, social/behavioral research and the forensic sciences.

This degree is one of only a handful of forensic psychology bachelor’s programmes in the nation. It is also one of only a few programmes of its kind with courses taught by faculty (not graduate students or TAs), small classes and a wide range of hands-on activities.

In this programme, students will learn how to:

Inform legal arguments and judicial decision making

Aid criminal investigations

Aid persons in troubling situations (e.g., victims of crime)

Careers and opportunities

Forensic psychology students graduate ready to enter careers in:

Psychology

Legal systems

Law enforcement agencies

Government security agencies

Aviation

Law firms

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology of Deception Detection

Personality and Profiling

Forensic Psychology

Criminality

Courts and Criminal Justice

Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

122 SCH

122-123 Credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Prescott, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Application and Application Fee: $50 application fee

All International undergraduate applicants who have any educational experience outside the United States may be required to provide an official evaluation in English including the cumulative grade-point average. High school students are required to have a document-by-document evaluation

Students with university credit are also required to have a course-by-course evaluation. Students who have not taken college courses or who have taken less than 30 hours of college coursework must submit an official high school transcript from all high schools attended

Foreign credential evaluations are not needed for the following students: students who have attended an IB Program, students who have attended a high school with U.S. Regional Accreditation or students who have attended an American International School

All international students must provide a copy of his or her valid passport for immigration purposes

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

46026 USD / year

≈ 46026 USD / year
Out-of-State

44160 USD / year

≈ 44160 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44160 USD / year

≈ 44160 USD / year

Living costs

Prescott

United States

960 - 1440 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key facts

In this programme, students will learn how to:

Careers and opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Campus Location

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