La Roche College
CERTIFICATE IN FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
Department: Psychology
Student Name ______________________________________________
I.D. Number __________________________
___ First-Year Student
___ Change of Major
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PURPOSE:
The Department of Psychology, in coordination with the Department of Law, Justice and Security, offers a
certificate in Forensic Psychology. The certificate will be awarded to students who successfully complete the
course requirements and demonstrate a basic understanding and knowledge of selected subject matter in
Psychology and Criminal Justice.
GENERAL RESTRICTIONS:
Certificate must be completed within the student’s graduation timeline.
AVAILABILITY:
Required coursework may entail day and evening classes. Completion of the requirements may take up to three
years due to course rotations and prerequisites.
REQUIRED COURSES:
A total of 25 credits in the following courses are required for completion of the certificate.
Credits
Comments:
Psychology Courses:
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PSYC1021
Introduction to Psychology
3
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PSYC3011
Research in Psychology
3
Prerequisite: CRIM2012 and PSYC3070__________
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PSYC3023
Abnormal Psychology
3
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PSYC2065
Forensic Psychology
3
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PSYC3070
Critical Skills for Psychology
1
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3
Criminal Justice Courses:
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CRIM1001
Introduction to Criminal Justice
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CRIM2012
Analysis of Criminal Justice Data 3
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CRIM3030
Theories of Criminal Deviance
3
Cross-listed Courses:
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PSYC/CRIM3063 Criminal Behavior: Law & Psychology 3
Total Credits Earned _______
Credits Required
25
Credits Remaining _______
Registrar’s Signature ____________________________________
Date ____________________
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