Forensic Psychology Degree

The forensic psychology program at University of the Southwest prepares students for careers in the justice system, child protection services, juvenile justice, and civil matters. The program focuses on applying clinical, counseling, school, and neuropsychology skills to the provision of psychological services. Program courses include: epidemiology of mental and behavioral disorders, risk factors for violence and criminality, profiling and patterning, prediction and intervention measurement, forensic assessment, forensic treatment and intervention skills, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other New Mexico colleges that offer forensic psychology degrees.

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University of the Southwest (USW)

6401 Richards Ave, Santa Fe, NM

CSW provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Hobbs, New Mexico and operated as a private institution. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, around 500 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Education
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions

The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be required for certain programs.

Tuition is approximately $15,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $3,900. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

CSW has several athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Track & Field

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at usw.edu today.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists

Description

Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, neuropsychologists and clinical neuropsychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).