Best Forensic Psychology ProgramsMay 30, 2016 – 04:39 am
The intersection of psychology and criminal justice, Forensic Psychology offers prospective students numerous degree options. The Forensic Psychology Profession Forensic psychologists serve as expert witness and testify on the psychological state of individuals involved in court cases and criminal investigations. Forensic psychologists often provide their expert opinion on the defendant’s competency to stand trial. These professionals also might diagnose…
APA Forensic PsychologyMay 20, 2016 – 03:34 am
How long will it take to complete my Forensic Psychology degree online? The answer is it depends. The actual time it will take you to complete your master s degree online will depend on the number of courses you choose to complete each semester. Typically, if you take 6 credits per semester, it will take you approximately 6 semesters (2 years) to complete the credits required for a master s degree. Is the MA in Forensic Psychology program accredited…
Forensic PsychApril 28, 2016 – 12:59 am
My last post drew some comments about the use of the word psychopath when describing Joran van der Sloot, the lead suspect in the Natalie Holloway disappearance, so I wanted to clarify what I am referring to when I use the terms psychopathy or psychopath. The age old debate of psychopathy versus sociopathy is not one that can be answered easily. This is mainly because the words are often used interchangeably, and even when the terms are clearly defined…
APA Accredited Forensic Psychology ProgramsApril 23, 2016 – 12:44 am
The American Psychological Association (APA) does not accredit master s or undergraduate level programs in psychology. The APA only accredits doctoral programs. Therefore, the online bachelor s degrees in Psychology and the online master s degree in Forensic Psychology can not be accredited by the APA. Why is accreditation important? Accreditation assures the quality of higher education institutions and programs. In the United States, accreditation…
