Psychology (Forensic Psychology), BS

Arizona State University - Kaplan International

This degree offers a small-college experience – with its close personal relationships – on ASU’s beautiful West Valley campus, plus the cutting-edge facilities and faculty of a top-tier research university.Forensic psychology is the application of psychology to the law. The concentration in forensic psychology within the Bachelor of Science program in psychology combines general training in psychology and specialized coursework in criminal law, criminal behavior, the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, and legal decision-making. When courts are faced with cases in which a psychology-related question arises, they may turn to psychologists for help. For example, psychologists might assist the court in understanding a criminal's mental state at the time of a crime or whether a particular jury might have been biased against a defendant based on his or her race. This is the realm of forensic psychology. Students learn about the various roles of psychologists in the legal system, which helps them to discover which roles they might like to pursue through careers in mental health or criminal justice, or through graduate training.

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