The Forensic Psychology major is designed for students who are interested in the relationship between psychology and the criminal justice system. The program offers training in psychological theory, research methods, and the application of psychological principles to specific areas in the legal system. The major provides an interdisciplinary background appropriate for students who intend to pursue careers in psychology, social work, law enforcement, or other criminal justice professions.
Major Requirements
- 2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin - Forensic Psychology
- 2019-2020 Undergraduate Bulletin - Forensic Psychology
- 2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin - Forensic Psychology
- 2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin - Forensic Psychology
- 2016-2017 Undergraduate Bulletin - Forensic Psychology
- 2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin - Forensic Psychology
- 2014-2015 Undergraduate Bulletin - Forensic Psychology
- 2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin - Forensic Psychology (PDF)
- 2012-2013 Undergraduate Bulletin - Forensic Psychology (PDF)
Forensic Psych Courses That Meet General Education Requirements
PSY 101 is a foundation course for the major and counts toward your Individual and Society General Education requirement.
Major Advising in Fall/Spring
General Education and Forensic Psychology Advisor: Jason Algarin
L.73 NB Academic Advisement Center
Advising Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Jason Algarin provides additional advising for the Psychology Department. He can answer your questions, clarify what Forensic Psychology major requirements you need, assist with course selection, and confirm your progress with general education requirements. Make an appointment via AdvisorTrac (choose Psychology Advisement Center) or by email. All of Jason's advising is currently done remotely, and when you make your appointment you will have three options: phone, email, or Zoom video. Please include your EMPL ID.
Major Advising in Summer/Winter
Registration and Major Holds
Sophomores with 45-59 credits may have a major hold placed on their registration. The hold will be removed when they attend a group session with a major advisor. This session will encourage wise planning and allow students to ask any questions they may have about the major. The Psychology Department is sending out emails to sophomores with 45-59 credits to let them know how to sign up for a session. If you're a sophomore Forensic Psychology major with this number of credits and you did not receive that communication, please email psychologyadvising@jjay.cuny.edu for information about the sessions. How do you know if you have a major hold? Go to CUNYfirst and complete the following steps:
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Check the Holds box of your CUNYfirst Student Center. If "Advisement Required" appears, click on “details.”
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Click on “Advisement Required.”
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See which type of advisement you need. If you must see a major advisor, then make a major advising appointment following the steps preferred by this department.
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Avoid Course Planning Mistakes!
Monitor Your Progress in the Major
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DegreeWorks degree audit - Use this online planning tool to track your overall progress toward graduation. You will see which of your general education and major requirements are completed, in progress, or still needed. Refer to the DegreeWorks FAQs to better understand how to use this helpful tool. Note: be sure to confirm the accuracy of your degree audit with a general advisor and major advisor.
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Forensic Psychology Major Checklist - Fill out this printable worksheet to keep track of which major requirements you have completed and which ones you still need.
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Sample Four Year Plan - See an example of how you could complete all your degree requirements (major, general education, electives) and graduate in four years! Remember that this sample plan shows just one possible way to combine your requirements. Transfer students in particular should work with advisors to determine a plan that works best for them.
Meet with a General Academic Advisor
A General Academic Advisor will confirm what general academic requirements you still need, make suggestions about smart course planning that will help you graduate without delays, discuss your interest in adding a minor or second major, inform you about opportunities such as study abroad, discuss general questions and concerns, and make helpful referrals. Visit the Academic Advisement Center's webpage for more information.