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Forensic Psychology - GAS Transfer

Program details

Faculty
Social Science and Humanities

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Experiential learning
Internship
Practicum

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Â鶹´«Ã½ University, Downtown Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Six semesters (full-time)

Program load
Full-time
Part-time

OUAC code
DPS

Overview

Student in library Enhance your Durham College GAS Certificate by applying the principles of scientific methods of psychology, in this general arts and science transfer program.

You will study the core areas of psychology—social, cognitive, developmental and abnormal—as well as research methods and data analysis. You will explore a variety of forensic psychology courses that apply psychology to crime, policing, the courts, corrections and other aspects of the justice system. You will also have opportunities to incorporate aspects of criminology, legal studies, health and neuroscience into your degree with the objective of developing unique knowledge and skill sets.


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of students are employed within six months of graduation

Admissions

Admissions


Students who have successfully completed a General Arts and Science Certificate - Â鶹´«Ã½ Liberal Arts Transfer/University Transfer (Forensics) option at Durham College may apply for direct admission into the second year of the Forensic Psychology program. Eligible applicants must achieve a minimum grade of 70 per cent in each prerequisite course with an overall average of 77 per cent or higher.

Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications. 


Last year's cut-off77 per cent
Expected cut-offHigh 70s
In recognition of your certificate, you will receive 10 courses toward your 40-course BA in Forensic Psychology degree.

The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our .

Program details

Faculty
Social Science and Humanities

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Experiential learning
Internship
Practicum

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Â鶹´«Ã½ University, Downtown Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Six semesters (full-time)

Program load
Full-time
Part-time

OUAC code
DPS

Contact information

Career opportunities

You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed in careers including:

  • Child Protection Worker
  • Corrections Officer
  • Law Enforcement Officer
  • Mental-Health Technician
  • Probation Manager
  • Psychologist (after further study)
  • Residential Youth Counsellor

Experiential learning

A limited number of fourth-year students have an opportunity to participate in a learning experience with a community organization. The practicum is an experiential learning tool that provides students with opportunities to acquire workplace skills and knowledge, confront the relationship between theory and practice, and cultivate a sense of personal and professional development. The practicum course consists of 100 hours of fieldwork, several in-class seminars and a set of academic assignments.

  • Sample courses
    Forensic Psychology
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    Forensic Psychology – GAS Transfer