Program Details
Learn how to help victims and first responders with this PhD in Forensic Psychology concentrating on Victimology. While most Forensic Psychology programs focus on offender behavior, this degree allows you to help those experiencing firsthand or vicarious traumatization.
Classes in this degree program examine stress disorders and treatment models. Students will learn how law enforcement may experience trauma from working closely with victims. This online Forensic Psychology degree program has two tracks: Track I is available to students with a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology; Track II is a pathway for students with a master’s degree in an unrelated field.
Topics of study within the Victimology program include:
- Treatment of forensic populations
- Family violence
- Stress and coping
- Vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue
Requirements
- This program requires at least two on-campus residencies.
- Master's degree or higher
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Official transcripts
- Resume
- Additional materials may be requested
School Accreditation Statement
The Higher Learning Commission
Restricted States
New York, Rhode Island