BA Psychology (Forensic Psychology) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

Forensic psychology is the application of psychology to the law. The Bachelor of Arts program in psychology with a concentration in forensic 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.

Faculty: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Interdisciplinary Forensics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology PSY 230 Introduction to Statistics PSY 290 Research Methods CRJ 260 Criminal Law I: Introduction to Substantive Criminal Law CRJ 203 Courts and Sentencing PSY 211 The Criminal Mind What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Behavioral Health Specialist Growth: 2.3% Median Salary: $71,900 Learn more Detective Sergeant Growth: 0.2% Median Salary: $93,790 Learn more Lawyer Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $159,670 Learn more Licensed Clinical Psychologist Growth: 11.7% Median Salary: $100,580 Learn more Mental Health Counselor Growth: 18.4% Median Salary: $59,350 Learn more Probation Officer Growth: 3.0% Median Salary: $66,270 Learn more Psychiatrist Growth: 7.2% Median Salary: $281,870 Learn more Social Worker Growth: 4.4% Median Salary: $59,550 Learn more Substance Abuse Social Worker Growth: 10.3% Median Salary: $60,280 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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