Bachelors - Psychology: Forensic Psychology

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

The Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology program at Southern New Hampshire University is designed to prepare you to forge a career in the field. As you gain an understanding of psychological principles, you'll be able to learn to contribute to the resolution of criminal investigations. You'll also have opportunities to study the motivations behind human behavior and to develop critical-thinking skills.

What Are the Prerequisites?

In order to be a viable candidate for this program, you should be someone who likes working with and assisting others. Patience, trustworthiness, and communication skills are necessary, so you should possess these qualities and abilities. All applicants to Southern New Hampshire University programs must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent.

What Are the Course Requirements?

Your program curriculum will include Bachelor of Arts core courses, plus psychology major and forensic psychology concentration classes. Some free electives are also included.

Required Bachelor of Arts Core Courses

Course Code	Course Name
ENG 120	College Composition I
ENG 200	Sophomore Seminar
IT 100	Introduction to Information Technology
COM 212	Public Speaking
SNHU 303	SNHU Experience: Life After SNHU

SNHU 404 | SNHU Experience: General Education Capstone

• Choose two of the following:

Course Code	Course Name
MAT 130	Applied Finite Math
MAT 140	Precalculus
MAT 200	Mathematics for the Humanities
MAT 210	Calculus I
MAT 230	Discrete Mathematics
MAT 240	Applied Statistics

Bachelor of Arts Core Knowledge Courses

• Choose one of the following:

Course Code	Course Name
FAS 201	Introduction to Humanities I
FAS 202	Introduction to Humanities II
FAS 223	Appreciation and History of Music
FAS 340	Modern Art
FAS 370	American Art

• Choose one of the following:

Course Code	Course Name
HIS 109	Western Civilization I
HIS 110	Western Civilization II
HIS 113	United States History I
HIS 114	United States History II

• Choose one 200 level Literature Elective
• Choose one of the following:

Course Code	Course Name
PHL 210	Introduction to Western Philosophy
PHL 212	Introduction to Ethics
PHL 214	Logic, Language and Argumentation
PHL 230	Religions of the World

• Choose one science elective (not SCI 215)
• Choose four additional electives (ECO, ATH, SSC, POL, SOC, PSY)

Arts and Science Core Requirements

Students must take arts and science courses (nine credits) as outlined by faculty.

Psychology Major Courses

Course Code	Course Name
PSY 108	Introduction to Psychology
PSY 211	Human Growth and Development
PSY 215	Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
PSY 216	Psychology of Personality
PSY 224	Research Methods
PSY 305	Cognitive Psychology
PSY 444	Senior Seminar in Psychology

Four Psychology Elective Courses

Free Electives (21 Credits)

Forensic Psychology Concentration Courses

Course Code	Course Name
PSY 205	Forensic Psychology
PSY 257	Social Psychology
PSY 310	Criminal Psychology

Allied Course

Course Code	Course Name
SOC 324	Sociology of Crime and Violence

What Could I Do After Graduation?

Career Opportunities

When you have successfully completed the Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology program, you may find a number of opportunities to work within the criminal justice and legal systems. For instance, you might pursue the following careers:

• Forensic Treatment Specialist
• Case Manager
• Correctional Officer
• Court Liaison
• Law Enforcement Advocate
• Parole Officer

Advanced Degrees

Counseling, clinical, and research psychologists need doctorate degrees. If your goal is to continue your education and go on to become a full-fledged forensic psychologist, advanced degree programs such as the following might be of interest:

• Master of Arts in Psychology with a specialization in:
  • Forensic Psychology
• Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) in Clinical Psychology Program with a concentration in:
  • Forensic Psychology