Located in Arlington Virginia, Marymount University offers a M.A. in forensic psychology, as well as a M.A. in community counseling with a forensic psychology option. The forensic psychology degree program consists of 26 hour credits with the option to also earn a M.A. in community counseling. Earning both degrees requires a total of 75 credit hours to be completed, with the graduate eligible to sit for the National Board of Certified Counselors. Admission to the program requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, acceptable grade point average and acceptable GRE scores (including writing). Marymount University is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Argosy University offers a master's program in forensic psychology at its campus in Arlington, Virginia. The program offers courses applicable to "law enforcement, legal and organizational consultation, and program analysis." The course list consists of 30 credit hours of core classes with six hours of elective classes required. The complete list of coursework can be found at the college website. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution as well as a 3.0 grade point average. Argosy is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is located in Washington D.C. and offers a M.A. in Forensic Psychology. The program is set up in accordance with the requirements for licensure in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Delaware. Students have the option of tailoring the program to suit the requirements of particular career and professional goals by choosing concentrations in child protection, sex offenders, or corrections. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.