Forensic Psychology
Overview
The Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.) with a concentration in Forensic Psychology is a great path for students who want to work toward becoming a forensic psychologist, where they will apply their knowledge of psychological science, assessment, methods, and research to the legal system.
The Forensic Psychology concentration is designed to incorporate a foundation of biological, psychological, and social science with an understanding of the criminal justice system. Forensic psychologists apply scientific and technical knowledge to the law and legal issues. This program trains graduates to use psychological science in forensic evaluation and provide expertise and guidance to judicial systems, social and public safety organizations, and the military.
Program Type
Associate in ArtsHow to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
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| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (15 Credit Hours) |
COL-105 |
Freshman Seminar Freshman Seminar ID: COL-105 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the purposes of higher education and provides a general orientation to the functions and resources of the college. The course is designed to help freshmen adjust to the college community, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential academic survival skills. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| PSY-201 |
General Psychology General Psychology ID: PSY-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| MAT-120 |
Probability and Statistics Probability and Statistics ID: MAT-120 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: introductory probability and statistics, including organization of data, sample space concepts, random variables, counting problems, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals,and test hypothesis for large and small samples; types I and II errors; linear regression; and correlation. (Graphic calculator required) |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| ENG-101 |
English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| MUS-105 |
Music Appreciation Music Appreciation ID: MUS-105 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to the study of music with focus on the elements of music and their relationships, the musical characteristics of representative works and composers, common musical forms and genres of various western and non-western historical style periods, and appropriate listening experiences. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 2 (16 Credit Hours) |
ENG-102 |
English Comp II English Comp II ID: ENG-102 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: development of writing skills through logical organization, effective style, literary analysis and research. An introduction to literary genre is also included. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| CRJ-101 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice ID: CRJ-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes an overview of the functions and responsibilities of agencies involved in the administration of justice to include police organizations, court systems, correctional systems, and juvenile justice agencies. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| PSY-203 |
Human Growth and Development Human Growth and Development ID: PSY-203 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the physical, cognitive, and social factors affecting human growth, development, and potential. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| BIO-101 |
Biological Science I Biological Science I ID: BIO-101 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study of the scientific method, basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, cell physiology, cell reproduction and development, mendelian genetics, population genetics, natural selection, evolution, and ecology. |
• | • | • | 4 | ||
| SOC-205 |
Social Problems Social Problems ID: SOC-205 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of current social problems in america, stressing the importance of social change and conflicts as they influence perceptions, definitions, etiology, and possible solutions. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 (15 Credit Hours) |
PHI-115 |
Contemporary Moral Issues Contemporary Moral Issues ID: PHI-115 Credit Hours: 3 This course examines moral issues in contemporary society, including basic principles and applications of ethics. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| HIS-102 |
Western Civilization Post 1689 Western Civilization Post 1689 ID: HIS-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of western civilization from 1689 to the present, including major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors which shape the modern western world. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| CRJ-125 |
Criminology Criminology ID: CRJ-125 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the various theories of criminal causation and control, the identification of criminal typologies, and the reaction of society to crime and criminals. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| PSY-212 |
Abnormal Psychology Abnormal Psychology ID: PSY-212 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the nature and development of behavioral disorders, including the investigation of contemporary treatment procedures. In depth review of the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders; the psychological, biological and sociocultural perspectives on these disorders; and the efficacy of various treatment approaches is included. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| SPC-205 |
Public Speaking Public Speaking ID: SPC-205 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to principles of public speaking with application of speaking skills. Students entering this course must be able to communicate clearly with American speakers of English. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 4 (15 Credit Hours) |
CRJ-115 |
Criminal Law I Criminal Law I ID: CRJ-115 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the development of criminal law in America. The basic elements of specific criminal offenses, criminal defenses, and various legal principles upon which criminal law is established are reviewed. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| PSC-201 |
American Government American Government ID: PSC-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of national governmental institutions with emphasis on the constitution, the functions of executive, legislative and judicial branches, civil liberties and the role of the electorate. The impact of current events on the national government and institutions is emphasized. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| CRJ-220 |
The Judicial Process The Judicial Process ID: CRJ-220 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes an overview of the law-making function of the courts, the growth of common law, the structure and organization of the courts, court processes and procedures involved in criminal and civil cases, and the question of reform for the administration of justice. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| PSY-225 |
Social Psychology Social Psychology ID: PSY-225 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of individual behavior as influenced by social roles, group identification, attitudes, and values. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| REL-102 |
Introduction to Biblical Studies Introduction to Biblical Studies ID: REL-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to the contemporary analysis of the bible, including its historical background, writing and transmission, its principal persons and events, and its ideas and their significance for the present. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 61 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$12,200.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (6 Credit Hours) |
COL-105 |
Freshman Seminar Freshman Seminar ID: COL-105 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the purposes of higher education and provides a general orientation to the functions and resources of the college. The course is designed to help freshmen adjust to the college community, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential academic survival skills. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| PSY-201 |
General Psychology General Psychology ID: PSY-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 2 (9 Credit Hours) |
MAT-120 |
Probability and Statistics Probability and Statistics ID: MAT-120 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: introductory probability and statistics, including organization of data, sample space concepts, random variables, counting problems, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals,and test hypothesis for large and small samples; types I and II errors; linear regression; and correlation. (Graphic calculator required) |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| ENG-101 |
English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| MUS-105 |
Music Appreciation Music Appreciation ID: MUS-105 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to the study of music with focus on the elements of music and their relationships, the musical characteristics of representative works and composers, common musical forms and genres of various western and non-western historical style periods, and appropriate listening experiences. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 3 (6 Credit Hours) |
ENG-102 |
English Comp II English Comp II ID: ENG-102 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: development of writing skills through logical organization, effective style, literary analysis and research. An introduction to literary genre is also included. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| CRJ-101 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice ID: CRJ-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes an overview of the functions and responsibilities of agencies involved in the administration of justice to include police organizations, court systems, correctional systems, and juvenile justice agencies. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 4 (10 Credit Hours) |
PSY-203 |
Human Growth and Development Human Growth and Development ID: PSY-203 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the physical, cognitive, and social factors affecting human growth, development, and potential. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| BIO-101 |
Biological Science I Biological Science I ID: BIO-101 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study of the scientific method, basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, cell physiology, cell reproduction and development, mendelian genetics, population genetics, natural selection, evolution, and ecology. |
• | • | • | 4 | ||
| SOC-205 |
Social Problems Social Problems ID: SOC-205 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of current social problems in america, stressing the importance of social change and conflicts as they influence perceptions, definitions, etiology, and possible solutions. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 5 (9 Credit Hours) |
PHI-115 |
Contemporary Moral Issues Contemporary Moral Issues ID: PHI-115 Credit Hours: 3 This course examines moral issues in contemporary society, including basic principles and applications of ethics. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| HIS-102 |
Western Civilization Post 1689 Western Civilization Post 1689 ID: HIS-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of western civilization from 1689 to the present, including major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors which shape the modern western world. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| CRJ-125 |
Criminology Criminology ID: CRJ-125 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the various theories of criminal causation and control, the identification of criminal typologies, and the reaction of society to crime and criminals. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 6 (6 Credit Hours) |
PSY-212 |
Abnormal Psychology Abnormal Psychology ID: PSY-212 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the nature and development of behavioral disorders, including the investigation of contemporary treatment procedures. In depth review of the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders; the psychological, biological and sociocultural perspectives on these disorders; and the efficacy of various treatment approaches is included. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| SPC-205 |
Public Speaking Public Speaking ID: SPC-205 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to principles of public speaking with application of speaking skills. Students entering this course must be able to communicate clearly with American speakers of English. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 7 (6 Credit Hours) |
CRJ-115 |
Criminal Law I Criminal Law I ID: CRJ-115 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the development of criminal law in America. The basic elements of specific criminal offenses, criminal defenses, and various legal principles upon which criminal law is established are reviewed. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| PSC-201 |
American Government American Government ID: PSC-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of national governmental institutions with emphasis on the constitution, the functions of executive, legislative and judicial branches, civil liberties and the role of the electorate. The impact of current events on the national government and institutions is emphasized. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 8 (9 Credit Hours) |
CRJ-220 |
The Judicial Process The Judicial Process ID: CRJ-220 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes an overview of the law-making function of the courts, the growth of common law, the structure and organization of the courts, court processes and procedures involved in criminal and civil cases, and the question of reform for the administration of justice. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| PSY-225 |
Social Psychology Social Psychology ID: PSY-225 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of individual behavior as influenced by social roles, group identification, attitudes, and values. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| REL-102 |
Introduction to Biblical Studies Introduction to Biblical Studies ID: REL-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to the contemporary analysis of the bible, including its historical background, writing and transmission, its principal persons and events, and its ideas and their significance for the present. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 61 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$12,200.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Earn a Bachelor’s Degree
Graduates who wish to expand their employment options and earnings potential can continue their education at a four-year school by earning their Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Those who have earned their B.A. or B.S. in Psychology will find themselves eligible to apply for a broader range of positions and earn higher compensation. Some will find work in an occupation related to psychology, but many also find that their psychology degree prepares them for other professions in areas like education, public affairs, business, and service industries.
Earn a Master’s Degree, Ph.D., or Psy.D
Graduates with a bachelor’s degree can pursue a master’s degree or Ph.D. in psychology. A graduate degree in areas like forensic, counseling, school, clinical, industrial/organizational, or developmental psychology can expand the range of career opportunities in forensics, counseling, research, data analysis, government, education, consulting, marketing, and organizational development. A doctoral degree, or Ph.D., offers the opportunity for independent practice or research as a psychologist in various areas of specialization.