Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice - Forensic Psychology

Crime has an interactive relationship with Psychology. What makes a criminal commit their acts? What impact do those acts have on their victims and community? How will you know how to defuse a crisis situation? A bachelor degree in criminal justice with an emphasis is forensic psychology prepares the graduate with the knowledge and specialized skills to understand the psychological importance and impact of criminal activities.

Job Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics the number of law enforcement officials within local, state and federal agencies, is expected to increase by 11% by the year 2016. As the US population increases, so does the crime rate and the need for trained individuals to investigate, solve and build a case to prosecute those criminals. This provides for an excellent job outlook for anyone wishing to work in criminal justice. A degree with a forensic psychology emphasis will put the graduate a step ahead of other applicants.

Degree information

Just a few of the specific courses you might expect to complete while obtaining a bachelor degree in criminal justice with an emphasis in forensic psychology are: criminal procedure, psychology for law enforcement, crisis intervention, abnormal psychology, forensic fingerprint analysis, crime scene photography, family and domestic violence, crisis negotiation, psychological profiling, and many more.

If criminal psychology fascinates you and would like to consider a career in this field, take the first step and request information about this exciting degree today!