FPSY, BS, Two-Year Plan

Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Psychology

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Sample Plan for New Students

The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have
successfully completed an equivalent to the following: 

Seattle University Course Number and Title Washington State Community College Common Course Number
Language 1150, 1250, and 1350 Foreign Language or ASL 121, 122 and 123 or demonstrated proficiency
HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310 HIST& 126, 127, 128, 136, 137, 146, 147 or 148
MATH 1021 Precalculus or MATH-1026 Adv Algebra and Functions MATH& 141
PSYC 1200 Introductory Psychology PSYC& 100
BIOL 1610/1611 Molecular and Cellular Biology Lecture and Lab BIOL& 211
BIOL 2200 & 2210 Anatomy & Physiology I and II with Labs BIOL& 241 and 242
10 credits of additional Math or Lab Science courses Any math or lab science courses beyond those already listed

Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide for more information. Some courses not listed on the Transfer Equivalency Guide may still transfer to SU. For courses
not found on this tool, compare course descriptions with SU’s course catalog to determine equivalent courses at your college/university:
http://catalog.seattleu.edu/ 

Degree Requirements

  • Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
  • Credits in Core: 50
  • Credits in College: 20
    o HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310
    o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated 
       proficiency
  • Credits in major: 108
  • GPA cumulative minimum: 2.0
  • GPA major minimum: 2.0

Resources for Success 

  • Use MySeattleU for planning courses.
  • Meet with a Career Advisor for guidance.
  • Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
  • Visit Advising Services for further information.

 

Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing

Year 1
Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 UCOR Module II* (5) UCOR Module II* (5) UCOR Module II*(5)
Course 2  CRJS 1100 Intro to CJ (5) CRJS 2090 Criminology* (5) CRJS 3020 CJ Stats* (5)
Course 3 PSYC 2150 Abnormal Psych* (5) CRJS Specialization Elective (5) CRJS 4050 Gender, Race,&Crime (5) 

Year 1 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Faculty Advisor 
  • Make a plan on mySeattleU.edu
  • Meet with Career Engagement

Year 2
Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 CRJS 3010 CJ Rsrch Methods* (5) CRJS 4500 The Psychopath* (5) CRJS 4010 Criminal Profiling* (5)
Course 2 CRJS 3120 Criminal Law* (5) CRJS 4800 Forensic Science (5) CRJS Specialization Elective (5)
Course 3 CRJS 3600 Forensic Psych* (5) UCOR Module III* (5) CRJS 4870 Senior Synth* (3)
Course 4     CRJS Specialization Elective (5)

Year 2 Steps for Success

  • Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
  •  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. 

Satisfied in Major: Module I

  • UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
  • UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
  • UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
  • UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
  • UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
  • 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: 

  • Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context 
  • UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges OR
  • UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges OR
  • UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges

Curriculum Notes

  • With the exception of the Math, Biol, Chem, and science elective
    courses, a maximum of 30 community college credits may apply to
    this specialization.
  •  Please refer to the Course Catalog (https://catalog.seattleu.edu/) for a
    full list of approved courses that fulfill CRJS specialization electives.
  •  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 PSYC
    have the choice to either take PSYC 3030 & 3050 OR CRJS 3010 & 3020.
  • If CRJS 4870 if taken for 3 credits, student may need a 2-credit
    general elective to reach the 180 credits required to graduate.

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