Bachelor of Arts - Applied Forensic Psychology
- Country Canada
- Course Duration 4 year
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification IELTS
- Program Level Undergraduate
- Education Required Grade 12 /Equivalent to 12th
- Admission intake SEP
- Minimum GPA 70
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| CAD 100 | CAD 19,300 |
Application Date
| Application Start Date | Application Closing Date |
|---|---|
|
2022-12-06
|
2023-05-01
|
Program Description
As a student of Applied Forensic Psychology, candidates will learn about psychological concepts, methods, and practice skills and their application within the legal system. Eyewitness testimony, jury selection, deception detection, criminal law, police stress, forensic risk assessment, criminal behavior, types of offenders (e.g. sexual offenders, psychopaths, murderers) are all topics that Forensic Psychology sheds light on.
To cement students' understanding of the academic material from the classroom, they will receive hands-on experience by participating in practicum placements in forensic settings (prisons, courts, addiction services, forensic hospitals, etc.).
Placements vary in length and take place in different settings so that students will graduate having experienced working in a variety of settings where careers in Forensic Psychology are applicable. As a student in the program, they will need to complete practicum placements in years 2, 3, and 4 of study. The program will include field trips to relevant locations for practice including correctional centers and court rooms.
The program is ideal for students with an interest in careers in social, correctional, and legal fields. The following is an unexhaustive list of potential career paths for graduates in Forensic Psychology:
- Crime Analyst
- Social Worker
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Correctional Officer
- Lawyer
- Journalist
- Interventionist
- Victim Advocate
- Psychologist
- Counselor
There are many more options available to graduates of Applied Forensic Psychology. Some of the above careers will require additional education beyond a Bachelor’s degree.
Extra Notes
* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.
