Overview

Why Forensic Psychology at Bay Path University?

The Forensic Psychology program at Bay Path University is designed for students to apply the principles and insights of psychology within the mental health, criminal justice, and legal systems. The demand for expertise in this field is rapidly increasing, with multiple career opportunities. Forensic Psychology majors are prepared to work in these types of settings: domestic violence programs, male and female correctional facilities, re-entry programs, the court system, probation, Department of Youth Services, working with gang members, law enforcement, and substance abuse agencies to name a few.

A sampling of what students will learn:

What motivates criminal behavior?
How are the issues of female offenders different from the needs of male offenders?
What role does mental illness play in relation to crime, and how do the criminal justice and legal systems address the issues?
Are psychopaths driven by biological deficits or societal influences?
How are families affected by incarceration?
What contributes to offender rehabilitation and effective re-entry back into the community?
What ethical considerations must be considered when the legal system, criminal justice system, and the mental health system are all involved with a case?
What is the psychological impact on both perpetrators and victims of a crime, and how are they different?

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Wellness
Survey of Forensic Psychology
Research Methods in the Social Sciences
Literary Genres
Psychology of Criminal Behavior
Statistics
Survey of Forensic Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Theories of Personality

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00

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More details

Online Option: new sessions start about every six or seven weeks

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Forensic Psychology View 26 other Bachelors in Forensic Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

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

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application: Paper, Online, or Common Application

Official high school transcript from an accredited school or high school equivalency certificate (G.E.D., HiSET or TASC)

Writing sample
Essay

Tuition Fee

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International

37227 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37227 USD per year during 48 months.
National

37227 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37227 USD per year during 48 months.

Online: $410 per credit

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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