Forensic Psychology Minor

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Banner Code: FPSY
Web: psychology.gmu.edu

College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department: Psychology

The forensic psychology minor is designed to supplement the study of psychology, criminology, or other justice-related areas with an overview of the intersection of psychology and the criminal justice system. The minor focuses specifically on mental illness in the criminal justice system, the psychological experiences of victims, psychological science in the courtroom, and psychological factors related to criminal behavior.

For policies governing all minors, see the Undergraduate Policies section of this catalog.

Minor Requirements

Students pursuing this minor must complete a minimum of 18 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.00. Eight credits of course work must be unique to the minor.

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Forensic Psychology Minor

Minor Requirements

Four core courses (12 credits)

Two elective courses (6 credits) chosen from:

Total: 18 credits