
Forensic Psychology Concentration
Launch Your Career in Forensic Psychology with an MS in Psychology Degree
The Forensic Psychology concentration, within the PAU Master of Psychology degree, introduces students to the variety of ways in which mental health professionals may be involved in the legal system. Students in the forensic psychology track take two specialty courses that provide exposure to several sub-disciplines within psychology and the law, as well as to assessing and managing risk.
Students are encouraged to supplement their curriculum with the extensive catalog of Forensic courses from PAU's Continuing and Professional Studies Division. These on-demand courses are free to students!

Highlights
- Forensic psychology is a well-established area of expertise at PAU, and a field with a high demand for culturally-competent practitioners.
- Students will be introduced to the various ways mental health professionals can work within law enforcement, core concepts of forensic psychology, and risk assessment and mitigation.
- Courses are delivered live in a Zoom-based classroom.

Careers in Forenic Psychology
PAU's master's level Forensic Psychology Concentration prepares students for employment in the fields of:
- Law Enforcement
- Corrections
- Legal Settings
- Education and Research
- Healthcare
- Non-Profits and Government Agencies
- Mental Health Start-up Companies
Students who graduate with this concentration become experts in the application of technology, such as smart phone apps, virtual reality, and video games, to enhance mental health in various industries.
Forensic Psychology Concentration Elective Courses
Fall |
MTHD509 Research Methods and Statistics I PSYS501 Child & Adolescent Development PSYS507 Adult Development & Aging |
Winter |
ASMT500 Psychopathology & Psychodiagnosis I STAT510 Research Methods and Statistics II |
Spring |
STAT511 Research Methods and Statistics III ASMT501 Psychopathology & Psychodiagnosis II |
Summer |
PSYS511 Social & Personality Psychology |
Fall |
CLIN500 Ethics in Clinical Psychology
PSYS 520 Introduction to Forensic Psychology |
Winter |
PSYS502 Cognitive Bases of Behavior
PSYS504 Affective Bases of Behavior
PSYS 525 Assessing and Managing Risk |