Roger Williams University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Masters in Forensic Psychology

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Forensic Masters program is intended as a full-time program with distinct tracks designed for college graduates seeking to follow two possible career paths: those seeking specialized training in psychology prior to entering the work force as Masters level Forensic Psychologists (the Pre-service Track) and those seeking Masters level training in psychology as preparation for future study toward a doctoral degree in psychology.
The Masters in Forensic Psychology seeks to:

Prepare graduate students for careers in civil and criminal justice systems as forensic specialists.
Prepare graduate students for further academic training at the doctorate level in psychology and forensic psychology.
Provide students with training in graduate research and statistical design.
Provide students with training in the areas of forensic assessment and evaluation.
Provide students with training in preparation as legal/forensic consultants and evaluators in the areas of forensic assessments, custody issues, suicide evaluation, expert testimony, jury selection, program evaluation, injury assessments, and Social Security Disability requirements.
Provide students with internship experiences that will promote and help to develop the professional skills required in the specialty areas of forensic psychology.
To provide students with the requisite skills to prepare, plan, and carry out competent research designs in psychology.

The curriculum of 39 credit hours is arranged in two tracks: Pre-service and Thesis. All students take 7 core courses and select 4 electives from various specialty areas within Forensic Psychology. Students then take 2 courses of Thesis or Practicum, according to their track.
It is estimated that students would be able to complete the degree in one and one half to two years of stud

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--General

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999