Master of Science in Forensic Psychology / Police Psychology
Walden University

Program Details

Discover how you can work with police departments or other law enforcement agencies by assisting in officer selection and training, stress management, critical incident stress debriefing, and hostage negotiation. Gain insights into stress management and coping strategies, and understand the impact of dealing firsthand with victims and first responders. Understand the phenomenon of post-traumatic stress—which has been associated with increased suicide risk—and its impact on law enforcement personnel and their families.

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

Learning Schedule

Asynchronous

% Online

100% 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

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)

Restricted States

New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut