Alliant International University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Psy.D.- Forensic Psychology; Ph.D.- Forensic Psychology Applied Social Research or Clinical

Program Description:

The Fresno-based Psy.D. doctoral program in forensic psychology is structured for both full-time and part-time enrollment. Time to completion is four years at a full-time pace and six to seven years at a part-time pace. The PsyD program prepares students to work as professional clinicians in forensic settings. Psy.D. students will receive training and practical experience working with clients from a number of different venues including juvenile hall, jail, prison, California Youth Authority, probation, parole, group homes, and other forensic settings. Students will become familiar with legislation pertaining to forensic mental health issues;Students in the Applied Social Policy Track PhD are prepared for roles in administration and management in a variety of mental health agencies as well as in correctional and law enforcement agencies including the FBI and the Department of Justice. In addition, students are prepared to conduct research in both academic and government institutions, examine policy initiatives, and provide advocacy, lobbying and mediation skills to special interest organizations, profit/ nonprofit corporations and governmental agencies. Thus, students are trained to be effective researchers who can apply those skills in various agencies and institutions. Courses focus on the legal and justice system, organization development, legal research, and forensic psychology;Students in the Ph.D. Clinical track are prepared for roles in administration and management in a variety of mental health agencies as well as in correctional and law enforcement agencies including the FBI and the Department of Justice. In addition, students are prepared to conduct research in both academic and government institutions, examine policy initiatives, and provide advocacy, lobbying and mediation skills to special interest organizations, profit/ nonprofit corporations and governmental agencies.

Accreditation:

Alliant International University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Other Specialized Institutions

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999