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Maryville University Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology online

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Maryville University Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology online

Prepare to address the psychological aspects of crime and legal proceedings, and pursue a career in the field of forensic psychology.

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Program type

Flexible dates

Fall, Spring, Summer

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About the program

  • Comprehensive curriculum:

    Complete coursework in three distinct areas: psychology, criminal justice, and social science.

  • Real-world experience:

    Tailor your online learning experience with an internship of your chosen setting, as well as a senior capstone experience.

  • A pathway to your master’s:

    Through Maryville’s Early Access program, you can take graduate-level courses and earn up to 12 credits toward your master’s degree during the last leg of your undergraduate degree.

Curriculum

The online Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology is a 128-credit program with coursework designed to meet American Psychological Association standards. You will learn about human behavior, analyze the intricacies of legal cases, and determine the objectivity of potential criminal court proceedings. 

In this comprehensive forensic psychology curriculum, you will:

  • Refine your psychology expertise:

    Study social psychology, abnormal psychology, human cognition, human development, and more.

  • Become an advocate for criminal justice:

    Learn about multicultural policing, criminal behavior, criminal procedure, juvenile delinquency, and more.

  • Gain social science research skills:

    Take courses in research design, statistical inference, and critical thinking in social science — and showcase your abilities in a capstone project.

Learner testimonials

If you start, finish it. Pursue your dreams to the end. Maryville offers a lot of help; they will walk with you from beginning to end.

Junah Castil, Class of 2022

I ended up being really happy that I chose Maryville. It’s online, and the price was comparable to all the surrounding universities, so it ended up being a good choice. Online learning is everything I expected it to be. It was so flexible with my work and family life that it’s just been a fairly smooth sail.

Danielle Van Komen, Class of 2019

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Specialize your degree with an immersive internship

During your time in the Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology program, you’ll complete a 135-hour internship in a context of your choosing. Consider your internship an opportunity to apply the theory you’ve learned in the classroom to a real-world, field-based setting. 

Under the guidance of a course instructor, you’ll gain critical, hands-on experience in a specific area of interest of your choice — whether it is law enforcement, probation and corrections, social services, or mental health.

Frequently asked questions

Will my credits from years ago transfer over?

Maryville will consider all college credits earned from regionally accredited colleges or universities, as well as courses completed in the military — even if you earned the credits years ago.

Is there an application fee to apply to the BA in forensic psychology?

No. Maryville aims for a hassle-free approach to applications, and that means no fees. 

When will I receive an admissions decision?

Once Maryville receives your complete application (including transcripts), you should receive a decision in seven days or less. Maryville streamlines the application process so you can focus on what matters most: your education.