Location:

Grand Forks, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Forensic Psychology

Program Overview

Program Description:

The MA program is committed to providing equality instruction and training in the field of modern forensic psychology in order to serve the educational and professional needs of those working or living at a distance from UND. 1. Establish a solid foundational background at the Master’s level in psychological concepts and skills similar to those offered in many graduate programs in psychology, particularly those with an applied emphasis. 2. Provide students with specific forensic-relevant coursework and experiences. 3. Allow students an opportunity to receive supervised fieldwork and/or to do a research project as independent study under the direction of a program faculty. 4. Prepare students for admission into Ph.D. or Psy.D. graduate programs. The M.S. program is committed to providing quality instruction and training in the field of modern forensic psychology in order to serve those interested in careers in forensic psychology or wanting preparation for doctoral programs in psychology or other professional programs like law school or criminal justice. 1. Establish a solid foundational background in psychological concepts and skills similar to those offered in many graduate programs in psychology, particularly those with an applied emphasis. 2. Provide students with specific forensic-relevant coursework and experiences. 3. Provide students an opportunity to receive supervised fieldwork in forensic settings. 4. Give students an opportunity to participate in faculty-directed research and conduct their own independent research with a thesis.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. UND also holds many special accreditation's at the college, department, or program level.

Financial Aid:

No

Requirements:

Applicants who are seeking admission to Graduate School must meet all of the minimum general graduate school admission requirements identified in the Graduate School Catalog. In addition, the prospective students must fulfill the requirements for admission to the graduate program to which they are applying.

International Requirements:

All graduate applicants must demonstrate academic-level proficiency with the English language before they will be considered for admission. This requirement must be met by all applicants, regardless of citizenship, residency, or nation of birth. No applicants will be considered for admission until the English Language Proficiency is met. Please refer to the Academic Catalog for ways in which this requirement can be met.