Forensic Psychology, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Psychology
Sample Plan for New Students
This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites.
Important Major Information
- Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
- Credits in Major: 105
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Four-Year Plan For New Students That Tested Into MATH 1026 Or Above
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | Modern Language 1150 (5) | Modern Language 1250 (5) | Modern Language 1350 (5) |
| Course 2 | MATH 1026 – Advanced Algebra & Functions (5) OR Higher (5) | BIOL 1610 – Molecular & Cellular Bio + BIOL 1611 – Lab (4+1) | Additional Math OR Lab Science Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create plan in Student Planning
- Get Involved
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CRJS 1100 – Intro to Criminal Justice (5) | CRJS 2090 – Criminology (5) | CRJS 4050 – Gender, Race, & Crime (5) |
| Course 2 | CHEM 1500 – General Chem I + CHEM 1501 – Lab (4+1) | PSYC 1200 – Intro to Psychology (5) | PSYC 2150 – Abnormal Psych (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
- Plan for Study Abroad
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CRJS 3120 – Criminal Law (5) | CRJS 3010 – Research Methods (5) | CRJS 3020 – Stats for Research (5) |
| Course 2 | BIOL 2200 – Anatomy & Physiology I (5) | BIOL 2210 – Anatomy & Physiology II (5) | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | †HIST 1200, 1210, OR 2310 (5) |
†Choose HIST 1200 – Constructing Past & Present I (5), HIST 1210 – Constructing Past & Present II (5), OR HIST 2310 – US in the World (5)
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Find Internship or Research Opportunities
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Review Educational Plan
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CRJS 3600 – Forensic Psych (5) | CRJS 4500 – The Psychopath (5) | CRJS 4010 – Criminal Profiling (5) |
| Course 2 | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) | CRJS 4800 – Forensic Science (5) | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Apply for Graduation
- Continue Post Graduation Planning
Four-Year Plan For New Students That Tested Into MATH 1023
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | Modern Language 1150 (5) | Modern Language 1250 (5) | Modern Language 1350 (5) |
| Course 2 | MATH 1023 – Adv Algebra & Functions A (5) | MATH 1024 – Adv Algebra and Functions B (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create plan in Student Planning
- Get Involved
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CRJS 1100 – Intro to Criminal Justice (5) | CRJS 2090 – Criminology (5) | CRJS 4050 – Gender, Race, & Crime (5) |
| Course 2 | CHEM 1500 – General Chem I + CHEM 1501 – Lab (4+1) | PSYC 1200 – Intro to Psychology (5) | PSYC 2150 – Abnormal Psych (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | BIOL 1610 – Molecular & Cellular Bio + BIOL 1611 – Lab (4+1) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
- Plan for Study Abroad
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CRJS 3120 – Criminal Law (5) | CRJS 3010 – Research Methods (5) | CRJS 3020 – Stats for Research (5) |
| Course 2 | BIOL 2200 – Anatomy & Physiology I (5) | BIOL 2210 – Anatomy & Physiology II (5) | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | †HIST 1200, 1210, OR 2310 (5) |
†Choose HIST 1200 – Constructing Past & Present I (5), HIST 1210 – Constructing Past & Present II (5), OR HIST 2310 – US in the World (5)
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Find Internship or Research Opportunities
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Review Educational Plan
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CRJS 3600 – Forensic Psych (5) | CRJS 4500 – The Psychopath (5) | CRJS 4010 – Criminal Profiling (5) |
| Course 2 | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) | CRJS 4800 – Forensic Science (5) | CRJS Specialization Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Apply for Graduation
- Continue Post Graduation Planning
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements.
Module I:
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II:
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning
Module III:
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- Students planning to pursue a career in forensic psychology are strongly encouraged to double major or at least minor in Psychology. No more than 15 credits of PSYC courses from this specialization will be counted towards the minor.
- Students double-majoring in this specialization and in PSYC have the choice to either take PSYC 3030 & 3050 OR CRJS 3010 & 3020 for their research sequence – they don’t have to take all 4 classes. Students who opt to take CRJS 3010 & 3020 must achieve a grade of ‘C’ or better for the courses to count towards a PSYC double major.
- Students who don’t place into Math-1026 will take Math-1023 AND Math-1024. Completing Math-1024 brings you an equivalent level of math as completing Math-1026. Since Math-1023 will then be an ‘extra’ course, it can count for 5 credits of the 10 “Additional Math or Science Elective” credits required for the major.
- To take BIOL-2200 and BIOL-2210 later, students must first take CHEM-1050/1051: CHEM-1050/1051 counts towards 5 of the 10 “Additional Math or Science Elective” credits required by the major.
- For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.
Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.
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Graduate on time:
- Map out your degre plan with academic advising.
- Keep your momentum going with Summer Programs.
Build your future career:
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office.
- Explore career options at the “What Can I Do With This Major” page.