Sage Colleges
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) in Forensic Mental Health

Albany, USA

DEGREE TYPE

MSc

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

Blended

Key Summary

About : The Master of Science (M.S.) in Forensic Mental Health program focuses on developing expertise in assessing and treating individuals within the criminal justice system. The curriculum covers topics like mental health laws, psychopathology, and risk assessment, preparing students for various roles in this specialized field.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers as forensic psychologists, mental health specialists, or clinical evaluators. The program equips students with the skills needed to work with legal professionals, law enforcement, or in correctional facilities. Advanced roles may include positions in research or policy development related to mental health and law.

Russell Sage College offers one of a select few master’s programs in Forensic Mental Health. As a student in our Forensic Mental Health graduate program, you’ll complete clinical and non-clinical coursework in social science research, law, psychology, criminal justice, substance abuse and victimology and participate in a professional externship in a forensic mental health setting. You may opt to pursue an enhanced master’s degree with a concentration in Health Services Administration.

You will learn from professors with law degrees and academic and clinical doctorates — and professionals in leadership roles in state and community agencies.

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