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Bachelor of Science in Applied Forensic Psychology – St. Francis Xavier University (Antigonish, Nova Scotia)
Students of Applied Forensic Psychology will learn about psychological concepts, methods, and practice skills and their application within the legal system. Eyewitness testimony, jury selection, deception detection, criminal law, police stress, forensic risk assessment, criminal behaviour, types of offenders (e.g. sexual offenders, psychopaths, murderers) are all topics that Forensic Psychology sheds light on.
To cement their understanding of the academic material from the classroom, students will receive hands-on experience by participating in practicum placements in forensic settings (prisons, courts, addiction services, forensic hospitals, etc.). Placements vary in length and take place in different settings so that students will graduate having experienced working in a variety of settings where careers in Forensic Psychology are applicable. Students need to complete practicum placements in years 2, 3, and 4 of study. Placements can be arranged in students’ home community, near Antigonish, or elsewhere. In addition to practicum placements, many Forensic Psychology courses will include field trips to relevant locations for practice including correctional centres and court rooms.
St. Francis Xavier University also recently launched new programs in Pubic Policy and Governance, and Climate and Environment.
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