<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Master of Science in Forensic Psychology program offered by National University is designed to provide you with an in-depth study of human behavior and psychology theories and show you how they apply to a variety of forensic settings. The courses also examine diagnostic tools and assessment methods as well as explore diversity issues and ethical behavior in forensic settings. Additional course topics include psychological research methods, psychological theories of aggression, criminal profiling, and treatment strategies for offenders. You'll also have the opportunity to choose between completing a research project within the capstone course or completing a forensic science internship experience. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you considering enrolling in National University's MS in Forensic Psychology program, you may already have some psychology knowledge and be interested in the criminal justice field. Applicants to National University's online graduate programs should already possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>National University's Master of Science in Forensic Psychology requires the completion of 30 credits. </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>PSY 5501</td><td> Principles of Forensic Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 5502</td><td>Psychology of Law and Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 6503</td><td>Forensic Psychology in Correctional Settings</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 5107</td><td>Research Design</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 5504</td><td>Social Psychology and Aggression</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 5505</td><td>Diversity and Forensic Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 5110</td><td>Applied Statistics</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 6506</td><td>Psychological Evaluation and Treatment of Offenders</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 6507</td><td>Criminal Profiling</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 6305 <br /> <b>OR</b><br /> PSY 6311 </td><td> Capstone in Health Psychology <br /> <br />Internship in Health Psychology</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Once you have graduated from National University's Master of Science in Forensic Psychology program, you could be ready to pursue a variety of positions where you use psychological principles within criminal justice and law enforcement settings. You may seek positions where you analyze behavior or provide evaluations of defendants and/or victims for various law enforcement departments. Some of the positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Victim advocate </li><li>Case manager </li><li>Jury consultant </li><li>Forensic consultant </li><li>Expert witness</li></ul>