BA Forensic Psychology Degree
Learn how psychological principles apply to courtroom proceedings, criminal profiling, law enforcement operations, victim advocacy, and correctional rehabilitation.
Study human behavior with a focus on law and criminal justice.
Forensic Psychology exists at the intersection of human behavior and the legal system. If you’re interested in how behavior, thoughts, and feelings relate to criminal justice, civil law, and other systems designed to manage human behavior, this might be the right major for you. The Thomas College program will prepare you for a variety of entry-level careers or graduate study.
Admissions Office
Office: AD-101 Suite
Phone: 207-859-1101
Email: [email protected]
Prepare for a Career In:
- Law Enforcement
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Corrections
- Juvenile Justice
At a Glance:
- 121 credit hours
- 3 year option
- Career-focused curriculum
- Internships
- Leadership development
Key Courses:
- Developmental Psychology
- Experimental Design and Analysis
- Psychology and the Law
- Abnormal Psychology
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
Professors:
Tracey Horton, Ph.D.
Professor of Forensic Psychology & Criminal Justice
Professor of Forensic Psychology & Criminal Justice
Dale Dickson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology
Associate Professor of Psychology
