Massachusetts Forensic Psychology Programs

Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology

• The Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology in Boston has job placement assistance and a 93% graduation rate. The school offers many specialized degrees in psychology at the graduate level, including forensic psychology. Forensic psychology is offered as a Master of Arts (MA) degree in forensic & counseling psychology and as a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) in clinical psychology with a forensic psychology concentration. The MA program is structured as a two year curriculum that teaches students to apply psychological principles to clinical, legal, educational, correctional and administrative systems. It provides all necessary requirements to become a licensed clinician in the state of Massachusetts.

  Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
  221 Rivermoor Street
  Boston, MA 02132
  617-327-6777
  mspp.edu

American International College

• Located in Springfield, American International College (AIC) is comprised of four schools specializing in areas of health, business administration, education, art, sciences, and continuing education. The college emphasizes public service and co-curricular activities and is recognized for its achievements in award winning ceremonies. AIC offers the Master of Science (MS) degree in forensic psychology, which combines psychology and criminal justice coursework for a total of 36 credits. The program also requires a one semester externship in forensic psychology. It was designed for students who have already obtained a bachelor's degree in psychology, criminal justice or a related field.

  American International College
  1000 State Street
  Springfield MA 01109
  800-242-3142
  aic.edu

Mount Ida College

• Mount Ida College in Newton offers undergraduate and graduate degrees within five schools focused on arts and sciences, business, design, animal science and funeral service. The school is actively involved with the innovation of green technologies and has implemented green initiatives such as its campus recycling program and green printing programs focused on the use of soy ink, recyclable paper and FSC certified paper (forests with environmentally safe tree cutting methods). Mount Ida offers the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in psychology with a concentration in forensic psychology, combining core classes with psychology and criminal justices courses, for a total of 122 credits. Other requirements include a senior thesis and the option of a practicum or senior seminar.

  Mount Ida College
  777 Dedham St.
  Newton, MA 02459.
  617-928-4500
  mountida.edu