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Whether that means using tools to assess an offender's risk of reoffending, investigating unsolved crimes as law enforcement or developing a comprehensive treatment plan for offenders or victims, building a powerful suite of knowledge and skills starts here.

In courses ranging from psychopathology to law, students examine the psychological underpinnings of human behavior for those involved in the legal system. They evaluate the treatment of sex offenders and ethical issues involving interrogation. They learn techniques for successfully presenting expert testimony and advocating for at-risk individuals or populations.

The Forensic Psychology program at George Washington University offers two tracks: Applied Forensics, which prepares students for careers in law enforcement or homeland security; and Applied Psychology, which prepares students for careers as providers of direct services to clients in organizations such as correctional facilities and community action organizations and can serve as a springboard for clinical work at the doctoral level. Students are required to complete 250 hours of externship training, tailored to their professional interest. Day, evening and weekend classes are offered to accommodate both full-time students and working professionals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology and the Legal System
Theories of Criminal Behavior
Psychopathology
Evaluation and Treatment of Offenders
Forensic Psychological Assessment
Consultation and Testimony
Victimology
Evaluation and Treatment of Sex Offenders
Substance Abuse Evaluation and Treatment
Issues in Family Law
Children and Adolescents in the Legal System
Psychological Profiling
Interrogation and Interviewing
Counterintelligence

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript.
Statement of purpose

An interview is required for those applicants whose application is deemed by the faculty to indicate a high probability of success in the program. Applicants for whom a personal interview would create an undue hardship may request that the interview be conducted telephonically.

One (1) recommendation.
An interview is required.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

58682 USD / year

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Out-of-State

58682 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

58682 USD / year

≈ 58682 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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