Overview

Columbia Southern University's Bachelor of Science in psychology with a forensics concentration examines the intersection between psychology and the field of criminal justice. This bachelor’s degree in forensic psychology provides students with foundational knowledge in forensic topics such as investigation, pathology and justice-related professions and settings. Through this program, students may gain insight into how human behavior influences criminal activities as well. Potential learning outcomes upon earning this bachelor's in forensic psychology include essential skills when assessing causes of criminal behavior and their effects on society. Since students complete this forensic psychology bachelor's degree online, they have the flexibility and convenience to work around their existing personal and professional schedules.

Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography and degree field, affect career outcomes. CSU does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, eligibility for a position, or other career growth.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree program provides theoretical coverage in the science of psychology, while introducing critical skills necessary to function proficiently in applied service provision settings. The degree program provides a general survey of psychology and builds upon an integrated foundation of general and applied science, research methods, human relations, learning, emotions, behaviors, and development.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:

• Integrate individual perspective with psychological concepts and theories in written work.
• Analyze aspects of ethics and multicultural diversity as they relate to practice in the psychological profession.
• Apply psychological concepts, theories, and appropriate tests and measures to real-world cases and situations.
• Critique scholarly articles from peer-reviewed psychology journals with regard to strengths and weaknesses of research design, content, and generalizability.

Forensics Concentration

Focuses on how psychology interacts with the forensic field of criminal justice. Students apply foundational knowledge of psychology to the analysis of forensic-related content, such as investigation, pathology, and justice-involved professions and settings,

Concentration Outcomes

• Explain forensic techniques of investigation
• Assess the role of forensics in psychology