What is Forensic Psychology?
At The Chicago School, we define Forensic Psychology as the study of issue relating to psychology and the legal system, including public policy, the public’s view of criminals, criminal behavior, demographics, insanity, and mental illness, the court system, and the correctional system.
History of Forensic Psychology at The Chicago School
The Chicago School’s Forensic Psychology programs train graduates who work directly within the arena of police and public safety, whether as full-time employees or part-time consultants, police officers, hostage negotiators, or EAP specialists.
Our Forensic Psychology programs offer a track enabling graduates to sit for licensure as professional counselors upon graduation, enabling them to practice as counselors who provide specialized therapy for clients in forensic settings.
Degrees in Forensic Psychology offered at The Chicago School
Our post-graduate Forensic Psychology programs are available in multiple degree formats with a variety of concentrations.
Forensic Psychology Programs
- M.A. in Forensic Psychology, Professional Counselor Licensure Track – Anaheim, CA
- M.A. in Forensic Psychology, Professional Counselor Licensure Track, Police Psychology Concentration – Anaheim, CA
- M.A. in Forensic Psychology, Professional Counselor Licensure Track, Police Psychology Concentration – Los Angeles, CA
- M.A. in Forensic Psychology, Professional Counselor Licensure Track – Los Angeles, CA
- M.A. in Forensic Psychology, Professional Counselor Licensure Track – Washington, D.C.
- M.A. in Forensic Psychology, Professional Counselor Licensure Track, Generalist – Chicago, IL
- M.A. in Forensic Psychology, Non-Licensure Track – Online
- M.A. in Forensic Psychology, Non-Licensure Track to Licensure Bridge – Chicago, IL
- M.A. in Forensic Psychology, Non-Licensure Track to Licensure Bridge – Washington, DC
- M.A. in Forensic Psychology, Non-Licensure Track to Licensure Bridge – Los Angeles, CA
- M.A. in Forensic Psychology, Non-Licensure Track to Licensure Bridge – Online
- M.A. in Psychology, Forensic Psychology Concentration – Online
- M.A. in Forensic Psychology, Professional Counselor Licensure Track – Online
- B.A. in Criminology, Forensic Psychology Specialization – Online
Careers in Forensic Psychology
The Chicago School’s Forensic Psychology programs equip graduates with the skills necessary to work in one of the fastest growing areas of psychology in a rapidly expanding range of settings.
Public and Private Sector Employers:
- Child Welfare Agencies
- State Mental Health Facilities
- Jails or Prisons
- Community Mental Health Centers
- Juvenile Correctional Facilities
- Government Agencies
- Family Courts
- Private Practice
Sample Forensic Psychology Job Titles:
- Correctional Psychologist
- Jail Supervisor
- Unit Psychologist
- Director of Forensic Mental Health Services