Bachelor in Forensic Psychology (Bachelor's)

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This programme is designed for recent high school graduates interested in the intersection of psychology and the legal system. Students study criminal behavior, psychological assessment, and ethical decision-making within justice contexts. The curriculum integrates practical skills in crisis intervention and research with a biblical perspective on human behavior. The programme is one of few undergraduate forensic psychology programmes offered at a Christian college in the U.S.

Focus areas include Criminal behavior analysis, Psychological assessment in legal contexts, Crisis intervention, Psychology and Christianity integration, Criminal justice system dynamics, Forensic research methods.

The programme requires 120 credits, including 150 hours of hands-on internship experience. Coursework covers forensic psychology, criminology, crisis intervention, and psychology and Christianity, with a focus on applied skills and ethical practice.

Graduates enter careers as forensic psychologists, parole and probation officers, psychological researchers, or pursue graduate studies in psychology or law.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Submission of official transcripts and a completed application form is required. No standardized test scores are mentioned as a requirement.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 90% of applicants.

Established in 1935, Corban University is a private, independent Christian university with a Baptist heritage. Its mission is to educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ. The university connects academic study with a Bible-centered worldview, worship, creative expression, stewardship, and service. Faculty mentors and close friendships support students as they develop knowledge, practical skills, compassion, and confidence for their careers.

Corban offers more than 50 undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate programs on campus and online. Academic areas include business, education and counseling, humanities, mathematics and sciences, nursing, ministry, and social sciences. Graduate options include business administration, education, clinical mental health counseling, public administration, Christian leadership, divinity, kinesiology, and a Doctor of Education. The university has a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 18.

The 205-acre campus sits on a forested hillside minutes from central Salem, Oregon’s capital city. The mountains and Oregon coast are about an hour away, while nearby activities include parks, coffee shops, hiking trails, and food carts. International applicants should understand that Corban is an all-Christian academic community. Undergraduate applicants need a personal testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, a Christian character reference, and either a 2.7 or higher high school GPA or a 2.0 or higher college GPA. SAT, ACT, or CLT scores and application essays are not required.