BA in Criminal Psychology
Are you fascinated by the human mind and criminal behavior? Crime affects all of us, do you want a career that protects the victims of crime? Our Criminal Psychology degree (BA) was designed to help you solve issues facing today’s criminal justice system, while giving you the tools to understand the people within it.
Criminal Psychology is More than True Crime
While we all are enthralled by what we see on TV or hear on podcasts, Criminal Psychology takes you much, much deeper. It’s exciting. It’s mysterious. It’s challenging and rewarding. At Nichols, you’ll learn skills that can be used in a number of roles across the criminal justice system. You can protect the innocent, fix the system, and earn a real emotional return on your educational investment.
Real-World Experiences
Our Criminal Psychology program is more than an education. Our faculty and students are connected to local, state and federal law enforcement groups, including the Worcester Attorney General’s office, Massachusetts State Police, and the FBI.
Careers for Criminal Psychology Majors
The world of criminal psychology is broad. Possible careers are:
- Case manager
- Correctional officer
- Correction treatment specialist
- Crime analyst
- Police officer
- Private investigator
- Victim witness advocate
We’re ranked a 2022 Best College in the Northeast by the Princeton Review and eighth nationally for Mid-Career Salary Potential by Payscale.com. Our 15,000+ strong alumni network has seen the benefits of a small, private business education, and the numbers back them up. Are you ready?
Earn a Rewarding Degree
Internships & Experiential Learning
Every Nichols College student benefits from an experiential learning opportunity. Students explore their passions by working with real businesses, community partners, or industry experts on projects that make an impactful difference. Because of our specialized focus on career readiness, students graduate with the experience and confidence they need to succeed in the real world.
Eight students completed internships including with;
- New Hampshire State Police
- Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
- Worcester District Court
- Massachusetts Trial Court
- YMCA
Meet your Faculty
Criminal Psychology Courses
Required Courses
*One of the following satisfies course requirement: Constitutional Law, Specialty Courts