Alliant International University

Just to clarify because I don't believe many people are aware of this when looking into Alliant to attend school for a doctorate in psychology... CSPP (California School of Professional Psychology) is part of the broader hub of Alliant. Alliant has other schools that appear to not be doing as well and who give a bad reputation for CSPP. CSPP is great (and many clinicians practicing in the state of California have there degree from here). The training is really hands on and I feel that it has prepared me for upcoming practicums. Administratively there are some issues that are in the process of being worked out, but this seems to be the issue with many professional schools. As for the professors, there are many who are extremely challenging and who you learn a great deal from. I give the school four stars because the administration really needs to get things together and start listening to the students more. But overall, I highly look up to the professors who bring with them their experience in clinical work and competence in the field. Professors are culturally competent with expectations that their students will be as well. This school challenges my thinking and has really pushed me forward in the practice and application of what I am being taught.

I have attended this school now for 2 years in the PhD clinical psychology program. While I've had my ups and downs, the education has been great, as well as the professors, advisors and directors. Our school was recently re-accredited by the APA after praising how wonderful our cirriculum is and our multi-cultural competance. If you're looking for an excellent education in clinical psychology, this is a great place to go. Dr. Loewy and Dr. Morales are particularly wonderful professors. If you can work with them, do!

The only reason people give this school more than 1-star is because they go (or went) there themselves and feel bad about their crappy school. I'm in a program at the school and can testify that the program is little more than another Phoenix University. The only reason why I'm staying is because it's a joke, and allows me to buy my certification without learning.