Forensic Psychology
Step into a career where psychology meets justice. The demand for forensic psychologists continues to grow as criminal law relies more and more on scientific, psychological evidence in understanding criminal cases.
At Corban, you’ll learn to analyze criminal behavior, support investigations, and contribute to the pursuit of justice with insight, empathy, and integrity. You’ll gain practical skills in assessment, research, crisis intervention, and ethical decision-making, all while developing a biblical perspective on human behavior.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Forensic Psychology
Delivery
On Campus
Featured Courses
Forensic Psychology
Step into the intersection of psychology and the legal system. Learn how psychological principles are applied in courtrooms and corrections, from competency evaluations to criminal profiling. Topics include mental illness, the insanity defense, and the psychology behind violent crime.
Psychology and Christianity
Engage in meaningful dialogue between psychological science and Christian theology. This course examines various models for integrating the two disciplines, encouraging you to form a biblically grounded, thoughtful approach to faith-informed psychology.
Criminology
Investigate why crime happens and how it shapes society. Study historical trends, psychological theories, and modern research as you engage ethical questions facing today’s criminal justice professionals.
Crisis Intervention Strategies
Prepare to serve in high-pressure environments. This course equips you with practical crisis intervention tools used in law enforcement, social services, counseling, and education. Learn how to assess and respond to crisis situations with empathy, strategy, and insight into the human factors that fuel crisis.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
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150
hours in hands-on internship experience
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28
years of FBI experience held by the program director
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$79,539
average salary for forensic psychologists*
*according to payscale.com
Have you ever wondered why people commit crimes? In forensic psychology, you’ll explore the roots of criminal behavior, sharpen your investigative and analytical skills, and learn how to bring clarity and compassion into some of society’s toughest situations.
Career Opportunities
With a forensic psychology degree, you can go right into careers in the criminal justice field, with an emphasis on forensic psychology, or pursue graduate school and licensure for a variety of fascinating careers, such as:
- Forensic Psychologist
- Parole & Probation Officer
- Psychological Researcher
- Clinical Psychologist
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Social Psychologist
- Corrections Officer
- Victim Advocate
- Expert Witness
Featured Faculty
Dr. Sandra Flint
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology
sflint@corban.edu(503) 375-7179
