FPSY, BS, Two-Year Plan

Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Psychology

Sample Plan for New Students

This plan assumes junior standing (90 credits), a transferable associate degree, and completion of language and core requirements. For details, visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide.

Degree Requirements

  • Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
  • Credits in Core: 50
  • Credits in College: 20 (including HIST and language courses or proficiency)
  • Credits in Major: 108
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
  • Minimum Major GPA: 2.0

Resources for Success

  • Map out your courses on MySeattleU.
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  • Sign up for academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
  • Visit Advising Services for additional guidance.

Contact Information:
Arts & Sciences Advising: ASCAdvising@seattleu.edu
Seattle U Advising Services: seattleu.edu/advising

Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior

Year 1

Term Course Credits
Fall UCOR Module II* 5
Fall CRJS 1100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 5
Fall PSYC 2150 - Abnormal Psychology* 5
Winter UCOR Module II* 5
Winter CRJS 2090 - Criminology* 5
Winter CRJS Specialization Elective 5
Spring UCOR Module II* 5
Spring CRJS 3020 - Criminal Justice Statistics* 5
Spring CRJS 4050 - Gender, Race, and Crime 5

Year 2

Term Course Credits
Fall CRJS 3010 - Criminal Justice Research Methods* 5
Fall CRJS 3120 - Criminal Law* 5
Fall CRJS 3600 - Forensic Psychology* 5
Winter CRJS 4500 - The Psychopath* 5
Winter CRJS 4800 - Forensic Science 5
Winter UCOR Module III* 5
Spring CRJS 4010 - Criminal Profiling* 5
Spring CRJS Specialization Elective 5
Spring CRJS 4870 - Senior Synthesis* (3 or 5 credits)
Spring General Elective (if needed) 2

University Core Requirements

  • Module I: Academic Writing, Quantitative Thinking, Creative Expression, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences
  • Module II: Theological Explorations, Philosophy of the Human Person, Ethical Reasoning
  • Module III: Religion in a Global Context, Humanities & Global Challenges, Social Sciences & Global Challenges, Natural Sciences & Global Challenges

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