Online Masters Degree Programs Forensic Psychology
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May 13, 2024
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Decode the Criminal Mind by Earning a Master’s in Criminal Justice — Forensic Psychology Degree Online

Behind every law and every crime is a person. Understanding the human psyche is critical to understanding why a crime was committed, what a victim may be going through, and how to move forward to restore justice. This is why we need forensic psychologists in the criminal justice system today. Pursue an online forensic psychology degree with Liberty and help carry out justice in our criminal justice system. 

Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Science (MS) in Criminal Justice — Forensic Psychology is designed to help equip you with the tools you need to lead with integrity. You’ll learn about the laws and legal practices of the criminal justice system while applying your knowledge of social-cognitive psychology.

Earn a forensic psychology master’s degree and take the next step in your path to pursuing justice. Protect your community by understanding the human beings involved in crimes.

What can you do with a master’s in forensic psychology? 

With the knowledge you gain from an online master’s degree in forensic psychology and criminal justice, you can pursue a variety of fulfilling careers. These roles include intelligence analyst, jury consultant, forensic science technician, and more. Additionally, our forensic psychology online degree can help prepare you for doctoral studies in criminal justice and forensic psychology — opening up doors for even more opportunities.


Why Choose Liberty’s Online Forensic Psychology Master’s Degree?

An MS in Criminal Justice — Forensic Psychology degree can help you stand out from your peers in both the criminal justice system and the field of criminal psychology. Earn your forensic psychology master’s degree online from one of the top forensic psychology schools and prepare to protect your community through the criminal justice system.

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Our online master’s in criminal psychology degree will teach you how to lead effectively and deal with prominent issues in criminal justice. This can help prepare you for a variety of careers that involve protecting and upholding the law.

Our master’s in forensic psychology is also offered completely online. This will allow you to remain active in your job, family, and community without taking on-campus classes. As an online graduate student, you can complete all your classes from one of the best forensic psychology programs in the comfort of your own home or office.

As a pioneer in distance education since 1985, we understand what you’re looking for in an online degree program. You’re looking for a criminal justice degree that will challenge you to grow, offer you support, and respect your commitment to the things that matter most – like your job, family, and community. At Liberty, you can complete your degree 100% online with no set login times and no required intensives. That way, you won’t have to put your life on hold to further your education.

Generous Discount for Active Duty Law Enforcement and First Responders

Liberty University is committed to providing world-class education and aims to help students achieve their educational goals — in whatever way we can. The First Responder Tuition Discount was created to take some of the financial burdens of tuition off the men and women who work in public service. As Liberty University’s way of saying “Thank you,” we proudly provide you with the following benefits:

  • A 25% tuition discount
  • Personalized service throughout your educational journey
  • Potential college credit for training and life experience
  • Potential stacking with other tuition benefits (Corporate Advantage Program or military benefits)

What Will You Learn in Our Online Forensic Psychology Master’s Degree?

In our criminal justice forensic psychology degree, we aim to give you a holistic view of the criminal justice system and how you can contribute. We do this by combining courses focused on the complexities of the criminal justice system with courses specifically concentrating on the skills needed in forensic psychology.

Our criminal justice and forensive psychology graduate program will focus on leadership roles in the criminal justice field. In addition, our forensic psychology courses will cover a variety of topics on the methods and theories of psychology and their application to law enforcement, the judicial process, and the corrections process. Some of the subjects you will study include:

  • Child custody and dependency issues
  • Crisis theory and strategies required for criminal justice first responders
  • The admissibility of psychologists to provide expert testimony in court
  • The assessment of various mental states to meet legal requirements for competency
  • What it’s like working in the criminal justice system

In addition to your core coursework, you will either take elective classes or complete a master’s thesis and defense in criminal justice. The thesis can help prepare you for doctoral work if you wish to pursue it and allow you to contribute to the base of knowledge in your field. The elective classes can help you tailor your degree to match your unique interests, passions, and goals.

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Online Forensic Psychology Degree Program Highlights

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your master’s in forensic psychology online from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • Your success is our success, which is why we’re committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we’ve frozen tuition rates for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
  • Liberty University offers you the opportunity to learn from qualified faculty members who have practical knowledge of the criminal justice system as it pertains to forensic psychology.
  • You can complete the Master of Science in Criminal Justice — Forensic Psychology degree in under 2 years.

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Military Benefits for Liberty University’s Forensic Psychology Master’s Program Students

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.

As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits: 

  • Tuition discounts — $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

Career Options for Online Forensic Psychology Master’s Graduates

An online master’s degree in forensic psychology can help prepare you for a variety of careers. Here are some of the most common master’s in forensic psychology jobs:

  • Criminal justice and law enforcement instructor
  • Federal government employee
  • Forensic science technician
  • Intelligence analyst
  • Jail supervisor
  • Jury consultant
  • Police consultant
  • Victim advocate

    Admission Requirements for the Online Master’s Degree Program in Forensic Psychology

    A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing. Please visit our admission requirements page for more detailed admissions-related information.

    All applicants must submit the following:

    • Admission application
    • Application fee*
    • Official college transcripts
    • Unofficial college transcripts may be accepted with a completed official transcript request form**
    • Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)

    *There is no upfront application fee; however, a deferred $50 application fee will be assessed during Financial Check-In. This fee is waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses — documentation verifying military status is required

    **An official transcript is needed within 60 days of acceptance or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first.