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The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Psychology at the Embry-Riddle Prescott Campus combines interests in human behavior and the desire to positively impact the legal system. Psychology, research, math, science, statistics, and security are the foundations of the forensic psychology degree. This bachelor's degree builds on the understanding of behavioral and cognitive sciences, the impact of our society and culture on behavior, and the tools needed to evaluate those involved. Forensic psychology students are well-prepared to enter careers in psychology or various related fields within court systems, law enforcement agencies, government security agencies, and law firms, and pursue postgraduate study in master-level and doctoral programs.

Embry-Riddle’s Forensic Psychology program brings together many current ERAU strengths in areas such as applied psychology, social/behavioral research, and forensics and security.

The program is one of only a handful of Forensic Psychology bachelor programs in the nation and is one of only a few programs in psychology in which courses are taught by faculty (not graduate students or TAs), with small classes and extensive hands-on activities.

Our Prescott campus has a host of biological and psychological measurement equipment for demonstrations and student research. Students also have access to the forensics labs, cyber security labs, and intelligence labs that are part of the College of Security & Intelligence.

Students in Forensic Psychology have opportunities to mentor juvenile offenders and volunteer in the local civil/criminal justice system, conduct hands-on research, pursue professional networking and development, and present their research at national scientific conferences. Psych Club (open to all majors) is one of the fastest growing student clubs on campus, and provides additional social and professional opportunities for students.

The goal of the Forensic Psychology program is to develop professionals trained in the science of human behavior and mental processes as they apply to the civil, legal, and criminal environments. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the basic approaches to behavioral/cognitive science, the U.S. legal system, the role of social and organizational context in human behavior, and how these tools can be used to understand, evaluate, and predict human behavior in a variety of situations. Students in the Forensic Psychology program will be prepared to meet the entry requirements for graduate programs in Forensic Psychology or related disciplines, assist with personnel evaluation in a variety of settings, work with local and federal agencies as part of an enforcement or predictive behavior team, and contribute across many industries to the understanding and prediction of human interaction in a civil/criminal context.

Degree Requirements

Students in Forensic Psychology take 122 credits. Students in the program will receive a broad foundation in math, sciences, and research, achieved through lab science coursework as well as a 2-course sequence of psychological statistics and research methodology. Students also learn personnel assessment, group behavior, and criminality, including the design and science underlying measurements of human attitudes and behavior. Students combine their psychological training with a solid foundation in global and cyber security, forensic science, and understanding of both the U.S. legal system and international affairs. Students must complete a two-semester Capstone in which they will demonstrate their integration of this knowledge via a student-led research project or practicum experience.