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I had a wonderful, comprehensive learning experience while at Alliant International University. The professors are working professionals in the field of school psychology and therefore teach through not just text but experience as well. I was afforded additional opportunity through professional association memberships to attend conferences and work shops, along with other fruitful endeavors that have highlighted my resume. I would recommend this program to all of those who seek education in the field... Read More of school psychology.

Pros: Excellent staff and faculty; small class sizes; community feel; emphasis on understanding and awareness of cultural diversity; nearby food court; easy to form friendships; no designation of how many A's or B's a professor can assign to a student--what you get is what you actually earn; professors are exceptionally competent in their respective classes; significant portion of professors are actively involved in their own line of work (i.e. though they are professors, they are also active in... Read More their own psychology private practice/clinical work); an incredible Phd and PsyD program; previous professors included Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow and Victor Frankl :) Cons: Lots of reading; slow internet on campus

My program is a very small program. This is a pro and a con. Pro because a student may have more access to resources as well as time with professors. It is a Con because the competitive nature with other students for the best practicum or internship just got tighter. The Clinical Forensic Program covers not only the Clinical aspect of Psychology but provides a specific skill set that separates normal clinicians from the Forensic Clinicians. We are experts on the witness stand, we can work in both... Read More general population as well as forensic/correctional population. Our program makes us well rounded Psychologist.

My school excels in diversity, community leadership, and above all quality professional training. The professors, class sizes, and class subject options are excellent. My program also offers not only a comprehensive education in general psychological theory and practice, but also offers specialized emphasis areas so that each student can choose and work towards their own niche in the field. I chose my school because it offers an Integrative Psychology emphasis, which is not usually found in other... Read More programs at other schools. The campus is small and the tuition is expensive, but I have never had trouble getting financial aid and the grounds around our beautiful library in particular make it easier for me to concentrate on my work.

The pros of the program is that it greatly prepares individuals to work in the psychology field. Whether it is clinical, MFT, school, or Organizational Psychology every student graduates with the right knowledge, skills, and ability to be a successful professional. This schools has a deep rooted emphasis on the practical or applied side of psychology. This is what makes the school successful in producing a strong alumni with the right skills to apply their knowledge into their perspective fields.... Read More The con of this graduate program is that there is hardly any financial aid. There are some scholarships available but they are very limited. Most students rely on student loans to finance their graduate studies.