Master of Science in Nonverbal and Deceptive Behavior

School of Crime & Security Sciences

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Master of Science in Nonverbal and Deceptive Behavior

Read behavior. Assess credibility. Act on evidence.

This U.S. graduate program trains professionals to analyze human behavior and deceptive communication through documented protocols, not intuition, stereotypes or TV-style lie detection.

  • Move beyond body-language myths and learn to document what can actually be observed.
  • Analyze expression, voice, posture, language, context and credibility through structured methods.
  • Designed for investigators, security professionals, compliance teams, HR leaders, forensic psychologists and fraud analysts.
  • Study while you work, with online access, case-based learning and human academic support.

30 minutes, no obligation. Human-tech, one-to-one, always a real person.

Career context

Make your judgment easier to trust.

$7,360median monthly earnings with a master's
+$1,188more than a bachelor's, every month
+19.2%higher median earnings
Compatible with your work

Keep your role. Add the protocol.

You keep your job, your rhythm and your responsibilities. The master adapts to your week while you build a more defensible way to assess behavior.

Study after the interviewAccess videos, readings, cases and activities when your schedule allows.
Analyze real behaviorWork with expression channels, statements, credibility cues and professional scenarios.
Document better decisionsTurn observations into structured reasoning that can be explained to colleagues, clients or committees.
Ask real specialistsFaculty and advisors support the process with hands-on, human guidance.

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Total program cost is 12,508 USD, from about 5,776 USD with income-based aid, and 0% monthly plans change your final route.

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Behavioral evidence

The old way guesses. The scientific way documents.

Reading behavior without method creates overconfidence. This master trains you to observe, compare, contextualize and explain behavior with professional caution.

The old way

Pinocchio myths

Eye direction, nose touching and gut feeling produce fragile conclusions. The result sounds persuasive, but it is difficult to defend when someone asks what evidence supports it.

The new way

Multi-channel assessment

Analyze words, face, body, voice and context together. Build a clearer view of what was observed, why it matters and where the limits are.

  1. 1Replace intuition with protocol. Work with documented frameworks such as NBAM, FEAP, FACS, EMFACS and SAVE so observations become structured, teachable and defensible.
  2. 2Analyze more than the face. Study facial expression, gesture, posture, proxemics, prosody and verbal or written statements as parts of one behavioral picture.
  3. 3Apply it in high-stakes contexts. Transfer the method to interviews, investigations, screenings, negotiations, fraud contexts and professional credibility assessments.
Faculty

Faculty who understand expression, deception and evidence.

The program brings together researchers in deception detection, nonverbal behavior specialists, law enforcement professionals and applied behavioral analysts. The emphasis is scientific, practical and professional.

Alex Aaron, MSc

Alex Aaron, MSc

Associate Professor at Schiller International University, Florida

International business, economics, finance and sustainability.

Willie J. Rivers III, DBA

Willie J. Rivers III, DBA

Professor of Data Science and Data Governance, DBA; Webster University

Data science, data governance and analytics leadership.

Tonya S. Rivers, DBA

Tonya S. Rivers, DBA

Executive coach and consultant for leaders across the United States, DBA

Executive leadership, enterprise transformation and strategic execution.

Robert W. Robertson, PhD

Robert W. Robertson, PhD

Fulbright Specialist (U.S. Department of State); based in Tampa, Florida

Organizational leadership, public-sector strategy and applied research.

Kathy Mantz, DBA

Kathy Mantz, DBA

Marketing educator, DBA; Alabama A&M University

Marketing strategy, consumer behavior and higher education.

Timothy K. Mantz, DBA

Timothy K. Mantz, DBA

Professor of Marketing, DBA; Alabama A&M University

Marketing, advertising leadership and nonprofit management.

Jeanette Espinal, DBA

Jeanette Espinal, DBA

Dean of Student Experience, DBA (Florida International University)

Higher-education administration and international operations.

Jaume Masip, PhD

Jaume Masip, PhD

Professor of Social Psychology

Deception detection, credibility assessment and social psychology research.

Anderson Tamborim, MSc

Anderson Tamborim, MSc

Forensic psychology specialist

Forensic psychology and research in AI-assisted deception detection.

Alicia Juárez

Alicia Juárez

Behavioral Analysis Section, law enforcement

Behavioral analysis methodology applied to investigation and interview contexts.

Ángel Cuñado, PhD

Ángel Cuñado, PhD

Psychologist and profiling expert

Nonverbal behavior, lie detection and indirect personality profiling.

Antonio Domínguez, MSc

Antonio Domínguez, MSc

Director, Institute for Anti-Fraud Behavioral Analysis

Fraud behavior, behavioral red flags and expert analysis methodology.

Carmen Feijoo

Carmen Feijoo

AVSEC trainer certified by AESA

Behavioral detection and training in aviation security contexts.

María José Garrido, PhD

María José Garrido, PhD

Commander, European law enforcement

Forensic psychology, criminal behavior analysis and investigative practice.

Rafael López, PhD

Rafael López, PhD

Founder of Evidentia University · Ph.D. in Psychology and Economics

Behavioral sciences, forensic psychology and academic leadership.

Who it's for

Designed for the people who already read behavior for a living.

This master is built for investigators, security professionals, compliance teams, HR leaders, forensic psychologists and fraud analysts who need a documented method, not instinct.

Investigation and security

Police, intelligence, corporate security and interview specialists who already assess behavior and want a documented protocol instead of instinct.

Compliance, HR and fraud

Compliance officers, HR leaders and fraud analysts who need to evaluate credibility and behavioral red flags with a defensible method.

Psychology and forensic practice

Forensic psychologists and behavioral analysts who want to apply structured frameworks such as FACS, EMFACS and SAVE in professional practice.

Student voices

Professionals choose Evidentia for applied behavioral science.

★★★★★

9 out of 10 students would recommend our master's programs to other professionals, based on our graduate satisfaction surveys. Alumni satisfaction survey, January 2026.

"Thanks to Evidentia I improved my understanding of human behavior. Today I apply that knowledge in consulting." read more

Fernanda Moscoso, General Manager, BrainLink C.A.

"An approachable, professional, and experienced faculty. The academic environment motivated me to delve deeper like never before."

Uladislao Dobroski, General Manager, Emotions Labs

"A unique opportunity to learn with real cases and a high-level academic structure. Personalized and flexible pace."

Armenio Perez, PhD, Ecuador

Testimonials reflect personal academic experiences, not guarantees of employment or salary. Outcomes are not a guarantee of employment.

Some of the organizations our professionals come from

United States Capitol Police Australian Border Police Kissimmee Police Microsoft

The logos shown correspond to organizations where some of our students currently work or have previously worked. Their inclusion does not imply institutional collaboration, sponsorship, or endorsement by those entities.

Curriculum

From observation to defensible credibility assessment.

From facial expression, gesture, posture and prosody to SAVE methodology, deceit detection, research communication and a defended capstone, discover how this master covers the behavioral-analysis tools needed to assess credibility with method, caution and professional standards.

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Admissions · August 2026

Apply for the August 31, 2026 cohort

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Institutional Information & Important Disclaimers

Evidentia University operates with transparency and adherence to educational standards. We want you to have clear information as you consider your investment in education.

Our Commitment to You:

  • Licensure: Evidentia University is licensed by the Florida Department of Education, Commission for Independent Education (CIE), License #9097, verify with the Commission. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Commission.
  • Non-Discrimination: We are committed to equal educational opportunities and do not discriminate based on age, race, color, national origin, sex, or disability.
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  • Grievance Procedure: We have established procedures for addressing student concerns or complaints formally.

Important Program Notes:

  • No Professional Licensing: Please be aware that this Master of Science degree program does NOT qualify the student for any professional state licensing, such as psychologist or licensed investigator.
  • No Job/Salary Guarantee: Evidentia University does not make any guarantees of graduate employment or salary upon graduation. Career outcomes depend on individual effort, experience, and external market factors.
  • Local Requirements: It is the student's responsibility to research and understand any specific local, state, or national requirements related to employment in their desired field or location.
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