Overview

Course description

During the Psychology - Criminal Justice program at Walden University, you will discover and analyze types of victimization and how to work with victims of crime as you prepare for or grow your career in the fields of criminal justice, social service, or law enforcement.

This course will examine the interest in serial and mass murder in popular culture and explore typologies and theories of criminal behaviour. Students will assess and discuss the history and evolution of profiling; roles, goals, and responsibilities of profilers; the use of profiling in criminal investigations; and populations victimized by serial and mass murderers. Students will also apply typologies and criminal theories to real-world case scenarios.

More than that, you will explore theories and research that provide cognitive, behavioural, and psychological explanations of criminal behaviour. Through the examination of such theories, you will have the opportunity to gain the professional knowledge and sensibilities to be able to interact effectively with offenders.

Another area for students to study will be the theory of justice and practices that emphasize repairing the harm caused by criminal behaviour. They will learn the ways in which this effort contrasts with an adversarial approach to justice. Students learn about strategies involving stakeholders in actions that transform the relationships among victims, offenders, communities, and criminal justice agencies in their response to crime.

Career

A BS in Psychology degree can prepare you to pursue career roles such as:1

Caseworker
Community organization worker
Public relations representative
Research assistant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminology and Social Control
Profiling Serial and Mass Murderers
The Criminal Mind
Restorative Justice
Mobilizing and Coordinating Community Response
Victimology

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 32 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

181 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Criminal Justice View 274 other Bachelors in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is considered for adult students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Admission requirements vary by program and degree level. You may need to supply additional information for certain programs and/or degrees.

Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date
English proficiency test scores (if applicable)
Completed application
Current résumé, when applicable
Access to a computer and the Internet
As an international applicant, you must have your transcript evaluated to determine the academic equivalency to U.S. educational standards

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23756 USD / year

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23756 USD / year

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23756 USD / year

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