Overview

Students will explore how theory and research in the field of psychology has helped to shape our understanding of criminals and victims, definitions of crime, policing, courtroom procedures, corrections, and criminal laws, among others.

The Criminal Justice - Forensic Psychology track at Stockton University emphasizes the importance of using research to understand how psychology can be best utilized by the criminal justice system.

Careers

There are numerous employment opportunities for those who wish to use psychology in the criminal justice system. Alumni who have taken the Forensic Psychology Track found employment in the following fields:

Probation/Parole

Medicolegal Investigator

Detective in the Prosecutor's Office

Correctional Case Manager

Victim's Assistance Advocate

Drug Treatment Caseworker

Child Protective Services Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Forensic and Legal Psychology

Forensic Psychopathology

Criminal Psychology

Drugs, Crime, and Criminal Justice

Advanced Forensic Psychology Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ocean Acres, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher;

Completion of CRIM 1100 or at least two years or relevant Criminal Justice professional experience;

Forensic Psychology Certificate students must also have completed PSYC 1100 with a C or better.

A non-refundable application fee of $50, paid through the Online Application

A graduate application essay submitted through the Online Application

Three current letters of recommendation submitted electronically via the Online Application

Resume

Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (including Stockton) mailed or dropped off directly to Office of Graduate Admissions

Submission of Prerequisite Coursework Chart through the Online Application.

Tuition Fees

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23004 USD / year

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23004 USD / year

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15786 USD / year

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Funding

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