Located in New York City, the Department of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice offers a bachelor degree, two master's degrees, a doctorate degree, and a post-graduate certificate in forensic psychology. The bachelor's degree provides a basic education in research methods, psychological theory, ways that psychological principles interact with the legal system. The master's degree in forensic psychology consists of 42 credits and is focused on the analysis and treatment of victims and offenders. It is designed to prepare the student for the doctorate degree. The master's degree in forensic mental health counseling consists of 60 credits and provides all necessary coursework to obtain a counseling license in the field. The certificate is for students with a master's degree or doctorate degree, and consists of an additional 18 credits providing advanced training in one of six specialized areas. The doctoral degree provides the two track options of clinical psychology (90 credits) or experimental psychology (60 credits).
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Department of Psychology
445 W. 59th St. Room 2131N
New York, NY 10019
212-237-8783
jjay.cuny.edu
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology offers a master's degree in forensic psychology, a master's degree in applied forensic psychology services, a doctorate degree in clinical forensic psychology, and a certificate in applied forensics. The certificate and master's in applied forensic services are both available in an on-line/blended format. The certificate is for either those already working in the field or those pursuing a master's degree and is completed in five months. The master's in applied forensic psychology can be completed in 20 months and focuses on mental health and technical skills such as assessment. The master's degree in forensic psychology takes two years as a full-time student or four years part-time and provides the options of concentrations in corrections, sex offenders, or child protection. The doctorate degree in clinical forensic psychology is offered in traditional or accelerated formats and designed to prepare students for roles in both forensic and educational settings.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
325 N. Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60654
312-329-6600
thechicagoschool.edu
The California School of Forensic Psychology within Alliant International University offers a bachelor's degree in forensic behavioral studies, a doctorate degree in forensic psychology (Psy.D) and a doctorate degree of philosophy in forensic psychology (Ph.D). The bachelor's degree is offered in the Fresno and San Diego locations and concentrates on the three areas of criminal justice, criminal psychology, and criminal policy and law. The Psy.D program is offered at all six U.S. campuses and is a four-year program based on clinical psychology and preparing students for careers in academics, research, or law enforcement. The Ph.D program is available only at the Fresno location and offers students the choice of two tracks in either clinical licensure, or psychology, policy, and law. The clinical licensure track is a five-year program requiring a coursework basis of forensic research, criminology, law, and clinical psychology. The psychology, policy, and law track is a four-year program focusing on the way clinical psychology can be applied to policy implementation and legal decision-making that prepares students for careers such as legislative analysis or mental health advocacy.
Alliant International University-Fresno Campus
5130 E. Clinton Way
Fresno, California 93727
559-456-2777
alliant.edu