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10 August 2007

Capella University - Online PhD / PsyD Programs

Capella University - Online PhD / PsyD Programs

For more than a decade, Capella University has offered doctoral learners a combination of challenging online course work and in-person colloquia that take learners deep into their area of study. You will acquire advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, and leadership skills that will position you as an expert in your field. As a graduate, you may choose to pursue teaching, consulting, counseling, or leadership from an informed, strategic viewpoint. Capella University Harold Abel School of Psychology offers both the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD):

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) / Clinical Psychology
The clinical psychology PsyD specialization provides learners with comprehensive clinical training including psychopathology, psychological testing, and psychotherapy. Because this area is ultimately designed for state licensure eligibility as a clinical psychologist, it is a very rigorous program that requires coursework, residency, and field training experience. This specialization will prepare you for state licensure eligibility as a clinical psychologist.

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) / Counseling Psychology
Prepares learners to pursue diverse career paths within our changing society. Because this specialization is ultimately designed for state licensure eligibility as a counseling psychologist, it is a very rigorous program that requires coursework, residency, and field training experience. Doctoral graduates typically intend to seek a license to practice professional psychology and must be familiar with the licensure requirements of their state psychology boards.

PhD in Psychology / Educational Psychology
The educational psychology specialization focuses on education and research through all stages of the lifespan. Doctoral learners will acquire a broad base of information about teaching and learning, development, research methods, and data analysis. Course content includes adult learning, instructional design, and computer-mediated instruction, as well as child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric psychology.

PhD in Psychology / General Program
The online PhD in general psychology is offered to those learners who wish a great deal of flexibility in designing and individualizing their education by selecting from a wide range of elective course offerings based on personal and professional goals. Curriculum can be concentrated in areas such as addictions, family, sport, health psychology, or other areas of interest. Learners can also choose electives to form an individualized program of study based on their unique areas of interest.

PhD in Psychology / Industrial / Organizational Psychology
Capella's PhD in industrial and organizational psychology is designed for learners interested in behavior in the workplace and other organizational settings. Learners study leadership issues, group development, organizational change strategies, motivational and performance enhancement, and human resource management.

PhD programs require 1 week residencies per year, for three years. Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Argosy University - Orange County - Online PhD / PsyD Programs


Argosy University - Orange County
3501 West Sunflower Ave
Suite 110
Santa Ana, CA 92704

Argosy University, Orange County Campus


Argosy University, Orange County Campus is one of 18 Argosy University locations across the nation offering undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate degrees in the disciplines of business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. Argosy University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA)(30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602. 1.312.263.0456).

Argosy University, Orange County Campus is located at 3501 West Sunflower Avenue, Suite 110 in Santa Ana, California. Our main facility covers more then 11,000 square feet and houses classroom space, a library, computer labs, conference facilities and seven classrooms.

Table of Contents

College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology Degree Completion
Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology - Marriage & Family Therapy
Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology - Marriage & Family
Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology
Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology
Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology
College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Back to top

Argosy University's College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences is where tomorrow's clinical practitioners develop the specific skills they need. Our curriculum encompasses every major theoretical modality guiding clinical assessment and intervention practices.

You'll benefit from the practical training and internships that provide the vital hands-on experience our programs are known for; small class sizes that create a dynamic environment and promote close interaction with your peers; and instruction from faculty who call upon the real-world knowledge they gain as successful working professionals.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology Back to top

The four-year Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program is intended for students with clearly-defined goals to enter fields of psychology, counseling or social service, where they can leverage the principles and tenets of behavioral science. Through completion of a dynamic group of psychology core and elective courses, you can choose to prepare for immediate employment, career advancement or graduate study.

The BA in Psychology program is designed to help students begin human services careers in such capacities as entry-level counselor, case manager, human resources administrator, management and business services, as well as graduate study in fields such as counseling, social work and marriage/family therapy.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology Degree Completion Back to top

Designed for those who already have some college credit, the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology degree completion program prepares students with some college credit to enter the human services field as an entry-level counselor, case manager, human resources administrator or other such professional; or to begin graduate study in such areas as counseling, social work, and marriage/family therapy. The application-oriented program features flexible formats that allow students to keep their full-time career while pursuing their undergraduate degree.

Degree Completion at Argosy University
At Argosy University, degree completion programs are a convenient way to finish what you started. They were created for working professionals who are ready to resume the undergraduate college careers that, for a variety of reasons, they'd put on hold. The programs are structured with flexible formats to help you meet the demands of work and family while completing your degree in less than two years. You may transfer as few as 42 or as many as 90 qualified semester credit hours.

Admission Requirements
To apply for admission to Argosy University's degree completion programs, you must be able to transfer at least 42 semester hours of qualified credit with a grade of at least "C-" from either a regionally or nationally accredited educational institution, such as a community college, junior college or other university.

Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology - Marriage & Family Therapy Back to top

The Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology - Marriage & Family Therapy program emphasizes a practitioner-oriented philosophy and integrates applied theory and field experience. Currently only offered at Argosy University/Orange County, the coursework and practicum for this degree program are based on the MA in Professional Counseling program. It is designed for students who wish to pursue the clinical psychology track while receiving graduate-level training in the core curricular areas, including supervised clinical practice, required for licensure as a marriage and family therapist in the state in which the program is located. Licensing requirements differ from state to state, so students should verify the current licensing requirements of the state in which they plan to become licensed.

Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology - Marriage & Family Back to top

The Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology - Marriage & Family Therapy program is designed for students who wish to pursue the counseling psychology track while receiving graduate-level training in the core curricular areas, including supervised clinical practice, required for licensure as a marriage and family therapist. Currently only available at Argosy University/Orange County, the coursework and practicum for this degree program are based on the MA in Counseling Psychology program.

This program is designed for students who wish to pursue the counseling psychology track while receiving graduate-level training in the core curricular areas, including supervised clinical practice, required for licensure as a marriage and family therapist in the state of California. Licensing requirements differ from state to state, so students should verify the Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) licensing requirements of the state in which they plan to become licensed.

Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology Back to top

The Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology program is designed to educate and train individuals who are currently functioning, or wish to be trained to function, in fields that utilize the study and practice of forensic psychology. The curriculum provides for an understanding of theory, training and practice of forensic psychology.

The program emphasizes the development of students who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services to diverse clients and organizations. The program maintains policies and delivery formats suitable for working adults. The MA in Forensic Psychology program provides coursework in forensic psychology for application to:

Law enforcement
Legal and organizational consultation
Program analysis

Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology Back to top

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology program prepares counselors from a variety of settings with the skills and credentials necessary to pursue leadership, supervision, training and teaching positions in the profession. Students with a background in mental health, social work, school counseling, pastoral counseling and psychiatric nursing join together to earn the terminal degree in their field and develop new interests and levels of competency and direction for their practice through an applied, research-practitioner approach to the role of professional counselor.

Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership Back to top

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership program is designed to meet the special requirements of working professionals who wish to develop their knowledge and skills to handle the changing needs of modern organizations. The organizational leadership program focuses on the qualities of transformational leadership, not just managerial attributes. This approach enables the faculty members to dedicate themselves to preparing students to lead complex organizations faced with an abundance of strategic challenges, such as increasing globalization, changing economies, societal shifts and individual-organizational relationships.

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology Back to top

The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology program educates and trains students in the major aspects of clinical practice. To ensure that students are prepared adequately, the curriculum integrates theory, training, research and practice, preparing students to work with a wide range of populations in need of psychological services and in a broad range of roles. Students who complete the clinical psychology program earn a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree.

The PsyD degree combines relevant research, applied theory and field experience to prepare the graduate to apply psychological knowledge in a variety of settings and roles. The program accepts students who have a minimum of a bachelor's degree. Although prior degrees need not be in psychology, some psychology courses are required (as prerequisites for admission) and some experience in psychological services is desirable.

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Walden University - Online PsyD Program

Walden University - Online PsyD Program

At Walden University, we've built our reputation of excellence by focusing on the needs of adult learners. We combine the highest academic standards of an accredited university with the flexibility and convenience of distance learning, making it possible for busy professionals who are balancing work, family, and education, to obtain a respected degree-often in less time than it would take at most traditional universities. At Walden, you'll benefit not only from our unique distance-learning delivery models, but from the personal attention of our world-class faculty, and from a highly customized program that is directly related to your individual career goals.

School of Psychology
As a leader in distance learning for 36 years, Walden offers advanced degree programs that serve the needs of more than 30,000 working professionals. Our progressive, online programs incorporate theory and practice to offer action-oriented research you can use immediately in your profession.

Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling
Addiction, depression, stress management, parenting, relationships-skilled mental health counselors have the opportunity to make a difference with individuals, families and groups in a variety of settings. Through a mix of research, fieldwork and courses taught by national experts, this program will prepare you to diagnose and treat behavioral disorders knowledgeably, ethically and with respect for diversity. You'll gain the confidence, qualifications and critical-thinking skills to seek licensure and apply best practices as a change agent in the counseling profession.

Master of Science in Psychology
This degree provides individuals with a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods, and principles of psychological science. The program provides pre-doctoral training and build practitioner-oriented competencies.

Students will be able to:

Apply psychological knowledge and research to real-world situations.
Think critically and independently about psychological theory and research.
Conduct basic or applied research.
Apply psychological concepts in a variety of settings.
Prepare for further graduate study at the certificate or doctoral level.

Degree Requirements
This degree consists of eight required courses and two electives, as well as the completion of a thesis. Required courses appear, for each specialization, in order of recommended sequence. Two elective courses, selected from identified graduate courses in the School of Psychology, may be added anywhere in the student's program provided that prerequisites are met. Additional courses may be taken to provide breadth and depth of learning.

50-quarter credit hours
Orientation course (PSYC 6000)
Program of Study (included in PSYC 6000 Success Strategies)
Thesis (10 credit hours)
3.0 GPA

Specializations include:

Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology
This specialization program prepares students to apply principles and theories, and conduct research and data management in a variety of settings and to work in organizations, corporations and human resource and personnel departments.

PhD in Psychology
The university's mission includes broad access to high-quality post-secondary education through a distance-learning environment and preparation of its graduates to achieve professional excellence, and to effect positive social change. Consistent with this mission, the program is designed to prepare scholar-practitioners to meet real-world challenges and facilitate positive change in individuals, groups, organizations, and in local, national, and global communities. Specifically, the program prepares lifelong learners to integrate psychological theory, research, established methods of scientific inquiry, and evidence-based practice that incorporates cultural and individual diversity.

The School of Psychology's training model encompasses an integrated, developmental, and sequential plan of study that includes Web-based and face-to-face course work; residencies that provide opportunities for knowledge and skill acquisition, ethical practice, and for professional socialization; field training; and demonstration of research competency.

Degree Requirements

127-147 quarter credit hours
Orientation activities
Professional Development Plan and Program of Study (included in PSYC 8000 Professional Development)
Minimum 12 quarters enrollment
3.0 GPA
Dissertation (prospectus, proposal, dissertation and oral presentation)
Full-time enrollment (with the exception of continuous enrollment options)
Field Experience (practicum and internship) (licensure specializations only)
Residency units:

Licensure specializations: 500-hour academic year in residence
Other specializations: 32 units
Specializations include:

Clinical Psychology (Licensure)
This specialization prepares you to practice as a licensed psychologist in health care settings, community mental health centers, group practice settings, inpatient psychiatric settings and private practice. Clinical psychologists promote psychological well-being, engage in prevention and early intervention of psychological difficulties and provide treatment to clients experiencing severe psychopathology.

Counseling Psychology (Licensure)
This specialization prepares you to practice as a licensed psychologist who works with clients to promote functional relationships, healthy lifestyles and positive career choices and roles. Counseling psychologists work with clients of all ages in various therapeutic settings to facilitate growth and development by building on client strengths.

General Educational Psychology
The objective of this track is to prepare students to integrate psychological theory and practice, using scientific methods and evidence-based practice to inform undergraduate and graduate instruction that incorporates issues of cultural and individual diversity.

General Research Evaluation
The objective of this track is to prepare students to integrate psychological theory and practice, using scientific methods and evidence-based practice to apply their knowledge and skills about research and evaluation in a variety of settings.

Health Psychology
In this specialization, students plan to practice in a variety of health care settings and academic institutions, including medical centers, medical research settings, business and industry, government and military as well as sports and fitness settings. Others teach and engage in research at colleges and universities.

Organizational Psychology
This specialization prepares individuals to work within industry, government and university settings as practitioners, consultants and researchers. Specifically, this specialization focuses on issues related to organizational behavior, leadership and development; personnel staffing, development and well-being; and effective, ethical consultation and research practices. You may select one of three tracks offered in this specialization:

Industrial Psychology
Organizational Psychology
Consultation Psychology
School Psychology (Licensure)

In this specialization, you will develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to provide quality and contextually relevant educational and mental health services to children (birth-21 years) and their families.

School psychologists practice in school settings and private practice, teach at the university level and conduct applied research. A specialization in school psychology provides training in both psychology and education and emphasizes preparation in mental health, child development, school organization, learning, behavior and motivation.

With skills and knowledge of school systems, effective teaching and successful learning, you will be prepared to partner with educators, parents and other mental health professionals to ensure that every child learns in a safe, healthy and supportive environment.

Mental Health Counseling Licensure
The M.S. in Mental Health Counseling is designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for licensing exams. This program is designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of most state counseling licensure boards. Walden University's M.S. in Mental Health Counseling is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), which is a requirement for licensure in some states. Because no graduate program in counseling can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine requirements specific to their state.

For more information about M.S. in Mental Health Counseling licensure and for state licensure board listings, visit the National Board for Certified Counselors (www.nbcc.org/stateboardmap). For any of these programs or specializations, you should also contact your appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

Psychology Licensure
The Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology specializations are designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for psychology licensing exams. These specializations are designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of most state psychology boards. Walden University licensure specializations in psychology are not accredited by the American Psychological Association, which is a requirement for licensure in some states. Because no graduate psychology program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements.

For more information about Ph.D. in Psychology specialization licensure and for licensing boards contact information, visit the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (https://www.asppb.org/about/boardContact.aspx). For any of these programs or specializations, you should also contact your appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

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Doctor of Psychology (PsyD): Online Psychology Degree

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD): Online Psychology Degree

An online PsyD degree program generally offers academic and research experiences relevant to the practice of clinical psychology. The following article will give an overview of how PsyD degree programs work.

What is an Online PsyD Degree in Psychology?

Definition of the Degree:

An online doctor of psychology (PsyD) degree program is designed to prepare graduates for careers in counseling psychology.

Curriculum Information:

Online PsyD degree programs usually emphasize humanistic values such as diversity, inclusiveness, and responsible use of power and authority. This curriculum in these programs will also prepare students for successful passage of the Doctoral Comprehensive Examination.

Skills Attained:

A PsyD program differs from the traditional PhD program in that it places more emphasis on the applied aspects of psychology and less emphasis on research. Students should expect to attain skills in these aspects.

Career Related Information

Who Should Consider an Online Degree in Psychology?

An online PsyD degree program is for professionals who desire to emphasize their skills and competencies for the professional practice of psychology. The program is also designed for those with a hectic schedule and only have time to complete coursework online.

Salary Information:

Individuals in the psychology industry earn a median yearly salary of $65,000, according to Payscale, www.payscale.com.

Industry Outlook:

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, predicts that overall employment of counselors should increase faster than average through 2014.

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Advanced Standing Online Clinical Psychology PsyD Option in Fresno/Sacramento

Advanced Standing Online Clinical Psychology PsyD Option in Fresno/Sacramento

The Advanced Standing Online Clinical Psychology PsyD Option offers a new method of completing requirements for the Clinical PsyD Program in Fresno/Sacramento. The program combines quality online teaching with face to face instruction in clinical skill development.

This post-master’s program is designed to retain CSPP’s high quality academic standards and recognize the experience and training of mental health professionals who hold a master’s degree prior to matriculation, while decreasing the length of matriculation and decreasing the length of residency. The program may be completed in three years, rather than the usual minimum of four years.

Convenience for Working Clinicians Seeking to Advance their Careers
The program provides a doctoral opportunity to master's level clinicians who are either licensed or certified in their field (e.g., LMFT, LCSW, and School Psychologist) and whose access to face-to-face doctoral training is limited by resource or geographical issues. One year of course work is eliminated based upon transfer credit and documented supervised clinical experience. The remaining three years of the program are structured with a blend of online and on-ground requirements, including a year of online courses, a year of on-ground courses in Fresno or Sacramento, and an internship in the final year.

Online PsyD ProgramCourses
During the first year of matriculation, students become part of a learning community which meets face to face four times during the academic year for purposes of orientation, community building, technology training and course initiation. An additional 30 units of core theoretical courses are offered in a web-based format online (e.g. History and Systems, Social Foundations, etc.)

Adult learners attend the program, via online courses, year round, with 13 units in fall and 12 in spring and 7 offered during the summer months.

Face to Face Courses in Fresno, Videoconferenced Courses in Sacramento
The next thirty units of the program are offered in face-to-face format at the Fresno campus or with a combination of face to face and videoconference technology to Sacramento. This second program year is composed of courses that are less amenable to web-based learning and evaluation (e.g., Psychological Assessment and Psychotherapy courses). Students in the program take these courses through the available Fresno or Sacramento campus-based curriculum.

The final year of the program consists of placement in a full-time internship program.

Accreditation
This program is currently approved by WASC and has been developed to meet APA accreditation criteria for distance learning, but is not yet accredited. APA’s accreditation policies require that students be enrolled in all year levels of the program option prior to application for accreditation so application for APA accreditation is scheduled to occur during the 2007-08 academic year.

Frequently Asked Questions
How will the program save me time and money?

Tuition and fees will be reduced by approximately $24,000 for the doctoral program, based on the 30 units of credit granted for demonstration of supervised clinical experience and transfer units from previous master’s degree coursework. Students may also decide to continue to work full time during the first year of the program. Because the first year is comprised of online courses, students may complete the course requirements during evening hours or on the weekend.

How can I be assured of high quality instruction?

All instructors teaching in the program’s online component are core faculty members at the Fresno/Sacramento or San Francisco campuses. These are innovative and seasoned instructors with a desire to move into the newest technologies available. They were chosen for their content expertise and dedication to student learning. They also have full time commitments to CSPP and are dedicated to working as a team for the success of this program.

Will I get to know my instructors and other students?

Online instruction is not a “sit at home by yourself and learn in isolation” endeavor. It is a highly interactive medium, where students are required to communicate weekly with the instructor and other students, sharing ideas and expertise about the week’s topic. Faculty use discussion boards rather than chat rooms so students’ thoughts can be posted at any time and will remain available for others to respond to during the entire course. In addition, students will attend three meetings on the Fresno campus during the first year of instruction, meeting professors and fellow students, sharing social time and reviewing course requirements.

Do I have to move to Fresno or Sacramento or can I take the face to face courses at another CSPP/Alliant campus?

The Advanced Standing Online option is only offered at the Fresno/Sacramento campus. Students may not take the courses at another campus.

Is the program accredited?

The program is approved by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). This approval grants students the right to sit for licensure in almost every state. Since the American Psychological Association (APA) will not accredit this program option until all year levels of classes are full, the accreditation process should occur in the 2007-08 academic year. While there are no guarantees, the associate program director has successfully completed three APA accreditation processes, one including distance learning strategies.

Can I do my internship in another country?

The Clinical Psychology PsyD program requires students to complete the internship requirement at an APA- CAPIC- or APPIC-approved internship site. Currently, these approved internships are offered only in the US and Canada.

Can I select an emphasis area for this program?

Yes. Students may select an emphasis area. Emphasis area coursework is in addition to the minimum course requirements for this program and would, therefore, add units (time and tuition) to the program.

How do I apply?

Submit an application to the Clinical Psychology PsyD program using the regular CSPP Clinical Psychology Application Packet, selecting “Clinical Psychology Online PsyD” in the Enrollment Information section of Form A. Please also review the special instructions for the online option.

San Francisco Online PsyD Program: A Practitioner Program

San Francisco Online PsyD Program: A Practitioner Program

The Online PsyD program at the San Francisco campus has full accreditation from the Committee on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association. It is a practitioner program and was initiated in the fall of 1991. The goal of the program is to educate professional clinical psychologists who bring critical thinking and active problem solving skills to bear on human problems. Students online are educated and trained to be able to intervene effectively using multiple methods of assessment and intervention, working with diverse populations, across many settings, and in changing and evolving contexts.

Beginning in the first year, professional training placements are required to integrate classroom learning with practical experience. In the second-year Online PsyD students begin work on their clinical dissertations. Passing all preliminary examination subtests is required for advancement to doctoral candidacy. While continuing to integrate the skills and knowledge acquired in the first two years, students in the third year begin to focus more intensively on professional skills and more advanced professional training experiences. Also work on the PsyD clinical dissertation proceeds.

The Online PsyD dissertation is meant to demonstrate the student's ability to think critically about clinical and social issues and to make appropriate use of scientific knowledge and psychological research in professional practice. The dissertation may be an interpretive study involving a synthesis and analysis of existing literature relevant to a clinical problem and requiring the development of the student's own ideas as to how the existing knowledge can be used to enhance clinical work. Other types of clinical dissertations include case studies, surveys, program evaluations, educational or clinical interventions, quantitative studies and correlational studies on clinical variables. The program is designed to allow students to complete the dissertation in the third year prior to beginning the fourth year internship.

The standard Online PsyD curriculum is four years, but students may extend their time to take additional courses, complete research work, or spread their internship over two years. Approximately 35% complete the program in four years, while 65% elect to extend their education and training to five or more years.

American Psychological Association office of Program Consultation and Accreditation:
750 First Street, N.E.
Washington DC 20002-4242
Phone: 202-336-5979

Ablut Alliant International University

Alliant International University focuses on preparing students for professional careers in the applied social sciences. Our faculty, students and alumni are committed to making an impact on society and to results that make a difference in the lives of individuals, couples, families, schools, organizations, companies, and nations.

Our institution applies scholarship to solve social problems and has always had an abiding concern for diversity and internationalism.

Formed in July 2001 by the combination of the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) and United States International University (USIU), Alliant is an independent, not-for-profit institution of higher education with a history distinguished by innovation.

Our Campuses
Alliant offers students a choice of six California campuses: Fresno, Irvine, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Francisco.

Alliant also includes a Mexico City Campus. Alliant Mexico is distinguished by being the only university in Mexico authorized by law to offer all of its programs in English. Alliant Mexico is also the only university in Mexico all of whose programs are accredited by an American accrediting agency. Alliant also runs pioneering programs for psychologists in Tokyo, Japan and attracts professionals from across the US to its on-line program in psychopharmacology.

The Alliant Family of Schools
The Alliant family is composed of three schools that span its multiple campuses:

the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP)
the Graduate School of Education, (GSOE) and
the Marshall Goldsmith School of Management (MGSM)
Alliant Centers
The Alliant family includes two young and growing educational "centers" that are also present on multiple campuses. Those centers are:

the Center for Undergraduate Education, (CUE) runs a degree-completion program for students in the last two years of their bachelor's degrees.
the Center for Forensic Studies (CFS).
Our Educational Alliance
Cooperative Undergraduate Programs: Alliant's Center for Undergraduate Education also runs cooperative degrees and programs with Ohlone College in the San Francisco Bay Area, with Southwestern Community College and the Sweetwater Union High School District near San Diego.

To ensure that students are ready to enroll after the first two undergrad years, Alliant has has developed “articulation” agreements with 30 community colleges. The agreements make sure that the courses at Alliant and the community colleges match up and that students don’t loose credit with courses that don’t count toward CUE enrollment. Alliant has agreements with Mesa College, Grossmont Cuyamaca Community College District and Imperial Valley College in the San Diego area.

Graduate Management Programs: Presidio School of Management in San Francisco, which offers programs in sustainable management, is part of Alliant and shares our accreditation.
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