Undergraduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Study one of the fastest-growing specialty areas in psychology. A certificate in Forensic Psychology will provide students an overview of applying psychological theory and knowledge to work within the civil and criminal justice systems. This certificate is well suited for students in social work, sociology, criminal justice, political science and pre-law programs.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Duration: 1 year (9 credit hours) | Study mode: full-time; online | Intake: Fall (Aug. 15), Spring (Dec. 15), Summer (May 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

Required courses include PSYC 362 Psychology and Law; PSYC 270 Psychological Disorders and Treatment; PSYC 361 Social Psychology; PSYC 366 Conflict Management; PSYC 460 Advanced Social Psychology; PSYC 499 Advanced Special Topics in Psychology (Eyewitness Testimony).

Career pathways

A Forensic Psychology certificate provides an excellent foundation for parole/probation officers as well as for those seeking careers in social work or victim advocacy. Most jobs are found in state or local government, or in individual or family services. Roles include Case Management, Criminal Corrections, Law Enforcement, Legal Hearings, Mental Health, Probation, Psychology, Social Work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-wide undergraduate admission (not specific to this major): complete 14 units of high school core courses (English 4, math 3 of Algebra I or above, lab science 3, social studies 3, plus 1 additional unit from those areas or a world language); a high school GPA of 2.75 or higher is recommended (3.25 for Aviation Management and Commercial Aviation); ACT/SAT scores are not required. Source: UND Freshmen admissions page.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/apply.html

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