MA Forensic Psychology

The Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology (MAFP) degree incorporates master’s level clinical psychology training with coursework and practicum experiences with a concentration on psychology and law. The program ties the application of psychological theory, knowledge, skills and competencies to the civil and criminal justice systems. It is designed to develop mental health professionals who effectively work in clinical settings within the criminal and civil legal system, including but not limited to: Adult, juvenile, and child populations Victim assistance Police consultation Correctional institutions Domestic violence and child abuse programs Litigation consulting Crisis Intervention and Response Unit co-responder programs Specialty courts. Program Goals: to ensure exposure to, and critical analysis of, the broad spectrum of scientific and philosophical perspectives concerning the bases of human development and behavior across the life span; to provide experience with, and critical analysis of, a wide range of clinical andor forensic assessment and intervention strategies and techniques; to provide exposure to a wide array of clinical andor forensic populations through the use of supervised practicum experiences; to inculcate the highest standards of ethical and professional functioning into clinical thinking and practice; to foster a deep and abiding respect for, and understanding of, the diversity of the human experience; and to instill an understanding of the application of the scientific and experimental methods to applied clinical forensic practice, and to prepare students to conduct and critically evaluate psychological research.

Bachelors degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution. University GPA requirement: The minimum grade point average for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver must meet one of the following criteria: A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the baccalaureate degree. A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree. An earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or the recognized equivalent from an international institution supersedes the minimum GPA requirement for the baccalaureate. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework completed for applicants who have not earned a master’s degree or higher.