Doctor of Philosophy in Forensic Psychology / General
Walden University

Program Details

Prepare to promote social change through the integration of forensic psychology principles in scholarly and/or professional activities. You will evaluate behavior, analyze seminal works in forensic psychology, integrate principles of advanced research methods to produce independent scholarly research related to forensic psychology, and engage in decision-making using relevant ethical codes. Coursework will help you gain the skills and insights to be successful in the top three nonclinical areas—teaching, program evaluation, and consulting—and you will benefit from dissertation support throughout your program.

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

Mostly Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Walden University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV

Additional Info

  • This program requires at least two on-campus residencies.

Restricted States

New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut