If you are fascinated by the complexities of criminal behaviour and the intricacies of the justice system, the Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice (BA) at Brock University offers a unique transdisciplinary approach. This undergraduate program is ideal for students seeking to understand crime and aggression through the combined lenses of psychology, child and youth studies, and political science. You will explore how individual psychological factors, social dynamics, and systemic institutional responses intersect to shape behaviour, gaining a nuanced and critical perspective essential for addressing contemporary challenges in criminal justice and forensic psychology.
This full-time, on-campus program, studied over four years, integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application. You will engage with core courses in psychology, child and youth studies, and political science, alongside specialized FPAC subjects including quantitative and qualitative methods and a third-year transdisciplinary crime analysis course. In your final year, you will complete a significant research project, such as PSYC 4P72. You will graduate prepared for diverse career paths in law enforcement, correctional services, victim support, policy analysis, and further postgraduate study in psychology or criminology.