2025-2026 Graduate Bulletin

Forensic Psychology and Law, MA/JD Dual-Degree Program (NYLS)

Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology & Juris Doctorate (CUNY & NY Law Schools)

  • Fall entry only
  • Minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
  • Three academic letters of recommendations (can be completed within the application)
  • Personal statement highlighting interest, career goals, and intended field of research   
  • 12 credits of prerequisite undergraduate courses in psychology (passed with B or better)
  • 3 credits of a prerequisite undergraduate course Research methods in Psychology or Experimental Psychology (passed with B or better)
  • 3 credits of a prerequisite undergraduate course in statistics (passed with B or better)
  • The Law Schools require LSAT exam scores and we suggest that students email those scores or expected dates of testing during your JJ application process.