Online Schools for Forensic Psychology

Argosy University

• The Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology program offered by Argosy University Online allows a student to pursue her degree while working at her own pace. The program requires 36 credit hours to complete, with a combination of both core and elective classes. Courses include behavior and psychopathology, psychology and the legal system, psychology and criminal behavior, psychology of the victim and professional and ethical issues. A student must also complete a seminar designed to examine her experience level and aid in writing her thesis.

  Tuition costs at Argosy University as of 2010 are $625 per credit hour. A number of financial aid options are available to assist students in paying for an education.

  Argosy University

  2233 West Dunlap Avenue

  Phoenix, AZ 85021

  866-4ARGOSY

  online.argosy.edu

Walden University

• Walden University offers students the opportunity to earn a Master of Science in Forensic Psychology with the ability to concentrate on a specific area of study. Specializations include mental health applications, forensic psychology in the community, psychology and the legal system and program planning and evaluation. Students receive training in courses such as abnormal behavior, criminal behavior, social psychology, statistics, interview strategies, police psychology and psychology in the courts.

  Prospective students entering Walden University during the 2010-2011 academic year can expect tuition costs of $380 per credit hour. Financial aid options are available for those who qualify.

  Walden University

  155 5th Avenue South

  Minneapolis, MN 55401

  612-338-7224

  waldenu.edu

Chicago School of Professional Psychology

• The Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology program offered by the Chicago School of Professional Psychology combines online and on-campus learning with their online-blended program. A student may complete his studies in as little as 20 months with classes beginning every eight weeks. Course options include the fields of psychopathology, ethics and professional issues, mental health laws, trauma and crisis intervention and substance abuse treatment.

  Tuition costs for the Chicago School of Professional Psychology are available upon request; however the school offers a number of financial aid options for students to choose from.

  Chicago School of Professional Psychology

  325 North Wells Street

  Chicago, IL 60654

  312-329-6600

  thechicagoschool.edu