Online Applied Psychology Forensic Degree :: Accredited Universities

Built on a liberal arts foundation, the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology with a Concentration in Forensic Psychology culminates with an overview of the major concepts, principles and practices of psychology and their intersection with the law. Your forensic psychology studies will prepare you to approach human behavior from the perspectives of sociological, psychological, criminological and other interdisciplinary theories.

Florida Tech’s Bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology with a concentration in Forensic Psychology investigates the psychological understanding of human behavior and how it applies to legal environments.

Built on a liberal arts foundation, this degree program examines the fundamental concepts, principles and practices of applied psychology. Particular emphasis is placed on the nature of how forensic psychology coincides with law enforcement and our legal system.

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- Recognize the foundations of: probable cause, proper investigative techniques, victimology, policing, courtroom procedures, rules of evidence, criminal and civil issues, search and seizure, and relevant research

- Identify, understand and develop practical solutions to problems facing today's organizations

- Approach human behavior from the perspectives of sociological, psychological, criminological and other interdisciplinary theories

- Value the complexity and key concepts of sociocultural and international diversity

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- Discover various major concepts of applied psychology, including theoretical perspectives, historical trends and empirical findings.

- Examine the basic questions concerning human nature, human behavior, crime and criminality from varying perspectives.

- Understand decision processes of police officers, prosecutors, defense lawyers, judges and juries.

- Gain skills you can apply immediately in the workplace.

Entry Requirements

- Complete an online application for admissions. Whether you want to apply through Quick Apply, as a full-time student or as a transient student, Florida Tech’s online application is quick and easy, and there is no fee. Simply create an account to securely submit your application and track its progress.

- Provide official documentation of high school graduation or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) if applying with less than 24 semester credit hours completed at an accredited institution.

- Provide official transcripts of all colleges and universities previously attended or presently attending.
- Schools must be listed in chronological order, including dual enrollment.
- All schools must be included, even if a term was not completed.

- Credit hours earned from regionally accredited schools will automatically be evaluated for transfer hours as part of the formal application process. In order for a class to be eligible for transfer, a grade of C or better must have been achieved. (A grade of C- will not be considered for transfer credit.)

- Official records must also be requested for any of the following that have been completed:

- CLEP/Advanced Placement exams
- GED College level examinations
- DANTES, USAFI examinations, Regent Standardized
Examinations or other advanced placement examinations

- Diagnostic assessments in both math and English are required to determine the appropriate academic requirements and classes.

- Provide a copy of a DD-214 if you are a separated or retired servicemember. Active-duty members must provide a NOBE DD2384.

- Credits from outside of the United States should be evaluated by an approved agency. See a list of approved evaluating agencies.

- Florida Tech does not give credit for work/life experience.

- A minimum of your last 25% of earned credit hours must be completed with Florida Tech in order to graduate.

International Applicants
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International candidates must prove English language proficiency by at least one of the following:

- A minimum score 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of at least a 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) or a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS, earned no more than two years before attendance at Florida Tech

- Attended for three consecutive years and graduation from an accredited or state-approved mainland U.S. high school where English is the language of instruction

- Successful completion of a total of 20 semester hours at a regionally accredited, mainland U.S. university or college where English is the language of instruction, including three semester hours of English that qualify as transfer credit for Florida Tech’s Composition and Rhetoric (COM 1101) course

- Successful completion of a NASFA-recognized ESL program

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The MSc Applications of Psychology is aimed at enhancing students knowledge and understanding of all key areas of applied psychology, but with a particular emphasis on the clinical and health arena. The programme is ideal for applicants who are either working in a clinical or health setting, and wish to enhance their knowledge of these areas to get the maximum benefits from their relevant work experience. The programme is also ideal for applicants who are interested in the applications of psychology, thus the programme will provide knowledge in key aspects of Psychology for example: Research & Enquiry, Professional Issues, Psychopathology, Forensic, Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology. This MSc does not require students to have Graduate Basis of Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree in a relevant, cognate discipline. Potential applications may also be considered if you have other qualifications or experience that demonstrate the possession of the required knowledge and skills. For those with a degree conferring GBC from the BPS, see "http://www.newman.ac.uk/higher-degree-courses/647/clinical-applications-of-psychology"

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In addition to expanding your knowledge of behavioral theories, the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology curriculum introduces how to effectively identify, understand and develop practical solutions to problems facing today’s organizations. This degree program allows you to choose electives from five popular concentrations, including Child Advocacy, Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Human Factors and Organizational Psychology.

A variety of organizations value knowledge of basic human behavior, in addition to critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skill sets. If you’re interested in gaining this in-demand know-how and studying how psychological principles can improve health, business management, product design or law, consider a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology. Florida Tech’s BA in Applied Psychology combines a broad-based liberal arts curriculum with a scientific approach to understanding human behavior. This flexible applied psychology degree program is offered 100% online and allows you to choose your own third- and fourth-year electives from five different concentrations.

Learn How to
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- Identify, understand and develop practical solutions to problems facing today’s organizations

- Distinguish between various psychological and other interdisciplinary theories of human behavior

- Respect the critical nature of reliability and validity when it comes to tests and measurements

- Value the complexity and key concepts of sociocultural and international diversity

Benefit From a Degree
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- Understand basic psychological processes, including areas in which psychology is a natural science and a social science.

- Discover various major concepts of applied psychology, including theoretical perspectives, historical trends and empirical findings.

- Recognize the value of empirical evidence and ethical behaviors.

- Gain skills you can apply immediately in the workplace.

Entry Requirements

- Complete an online application for admissions. Whether you want to apply through Quick Apply, as a full-time student or as a transient student, Florida Tech’s online application is quick and easy, and there is no fee. Simply create an account to securely submit your application and track its progress.

- Provide official documentation of high school graduation or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) if applying with less than 24 semester credit hours completed at an accredited institution.

- Provide official transcripts of all colleges and universities previously attended or presently attending.
- Schools must be listed in chronological order, including dual enrollment.
- All schools must be included, even if a term was not completed.

- Credit hours earned from regionally accredited schools will automatically be evaluated for transfer hours as part of the formal application process. In order for a class to be eligible for transfer, a grade of C or better must have been achieved. (A grade of C- will not be considered for transfer credit.)

- Official records must also be requested for any of the following that have been completed:

- CLEP/Advanced Placement exams
- GED College level examinations
- DANTES, USAFI examinations, Regent Standardized
Examinations or other advanced placement examinations

- Diagnostic assessments in both math and English are required to determine the appropriate academic requirements and classes.

- Provide a copy of a DD-214 if you are a separated or retired servicemember. Active-duty members must provide a NOBE DD2384.

- Credits from outside of the United States should be evaluated by an approved agency. See a list of approved evaluating agencies.

- Florida Tech does not give credit for work/life experience.

- A minimum of your last 25% of earned credit hours must be completed with Florida Tech in order to graduate.

International Applicants
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International candidates must prove English language proficiency by at least one of the following:

- A minimum score 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of at least a 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) or a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS, earned no more than two years before attendance at Florida Tech

- Attended for three consecutive years and graduation from an accredited or state-approved mainland U.S. high school where English is the language of instruction

- Successful completion of a total of 20 semester hours at a regionally accredited, mainland U.S. university or college where English is the language of instruction, including three semester hours of English that qualify as transfer credit for Florida Tech’s Composition and Rhetoric (COM 1101) course

- Successful completion of a NASFA-recognized ESL program

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A degree in psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society is the first step towards becoming a professional psychologist. Our psychology programmes have a strong focus on developing your employability and provide you with a comprehensive and critical understanding of the core principles of psychology, and how they are applied to real-world problems. This is achieved through our extensive academic and skills curriculum, the applied nature of our modules and the teaching of our experienced staff, many of whom are practicing psychologists and are renowned for their publication records.

The BSc (Hons) Psychology by distance learning degree focuses on the core information that underpins our knowledge of human behaviour in society. The programme is designed to give you the foundations in psychology at level four that will allow you to expand and branch out to the more specialised understanding in level five and six. These specialist areas could be forensic, positive psychology, mental health, politics, anomalistic psychology and many other areas due to the wide expanse of expertise of our staff.

Entry Requirements

280 UCAS points from a recognised Level 3 qualification

A levels/ BTEC/CACHE Diploma
Or Access to HE Diploma(Pass or higher).

For the full list of qualifications covered by the UCAS tariff and the associated points please check the UCAS website

Please note we would normally expect candidate will have at least a Grade C in English and Maths GCSE. (Most programmes accept Key Skills Level 2 Application of Number and Communication as equivalent to GCSE Maths and English). If there is a requirement for any other subject-specific GCSEs please see above.

As an inclusive university we recognise that applicants who have been out of education for some time may not have the formal qualifications usually required for entry to a course. We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and commitment to study and have relevant life/work experience that equips them to succeed on the course. We will assess this from the information provided in candidate's application (particularly candidate's personal statement) and may ask candidate to attend an interview or submit a piece of work to help us decide on candidate's eligibility for the course. Our pre-entry Information Advice and Guidance Team is able to provide further advice on entry requirements and suitability for study.

Overall IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; minimum 5.5 in Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent).

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The world is more connected now than ever before and the level of interaction is unprecedented. To navigate business and personal relationships successfully, you need to have a deep understanding of human behavior. The applied psychology degree program at Southern New Hampshire University puts psychological theories and approaches to work, turning classic concepts and current research into real-world solutions.

SNHU’s online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology offers a concentration in Applied Psychology, placing an emphasis on human behavior in specific environments. By looking closely at how core principles and research can be used to examine and impact society, this applied psychology degree will deepen your understanding of the societal institutions of health, industry, education, law and community service.

Coursework that Applies Psychological Principles

When you enroll in the concentration in Applied Psychology, you will investigate how different areas of psychology are used to both answer questions and create real-world solutions. By applying the appropriate research methods, you will learn to interpret behavior and mental processes through different psychological perspectives. The applied psychology degree studies specific areas of practical and research-based human behavior, including:

- Educational Psychology - How and why people learn are at the core of educational psychology. Explore the concepts of readiness, development, reasoning and individual differences as you refine your understanding of human behavior in an educational environment.

- Sport Psychology - Learn about leadership and what motivates people to perform at the top of their game. Gain an understanding of how self-control, aggression, commitment and anxiety relate to each other.
Forensic Psychology - Connect psychology to the legal system, with an emphasis on the social psychology of the courtroom. Examine testimony, interviewing strategy, recovered memories and witness credibility from a psychological point of view.

- Health Psychology - Applying the biopsychosocial model to health beliefs and behaviors can promote healing and wellbeing and improve coping with illness. Health psychology applies principles and theories as they relate to the healthcare system, individuals and practitioners.
Industrial Organizational Psychology - Apply psychological theories, principles and research to the workplace and improve office climate, performance and organizational results.

- Community Psychology - Understanding that context matters is critical to developing a comprehensive perspective. Social issues, community support systems, and policies and interventions that foster collective and individual wellness are the focus of this interactive and interdisciplinary subject.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

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Undergraduate applications will be considered for admission to the upcoming term start on a rolling basis. Eligibility for admission is based upon the following:

- Applicants need to have completed the equivalent of a US Secondary School

- Applicants will require the equivalent of a 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by:

TOEFL score of 71 and greater, IELTS score of 6.5 and greater, PTE score of 49 and greater, ELS score of 111 and greater, EF score of 107 and greater, and Michigan score of 85 and greater. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

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