Overview

Course Description

Increasingly the legal and criminal justice systems are seeking the expert advice and skills of forensic counsellors to determine the proper resolution of cases and the most effective treatment for offenders. Through this specialization, you can build your knowledge of mental health law, with a specific focus on juvenile justice and delinquency.

Upon completion of the Clinical Mental Health Counselling - Forensic Counselling program at Walden University, you will be eligible to pursue certification and licensure as a professional counsellor with additional training in forensics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Treatment of Forensic Populations

Juvenile Justice, Delinquency, and Development
Conflict, Conflict Resolution, and Peace
Legal Issues and Social Change in Forensic Psychology
Crisis, Trauma, and Disaster Response
Assessment in Counselling and Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-11-25 00:00:00

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More details

Multiple Start Dates. Choose a date that fits your schedule.

Language

English

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Credits

121 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology Forensic Psychology View 26 other Masters in Forensic Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

Walden requires the following information to be considered for admission into any of its online degree programs. Admission requirements vary by program and degree level. You may need to supply additional information for certain programs and/or degrees.

Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date
English proficiency test scores (if applicable)
Goal statement (select master’s and doctoral programs only)

Completed application
Current résumé, when applicable
Access to a computer and the Internet

Tuition Fee

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International

49852 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 515 USD per credit during 15 months.
National

49852 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 515 USD per credit during 15 months.
In-State

49852 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 515 USD per credit during 15 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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