FPSY, BA, Two-Year Plan

Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology

Sample Plan for New Students

The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have
successfully completed an equivalent to the following: 

Seattle University Course Number and Title Washington State Community College Common Course Number
Language 1150, 1250, and 1350 Foreign Language or ASL 121, 122 and 123 or demonstrated proficiency
HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310 HIST 126, 127, 128, 136, 137, 146, 147 or 148

Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide for more information. Some courses not listed on the Transfer Equivalency Guide may still transfer to SU. For courses
not found on this tool, compare course descriptions with SU’s course catalog to determine equivalent courses at your college/university:
http://catalog.seattleu.edu/ 

Degree Requirements

  • Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
  • Credits in Core: 60
  • Credits in College: 20
    o HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310
    o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated 
       proficiency
  • Credits in major: 68
  • GPA cumulative minimum: 2.0
  • GPA major minimum: 2.0

Resources for Success 

  • Use MySeattleU for planning courses.
  • Meet with a Career Advisor for guidance.
  • Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
  • Visit Advising Services for further information.

 

Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing

Year 1

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 UCOR Module II * (5) UCOR Module II * (5) UCOR Module II * (5) 
Course 2  PSYC 1200 Introductory Psych (5) CRJS 2090 Criminology * (5) CRJS 3020 CJ Statistics * (5)
Course 3 CRJS 1100 Intro to CRJS (5) PSYC 2150 Abnormal Psych * (5) CRJS 4050 Gender, Race & Crime (5)

Year 1 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
  • Meet with Career Engagement Office
  • Submit Course Plan for approval via MySeattleU

Year 2

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 CRJS 3010 Criminal Justice
Research Methods * (5)
UCOR Module III* (5)  CRJS 4010 Criminal Profiling * (5)
Course 2 CRJS 3120 Criminal Law * (5) CRJS 4500 The Psychopath * (5) CRJS Specialization Elective (5)
Course 3 CRJS 3600 Forensic Psych * (5) CRJS Specialization Elective (5) CRJS 4870 Senior Synthesis * (3 or 5)
Course 4     General Elective (2 or 0)

Year 2 Steps for Success

  • Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
  •  Apply for Graduation
  • Continue Post Graduation Planning