Master's Programs in Forensic Psychology

Argosy University

• Argosy University offers an online Master of Arts (M.A.) in forensic psychology through the university's American School of Professional Psychology, part of the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences. Students can pursue the degree at their own pace.

  Argosy University, Phoenix
  2233 W. Dunlap Ave.
  Phoenix, AZ 85021
  866-427-4679
  online.argosy.edu

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

• The Chicago School of Professional Psychology offers an M.A. in forensic psychology at the school's Chicago and Washington, D.C., campuses. The program follows the model of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP) and helps prepare students to take the national licensure exam in clinical psychology.

  The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
  325 N. Wells St.
  Chicago, IL 60654
  312-329-6600
  thechicagoschool.edu

Fairleigh Dickinson University

• Fairleigh Dickinson University offers an M.A. in forensic psychology program with the intent to prepare the student for master's-level forensic jobs or as a springboard for pursuing doctoral training in psychology or law. The seven core faculty members all have doctoral degrees and include experts in clinical, social and experimental psychology, a sociologist and a criminologist.

  Fairleigh Dickinson University
  1000 River Rd.
  Teaneck, NJ 07666
  800-338-8803
  view.fdu.edu

Holy Names University

• Holy Names University in Oakland, California, offers a 31-unit M.A. in forensic psychology. This program is designed for licensed clinicians and nurses to prepare them to work with victims and perpetrators in a correctional setting. The program is based on a philosophy of restorative justice.

  Holy Names University
  3500 Mountain Blvd.
  Oakland, CA 94619
  510-436-1000
  hnu.edu

Roger Williams University

• Roger Williams University in Rhode Island offers a full-time forensic master's program. Students can take the program in a traditional classroom setting, meeting approximately 40 hours each semester or as independent directed study that meets in a classroom from four to six times during the semester.

  Roger Williams University
  One Old Ferry Rd.
  Bristol, RI 02809
  401-253-1040
  rwu.edu

University of North Dakota

• The University of North Dakota offers both an M.A. and a Master of Science (M.S.) in forensic psychology. The difference between the degree programs is that the M.S. is a full-time 44-credit program while the M.A. is a 34-credit program designed for working professionals.

  University of North Dakota
  Grand Forks, ND 58202
  701-777-2011
  und.edu