MS in Forensic Psychology

Become an expert in the exciting and diverse field of forensic psychology.

Start date

11/25/2024: Course-Based

Tuition Savings

Speak with an enrollment specialist to learn about our current tuition savings.

HLC Accreditation

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

Are you intrigued by the psychology of criminal behavior and its impact throughout the legal system?

 Walden’s online MS in Forensic Psychology program allows you to:

Be Confident in Your Education

Walden is the No. 1 conferrer of doctoral degrees in forensic psychology, which means you’ll join a diverse cohort of peers.

Engage in purposeful programs

Choose from among several areas of PhD specialization that can fit your career plan and expand your professional expertise.

Put Learning Into Practice

Broaden your knowledge, collaborate with faculty and peers, and shape your professional identity during virtual and in-person academic residencies.

Get Expert Guidance

Track your milestones, meet your weekly program targets, connect with faculty, and find the right support at the right time with our Doctoral Degree Coach™.

Benefit From a Supportive Community

Discover personalized guidance at every step—from dedicated Enrollment Specialists to 24/7 tech support, and much more in between.

Study on Your Schedule

Pick a program start date that works for you, and interact synchronously or asynchronously with instructors and peers in our 100% online program.

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Specializations

Curriculum

In the MS in Forensic Psychology program, you will:

  • Promote social change through application of advanced psychological concepts/principles within forensic settings.
  • Apply psychological theories relevant to criminal behavior in forensic psychology settings.
  • Explain the assessment elements (psychological assessment, risk assessment, psychological reports) used within forensic psychology settings.
  • You will also be about to choose either a capstone or a field experience course to apply what you’ve learned to a real problem facing your profession.
  • Should you choose to pursue your doctorate degree, up to half of the credits earned in this program can then be applied to our PhD in Psychology program.

I had to make sure the college I chose was accredited and user-friendly with a challenging curriculum.
Ginger Jenkins '19 '13 '11 | PhD in Psychology, MS in Forensic Psychology, BS in Psychology

More about our MS in Forensic Psychology program

Currently, students who reside in Washington state must take the MS in Psychology Capstone and may not enroll in the Field Experience option.

Note on Licensure

The MS in Forensic Psychology program is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology professional.

Ongoing Military Offer:

1A 10% tuition reduction combined with Walden’s Believe & Achieve Scholarship is available for new students who are service members, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the Veterans Administration who enroll in programs eligible for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship. For programs not eligible for Walden’s Believe & Achieve Scholarship, the tuition reduction is 15% for the life of the program. This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a service member, veteran, or employee of the Veterans Administration. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course. It may not be combined with other tuition reductions, unless specified in another offer.

Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, https://www.hlcommission.org/.