Bachelor of Science in Applied Forensic Psychology

As a student of Applied Forensic Psychology, youll learn how psychology research and practice applies to a criminal and social justice context. AFP captures the integration of clinical psychology as an applied professional discipline (mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation) and forensic psychology as an experimental discipline.

To apply your understanding of academic concepts and theories, youll participate in classroom-based skills training (basic counselling and interviewing skills, ethics and boundaries), field trips to relevant settings (e.g., courts, correctional facilities), and practicum placements in the community.

Forensic Psychology examines topics at the interface of psychology and the law. These topics include: eyewitness testimony, jury selection, deception detection, criminal law, police stress, forensic risk assessment, criminal behaviour, and types of offenders (e.g., sexual offenders, psychopaths, murderers).

Applied Forensic Psychology at StFX is the only undergraduate program of its kind in Canada The program is well suited for students with an interest in careers in social, correctional, and legal fields, such as clinical or counselling psychologist, social worker, police or correctional officer, lawyer, crime analyst, victim advocate, journalist, etc. Because many of these career options require additional education beyond an undergraduate degree, the AFP program is designed to enhance students success for being accepted into programs that will move them toward their desired goal.

English 12, Pre calculus Math, two of Chemistry 12, Biology 12, Physics 12 and one other university preparatory course
Students who complete the International Baccalaureate IB Diplomawith a minimum score of 24 will be considered for admission.
Minimum grade requirement for any subject is 3.
Students can submit predicted or anticipated results for early fall admission and scholarship purposes.
For high school students the minimum admission requirements include an overall average of 70 percent in Grade 12 with no grade below 65 percent in each of the required subjects Admissions to limited enrolment programs is competitive meeting the minimum average does not guarantee admission.
Please note students who are currently in grade 12 applying for early admissionmust have the program requirements in grade 11 and be registered in the program prerequisites in grade 12 to be eligible for an early offer Otherwise offers will be made after receipt of final first term grade 12 transcript.
IELTS - 6.5 overall and no lower than 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL - 90 iBT and no lower than 20 in each band.
CAEL - 70 overall and no lower than 60 in each band.
Pearson Test of English - Academic - 60 overall with no score below 50.