The members of the American Psychology – Law Society (AP-LS: Division 41, American Psychological Association) have compiled a Guide to Graduate Programs in Forensic and Legal Psychology, which provides useful information for comparing programs. This guide lists current graduate programs in forensic and legal psychology, in alphabetical order and by degree: doctoral programs (PhD and PsyD), joint programs (PhD/JD, PsyD/JD, JD/MA, PhD/MLS), and masters-level programs. Each program is described using the same categories (program facts, admission criteria, opportunities for research or practica, and funding availability) to help prospective students make informed choices about graduate training and education in psychology and law.
Doctoral Programs in Forensic Psychology
There are a number of colleges and universities that offer doctoral degrees in forensic psychology, in both clinical and non-clinical programs. For ease of reference, the available programs have been categorized into clinical and non-clinical programs.
Clinical Doctoral Programs in Forensic Psychology
Alliant International University – California School of Forensic Studies (PhD in Forensic Psychology or PsyD in Forensic Psychology)
American School of Professional Psychology (PsyD with concentration in Forensic Psychology)
Argosy University – Chicago (Clinical PsyD with concentration in Forensic Psychology)
Arizona State University (Law and Psychology JD/PhD Program)
California State University, Fresno and the University of California, Davis (Joint PhD in Forensic and Behavioral Sciences)
Carlos Albizu University in Miami (PsyD in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Forensic Psychology)
Chicago School of Professional Psychology (PsyD in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Forensic Psychology)
Drexel University (JD/PhD or PhD with a concentration in Forensic Psychology)
Forest Institute of Professional Psychology (PsyD in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Forensic Psychology)
Fordham University (Clinical PhD with concentration in Forensic Psychology)
John Jay College of Criminal Justice-CUNY (MA or PhD)
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (PsyD with Forensic Psychology Concentration)
Nova Southeastern University (PsyD with a concentration in Clinical Forensic Psychology)
Pacific University (PsyD with an emphasis in Forensic Psychology)
Palo Alto University (joint PhD/JD [with Golden Gate University School of Law]; and PhD in order proscar