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Master's Degree - Psychology
Forensic Psychology via distance learning
This Master's Degree of forensic psychology explores the application of psychological knowledge and methods to both civil and criminal legal questions. It involves criminal profiling, giving evidence in court, advising parole boards and mental health tribunals, and helping to rehabilitate prisoners.
Academic Supervisor : Frances Chelos Lopez
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The Master's Degree online via distance learning provides students with specialized training. Students acquire practical knowledge and specific skills in courses related directly to the student's concentration. More info...
* 36 to 54 academic credits above a Bachelor's program.
* Duration ranges from 9 to 12 months.
* Program Structure: 70% textbooks + 30% project.
* Admission is open for adults over 25 years of age.
* Bachelor's degree or international equivalent (3 to 4 years of study) is required for admission.
Fees include all: Program of study, textbooks, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma, and transcript.
Cost per BIU earned postgraduate credit: 130 Euros (170 US$)
Cost per transferred credit from previous education and/or professional experience if required: 20 Euros (25 US$)
36 ... 54 Academic credits
Tuition Fee :Min. 4.680 Euros (6.120 US$) ... Max. 7.020 Euros (9.180 US$).
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Payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments. More info...
Faculty of Psychology via distance learning
Master's Degree
Forensic Psychology via distance learning
36 ... 54 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program.
Composition:
+ 42 Academic credits - Forensic Psychology Online
+ Other additional subjects
+ 13 Academic credits - Research methodology and final project or thesis.
+ 42 Academic credits: Forensic Psychology Online
BIU Earned Credits
Credits earned through the completion of academic work at Bircham International University (Reports, Projects and Thesis).
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credits (30 hours of study).
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):
You may study any subject as an independent online continuing education course. More info...
University graduate level continuing education course.
Background in this field of study is recommended.
501FOP - Drug Addictions
502FOP - Social Problems & Deviance
503FOP - Criminal Justice
504FOP - Delinquency & Violence
505FOP - Crime Law and Prevention
506FOP - Personality & Social Development
507FOP - Alcohol & Drug Counseling
508FOP - Crime Victims
509FOP - Psychology of Personality
510FOP - Criminal Behavior
511FOP - Treatment of Addictions
512FOP - Law & Justice
513FOP - Criminology
514FOP - Forensic Psychology
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Bibliography: Forensic Psychology via distance learning
The corresponding textbooks are included in the fees. Once the fee has been paid, the books may take between two to five weeks to reach your address. Bircham International University offices may inform you at any time of the status of your books. If the book is in English, the required report must be written in English unless you have requested to write it in other language and have gained Bircham International University authorization. More info...
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+ Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Psychology from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Conflict Resolution - Criminology - Diplomacy - Ethics - Human Rights - International Law - Legal Science .
Other additional subjects - For example:
Arbitration
Business Law
Criminology
Diplomacy
Diplomatic Relations
Ethical Dilemmas
Forensic Psychology
Human Rights
International Law
International Legal Procedures
International Protocol & Etiquette
Museum Legal & Ethical Issues
Negotiation
Peace Studies
Protection of Human Rights
+ 13 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Admission requirements: Master's - Forensic Psychology
Bircham International University distance learning degree admission requirements differ depending upon the Faculty and the major of study. There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, sex, beliefs and/or religion. A minimum of 30% of the total number of credits required by any adult degree program syllabus has to be transferred from previous education and/or validated from professional experience in order to gain admission. A maximum of 20% of the total number of credits required by the distance learning degree program can be transferred from professional and life experience. More info...
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Learning outcomes: Master's - Forensic Psychology
The following learning outcomes are compatible with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for lifelong learning and continuing education. The EQF directives facilitate acceptance of this course credits by many higher education institution. These learning outcomes are achieved after completion of this course with a passing grade. Better grades will demonstrate higher analysis, evaluation and critical thinking skills. More info...
EQF LEVEL 5. Applicable knowledge and problem resolution.
Outcome resulting from course content analysis and practical applications included in the report.
The student will discuss in writing the interrelationships between Forensic Psychology key concepts and will illustrate the contents with diagrams, charts, examples of practical application, and/or case studies. Several reviews and adjustments of the course contents will be necessary to meet the 20 to 35 pages report length limits and demonstrate a solid specialized knowledge of Forensic Psychology and its applicability in the professional field of Psychology. More info...
EQF LEVEL 6. Advanced knowledge and critical understanding.
Outcome resulting from course content assessment and its applicability to problem solving.
The student's ability to combine the different parts of the text and to form a new coherent and harmonic final report will determine the critical understanding of the subject and an advanced knowledge of Forensic Psychology. The student written report style, content, and structure play an important role in the assessment and applicability of the knowledge about Forensic Psychology to different Psychology decision making scenarios and problem-solving. More info...
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Master's Degree - Psychology
Forensic Psychology Online
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Master's Degree - Forensic Psychology
