Forensic Psychology, MS

The MS program in forensic psychology provides working professionals with an understanding of mental health issues and human behaviour concerning crime and the criminal justice and legal systems.

The curriculum involves specialized coursework in criminal law, criminal behaviour, the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, and legal decision-making. Through these courses, students learn about the various roles for psychologists in the legal system and discover which roles they might like to pursue through careers in mental health, criminal justice, or additional graduate training.

Graduates are not license-eligible for clinical practice but are well prepared to enter advanced degree and continuing education programs in counselling and related fields.

The New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University's vibrant West campus focuses on a personalized learning experience and the complex and unique ways that different study fields interact and affect one another to prepare you for the future better.

The undergraduate and graduate degrees offered within the New College are designed to provide innovative coursework and hands-on experiences to prepare students for the social, economic, political, and cultural challenges they will face in a rapidly expanding, diverse global marketplace.

New College programs emphasize experiential learning that spans academic disciplines and encourages an appreciation for all forms of creativity. Each program provides study and exploration that fosters a deeper understanding of the human experience's diversity and interdependent nature.

A curriculum that supports a compassionate and creative approach to the complexities of real-world challenges is a hallmark of the New College. In carefully crafting courses for these degrees, the nationally acclaimed ASU New College faculty is committed to developing programs that teach students to nurture and expand their intellectual curiosity.

New College programs and courses help students develop a critical outlook based on observation and a vast array of inquiry methods, preparing them to become independent thinkers who are empowered to help shape their society.