Here is a sample curriculum for a forensic psychology PhD program:
First Year
- Psychology and the Legal System
- Research Methods and Statistics
- Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior
- Social Psychology
- Ethics and Professional Issues in Forensic Psychology
Secondar Year
- Forensic Assessment and Evaluation
- Psychopathology and Personality Assessment
- Criminal Behavior and Victimization
- Advanced Research Methods
- Elective Course 1
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At a glance
| Attribute | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Summary | A PhD in Forensic Psychology is an advanced degree that merges psychological principles with the legal system. |
| Entry Requirements | Master’s degree in psychology, criminology, or a related field |
| Completion Time | 4-6 years |
| Coursework & Credits | 80-120 credits, including coursework in general and forensic psychology, research methods, statistics, and legal issues |
| Experience | Entry-level (0-5 years) | Mid-career (5-10 years) | Experienced (10-20 years) | Late-career (20+ years) | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical psychologist | $69,000 | $78,000 | $90,000 | $94,000 | $74,000 |
| Forensic psychologist | $61,000 | $73,000 | $83,000 | $118,000 | $64,000 |
(0-5 years) $69,000
(5-10 years) $78,000
(10-20 years) $90,000
(20+ years) $94,000
(0-5 years) $61,000
(5-10 years) $73,000
(10-20 years) $83,000
(20+ years) $118,000
