The Forensic Psychology area of focus is an informal track within the General MA Psychology Program. If you are a prospective applicant interested in the Forensic area of focus, you should apply directly to the General MA Psychology Program and write in your statement of purpose that your interest is in Forensic Psychology. The NYU General Master s Degree area of focus in Forensic Psychology focuses on the intersection between psychology and the justice system. Forensic Psychology is the professional practice by psychologists within the areas of clinical, counseling, school, or other specializations of psychology, when providing professional psychological expertise to the judicial system.