Introduction
The updates listed in this addendum apply to the 2015-2016 Alliant International University Academic Catalog. This catalog addendum contains new and updated information, as well as corrections of errors in the original catalog.
Revisions to the Alliant International University Academic Catalog
Update
Updated Admissions and Registration section to include the Waitlist Policy.
Waitlist Policy
Academic departments determine which courses can be waitlisted. Students who are waitlisted for a course will be moved into the course by the Registrar’s Office as space becomes available based on the date and time the student entered the waitlist (i.e. first-come, first-served). Students will receive an email notification from the Registrar’s Office to their Alliant email account when they are added into a course from the waitlist.
If there is any issue preventing a student from being added into a waitlisted course (e.g. holds, schedule conflict, course overload, etc.), the Registrar’s Office will send an email notification to the student. It is the student’s responsibility to monitor their Alliant email on a daily basis during the registration period to ensure they are aware of any important developments. Students have two business days (48 hours) from receipt of the email to resolve the issue and respond or they will be removed from the waitlist. Students may choose to reenter the waitlist, but their priority will be based on the new registration date and time.
23 June 2015
Update
Updated language with regard to Auditing of Courses in the Undergraduate Admissions section of Admissions and Registration .
Updated Admissions and Registration section to include the Auditing Courses Policy.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take academic courses, but not receive credit, may audit courses. Not all courses can be audited, students should check with their academic program. Students auditing courses are not required to take exams and complete assignments. Those who maintain satisfactory attendance will receive an “AU” grade upon completion of the course instead of a standard letter grade or credit, while those who fail to maintain satisfactory attendance will receive a no-credit grade. Students who wish to audit classes must complete the Course Audit Form with instructor approval and submit to the Registrar’s Office prior to the add/drop deadline for the course. Audited courses cannot be applied for credit to any degree program. Refer to the Expenses and Financial Aid section for current audit fees.
14 July 2015
Update
Updated university leadership information in the General Information section.
Updated faculty listings.
15 July 2015
Update
Updated degree requirements for Law: JD, San Diego to
45 units must be taken in residence at San Francisco Law School/San Diego Law School.
17 July 2015
Update
Updated catalog to include non-toll-free phone number for BPPE.
Updated verbiage regarding Notice Concerning Transferability of Credits and Credentials Earned at Our Institution.
Updated Undergraduate Admissions in the Admissions and Registration to include the statement “Alliant does not currently accept ability-to-benefit students.”
20 July 2015
Update
Updated Schedule of Charges in Expenses and Financial Aid section.
22 July 2015
Update
Updated Mexico City Academic Calendar .
Updated university leadership information in the General Information section.
23 July 2015
Update
Updated optional summer course work information for Criminal Justice Systems: BS
29 July 2015
Update
Updated leadership listings.
31 July 2015
Update
Updated programs relating to Electronic Content Fees.
Updated Criminal Justice Systems: BS curriculum plan.
3 August 2015
Update
Updated faculty listings.
5 August 2015
Update
Updated SGA fees in the Expenses and Financial Aid section to “Students only in Full-Time Internship or only in Doctoral Extension will not be charged student association fees”.
11 August 2015
Update
Updated Faculty and Leadership listings.
13 August 2015
Update
Updated course listings for fulltime and part-time internships for the Clinical Psychology: PhD, San Diego program.
19 August 2015
Update
Updated the curriculum and degree requirement description for the Business Administration: DBA program.
27 August 2015
Update
Updated location information for Applied Criminology: MS, Fresno, San Diego, and San Francisco program.
31 August 2015
Update
Updated CSPP Grading Policy in Academic Policies section.
Updated Clinical Psychopharmacology Academic Calendar.
2 September 2015
Update
Added PSY 8001 - Forensic Ethics to catalog/course descriptions.
Added EDU 6035 - Multiple Subject Methods to catalog/course descriptions.
Added PSY 9369 - Advanced Practicum Extension to catalog/course descriptions.
3 September 2015
Update
Updated faculty and administrative information.
4 September 2015
Update
Updated formatting for STRF verbiage in Expenses and Financial Aid section.
Updated Cancellation Policy, Institutional Refunds for Withdrawal and Tuition Adjustment Policies in Expenses and Financial Aid section.
Updated International Students section of Admissions and Registration with regard to vouching for students with visas.
8 September 2015
Update
Updated faculty information.
9 Septermber 2015
Update
Updated the Undergraduate Admissions section of Admissions and Registration with regard to transcripts to include
Moreover, students needing copies of transcripts submitted from other schools attended must request these from the original schools. Copies will not be provided by Alliant.
Updated Admissions and Registration section with infomation on Immunizations.
Immunizations
The University is committed to protecting the health and well-being of all our students. All students must meet a specific immunization requirement. If you have graduated from a California public high school, you may have already met this requirement. To meet this requirement, you may bring a completed immunization record form or send medical documentation or laboratory evidence as proof of immunity to the Director of Campus Services (to the Health Center for San Diego) after admission to the University. In addition to the immunizations required for all students, in order to reside in an on-campus housing facility students must have an immunization for Neisseria Meningitis.
Entities exempted from this policy are: Students only taking classes on line. For immunization requirements please visit: http://consumerinfo.alliant.edu.
Updated DS-2016 to DS-2019 in Admissions and Registration .
Updated Admissions and Registration section regarding international applications including:
International Students should apply through the online application process. Access the online application at: http://www.alliant.edu/admissions/apply-application.php
Alliant reserves the right to require a student to take additional English instruction as demonstrated by his/her academic performance.
Some international students may find it difficult to obtain a transcript evaluation in a timely manner. As a paid service, Alliant can arrange for a naces.org evaluator to perform a transcript evaluation using the original transcripts at a non-refundable cost of $280 USD. Simply email admissions@alliant.edu to request instructions. Once the original, translated transcripts are received by Admissions, Alliant will send them for evaluation. This process will take approximately 2 business days.
As part of the Admissions process, a $2,500 USD Tuition Deposit is required prior issuing an I-20. The tuition deposit will be applied in full to the first term/semester tuition. In the event that the visa application is denied or that plans change and the student will not be attending Alliant International University at the agreed upon start date, the student may request a full refund, in US currency, by sending an email to Student Business Services at:sbs@alliant.edu with the reason for the request.
23 September 2015
Update
Updated Business Administration: MBA, Alliant Mexico
Updated Business Administration: DBA
Updated Leadership: PhD, San Diego
24 September 2015
Update
Updated Graduate Admissions to include
Documents submitted to the University in support of a student’s application become the property of the University. The documents cannot be returned or forwarded. Moreover, students needing copies of transcripts submitted from other schools attended must request these from the original schools. Copies will not be provided by Alliant.
Updated faculty information.
Updated Organizational Psychology: MA | Los Angeles, San Diego, Irvine, Sacramento and Organizational Psychology: PhD, Los Angeles, San Diego with minor grammatical corrections.
25 September 2015
Update
Updated various campus location descriptions to include:
Many classrooms are equipped with projection screens, TV monitors and DVD/VCR units as well as WIFI connectivity.
Removed Tuition Adjustment Policies - Adjustments for Dropping Courses from the Expenses and Financial Aid section.
Tuition Adjustment Policies
Adjustments for Dropping Courses
If a student drops a course he/she will be entitled to a credit according to the following schedule:
Students will be credited according to the following schedule for courses at least 10 weeks in length:
100% credit if officially recorded during the add/drop period
80% credit if officially recorded within 7 calendar days after the add/drop period
60% credit if officially recorded within 14 calendar days after the add/drop period
For courses that are at least 6 weeks but less than 10 weeks in length:
100% credit if officially recorded within 7 calendar days of the start of the course
80% credit if officially recorded within 8-10 calendar days of the start of the course
60% credit if officially recorded within 11-14 calendar days of the start of the course.
For courses that are less than 6 weeks in length:
100% credit if officially recorded within 3 calendar days of the start of the course
80% credit if officially recorded within 4-5 calendar days of the start of the course
60% credit if officially recorded within 6-7 calendar days of the start of the course.
For a weekend only course:
100% credit if officially recorded before the beginning of the course
No partial credit option is available for weekend only courses
For any course shorter than ten weeks, please note that the first calendar day is always the first day of instruction.
Students on financial aid who withdraw from a course(s) must contact their financial aid counselor for assistance in determining the impact this action has on their student account balance and financial aid prior to dropping classes.
After a credit balance occurs on a student account, refunds and return of funds to lenders will follow appropriate regulations. Credit balances will be refunded to the student after all lenders funds have been returned, if applicable.
30 September 2015
Update
Updated personnel and titles.
Updated Dissertation Extension Registration and Dissertation Extension while on Internship sections in Academic Policies and Expenses and Financial Aid to include the statement:
Dissertation extension courses do not count towards the total required units necessary to a complete a degree.
Updated course descriptions for PSY 9940 - Dissertation/Doctoral Project Supervision , PSY 9945 - PsyD Dissertation Extension (Concurrent with Internship) , PSY 9955 - PhD Dissertation Extension (Concurrent with Internship) , PSY 9985 - PsyD Clinical Dissertation Extension , PSY 9995 - PhD Clinical Doctoral Dissertation Extension , GSE 9950 - Dissertation / Project Extension and BUS 9990 - Dissertation Extension to include:
Does not count towards total required units necessary to complete a degree.
06 October 2015
Update
Updated personnel and titles.
Updated location descriptions.
Updated Academic Programs Overview to include information on certificates.
Certificates
Alliant awards two types of certificates, academic credit and non-academic credit certificates. Academic credit certificates may be either academic certificate programs, which are made up of a sequence of courses, or academic credit certificate courses, for which a certificate of completion is awarded. Certificates may be awarded for work at the undergraduate level, post-baccalaureate, graduate level, and post-doctoral level.
Academic Certificate Programs
Academic credit certificate programs are short programs that require completion of a specified sequence of regular academic courses and are developed, defined and evaluated by the Schools. Academic credit certificate programs generally require a minimum of 12 units of generalized content plus specialized coursework, or 9 units of specialized coursework for those who already have obtained the general content in their programs. However, if specialized academic certificate content is pre-determined or specified by an external government agency or professional accrediting organization, a certificate may be awarded for fewer than 9 units of specialized coursework. Certificates awarded for the completion of these programs by Alliant are verified by the University Registrar’s office and posted by that office on Alliant transcripts. Credits obtained through academic certificates may be applied to appropriate academic programs.
Academic Credit Certificate Courses
One or more academic courses may be designated to lead to a professional/vocational certificate of completion. The certificates of completion awarded are not reviewed by the University Registrar’s Office or posted to an Alliant transcript. It is the responsibility of the School to monitor and maintain records of the awarding of the certificate and be prepared to re-issue the certificate if necessary.
Non-Academic Certificates
Non-academic certificates may be awarded Continuing Education (CE) units or may be offered as hours of participation. Non-academic credit certificates may be awarded for either participation in a workshop or training session, and/or competencies gained through such workshops or sessions. Generally these are associated with workforce training, meeting ongoing licensure requirements or professional/personal development. Non-academic certificates are not reviewed by the University Registrar’s Office or posted to Alliant transcripts. It is the responsibility of the academic unit to monitor and maintain credit for the certificate awarded and be prepared to re-issue the certificate if necessary.
20 October 2015
Update
Updated Business Administration: BS concentrations:
Deactivated Social and Professional Media and Global Studies concentations.
Removed COM 3150 from Integrated Marketing Communications conentration, and added MKT 4010.
Removed BUS 4015 and ENT 4050 from Management concentration, and added MGT 4020 and ENT 4020.
Updated Business Administration: BS second year and third year coursework:
Removed ECO 2010 and replaced with BUS 2020.
Removed ACT 2010 and replaced with BUS 2030.
Removed ENG 3303 and replaced with BUS 3000.
Removed ACT 3000 and replaced with ACT 3050.
Removed ECO 3010 and replaced with ECO 3000.
Updated Business Administration: BS fourth year coursework from:
BUS 4090 - Strategic Management or
BUS 6020 - Strategic Management
MGT 4030 - Cross-Cultural Management or
BUS 6060 - Organizational Behavior and Global Leadership
IBA 3000 - International Business
Concentration Course #1
Concentration Course #2
BUS 4990 - Capstone
BUS 4070 - Business Law, Ethics and Values or
IBA 6010 - Business Law, Ethics and Values
SEN 4910 - Professional Practice Intensive (1.5 units) or
BUS 6820 - Professional Practice Intensive (1.5 units)
BUS 4900 - Professional Development (1.5 units) or
BUS 6810 - Professional Development (1.5 units)
Concentration Course #3
Concentration Course #4
To:
BUS 4080 - Research Methods
MGT 4060 - Project Management
MKT 6000 - International Marketing Management
BUS 6060 - Organizational Behavior and Global Leadership
BUS 4900 - Professional Development (1.5 units)
Interdisciplinary or Business Elective
BUS 4990 - Capstone
BUS 6020 - Strategic Management
BUS 6090 - Statistical Analysis and Modelling for Business
SEN 4910 - Professional Practice Intensive (1.5 units)
Interdisciplinary or Business Elective
Interdisciplinary or Business Elective
3 November 2015
Update
Updated personnel.
30 November 2015
Update
Updated curriculum requirements under Other Requirements for Clinical Psychology: PhD, San Francisco :
3 December 2015
Updated
Updated course descriptions by adding ENG 1000 - Foundations in English Composition
Updated faculty titles
Updated curriculum for Teaching: Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) with Multiple Subject Credential, Early Completion Option (ECO) Intern Track
Updated curriculum for Teaching: Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) with Multiple Subject Credential, Student Teaching Track
Updated curriculum for Teaching: Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) with Single Subject Credential, Early Completion Option (ECO) Intern Track
Updated curriculum for Teaching: Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) with Single Subject Credential, Student Teaching Track
Updated curriculum for Teaching: Credential, Multiple Subject, Early Completion Option (ECO) Intern Track
Updated curriculum for Teaching: Credential, Multiple Subject, Student Teaching Track
Updated curriculum for Teaching: Credential, Single Subject, Early Completion Option (ECO) Intern Track
Updated curriculum for Teaching: Credential, Single Subject, Student Teaching Track
Updated unit requirements and curriculum for Teaching: Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) with Single Subject Credential, Standard Intern Track
Updated unit requirements and curriculum for Teaching: Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) with Multiple Subject Credential, Standard Intern Track
Updated unit requirements and curriculum for Teaching: Credential, Multiple Subject, Standard Intern Track
Updated unit requirements and curriculum for Teaching: Credential, Single Subject, Standard Intern Track
Updated Clinical Psychology: PhD, Fresno program by addeding Non-Terminal Master’s degree requirements.
10 December 2015
Update
Updated course descriptions
14 December 2015
Update
Updated personnel.
05 January 2016
Update
Added Spring Semester of Leadership Program LDR8704 Academic Calendar.
Activated Clinical Psychopharmacology Academic Calendar.
07 January 2016
Update
Added new course:
PPH 7810 - Practicum in Clinical Psychopharmacology
(1 unit) This course is designed for students, who are licensed psychologist and are currently enrolled in the Postdoctoral Master Degree Program in Clinical Psychopharmacology, to integrate their professional skills of clinical practice in adult mental health with mentored experience in mental health care assessment that is provided in primary care or in setting providing psychiatric medical care. Each student will be mentored by a licensed physician or prescribing psychologist.
Updated personnel.
Updated Continuing Education information:
The California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to provide continuing education for MFTs and LCSWs (provider #PCE234).
13 January 2016
Update
Updated personnel.
Updated Teaching: Credential, Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction (Mild/Moderate Disabilities) and Teaching: Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) with Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Mild/Moderate Disabilities) with the Intern track and Student Teacher track.
Added new courses: EDU 6891A - Field Supervision and Seminar (Semester 1) and EDU 6891B - Field Supervision and Seminar (Semester 2) .
25 January 2016
Update
Updated the description of the Business Administration: DBA program to:
The Doctoral program of Alliant’s School of Management is designed to provide a multidisciplinary and global perspective for managers and leaders to improve their practical and theoretical capabilities to create new knowledge and apply it to create innovation and solve problems in organizations in the 21st century.
The program encourages an interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary approach integrating ideas from Business, the Humanities and the Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences. The doctoral program prepares students for advanced positions in management or consulting, or academic positions in teaching, research or administration in Higher Education institutions. The degree consists of 60 units with an emphasis on Management - including Strategic Finance and Marketing. Students will learn in classes with their professors and they will also engage in extensive self-learning and collaborative learning opportunities such as the Research Labs.
Updated the Program Outcomes of the Business Administration: DBA program to:
Objective 1: Discovery of new international and multicultural knowledge in the DBA that can be applied to enhance successful management of business firms, government organizations and other not-for-profit organizations.
Objective 2: Ability to disseminate international and multicultural knowledge in academic or professional publications and conferences.
Objective 3: Prepare students for advanced positions in management or consulting and higher education teaching and administration.
Removed the Comprehensive Exam requirement of the Business Administration: DBA program.
27 January 2016
Update
Updated Board of Trustees.
3 February 2016
Update
Updated PSY 6522 to 3 units. Condensed entry of two PSY 6522 courses into one entry.
Condensed entry of two PSY 6521 courses into one entry.
Condensed entry of two ENG 4999 courses into one entry.
Updated Undergraduate Admissions with regard to English Proficiency Requirements from the following:
English Language Proficiency
All courses taught in the US, except those which are for learning an additional language, are offered in English. Academic performance at Alliant may reveal the necessity for further English language study by a student.
Student Exempt from TOEFL
Student provides evidence qualifying exemption by:
- Student whose first language is English
- Student is a citizen of an English speaking country
- Student has graduated from a US accredited university
- Students has graduated from a US High School
- Students whose transcript stipulates that the language of instruction for their school/program was English.
Student Meets English Proficiency Requirements for Enrollment in Degree Courses
- English is the official language of student’s home country
- Student graduated from U.S. university with AA, AS, BA, BS, MA, or MS degree
- Transfer with Freshman Composition grade of B or higher from a U.S. college or university
- Minimum TWE score of 5
- Minimum TOEFL score require for all programs (except TESOL program): 550 paper; 213 computer; 80 Internet-based (6.0 IELTS score)
Alliant reserves the right to require a student to take additional English instruction as demonstrated by his/her academic performance.
Student Does NOT meet English Proficiency Requirements for Enrollment in Degree Courses
Students who meet all other admissions requirements but do not meet the English Proficiency requirement for acceptance into their degree program of choice have an option to enroll in Alliant International Universities ESOL program. Students who are granted conditional admission without meeting English proficiency will remain in the ESL program until they complete Level 5. This may take 12 months or longer depending on the student’s proficiency at the time of arrival at Alliant.
While not for the beginning English speaker, students achieving a minimum overall IELTS score of 5.5 may enroll in the ESOL program. An Admissions Counselor will assist the student with this process.
Based on the results of the Alliant English Placement Test (EPT), students may be required to take one or more prerequisite, non-degree credit ESL courses for one or more semesters. Students at the highest level of ESL courses will be allowed to enroll concurrently in academic degree courses upon approval of the ILEC director and the student’s academic advisor. Academic performance at Alliant may reveal the necessity for further English language study by a student. The University reserves the right to make the final determination of a student’s English proficiency level in all cases.
TOEFL requirements may vary by school and are listed under the school section of the catalog
Revised Undergraduate Admissions English Proficiency Requirements:
English Language Proficiency
All courses taught in the US, except those which are for learning an additional language, are offered in English. Academic performance at Alliant may reveal the necessity for further English language study by a student.
High school transcripts of students who have graduated from an English Medium Secondary School will be reviewed to determine if an interview by an Alliant English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor is needed to evaluate their English skills. The interview will determine whether or not the student must take the Alliant English Proficiency Examination. Academic performance at Alliant may reveal the necessity for further English language study by a student.
Student Exempt from English Language Test Requirement
Student provides evidence qualifying exemption from TOEFL by:
- Student whose first language is English
- Student is a citizen of an English speaking country
- Student has graduated from a US accredited university
- Students has graduated from a US High School
- Students whose transcript stipulates that the language of instruction for their school/program was English
Student Meets English Proficiency Requirements for Enrollment in Degree Courses
Student provides evidence of English proficiency by one of the following:
- English is the official language of student’s home country
- Student graduated from U.S. university with AA, AS, BA, BS, MA, or MS degree
- Transfer with Freshman Composition grade of B or higher from a U.S. college or university
- Minimum ESL Test Requirement for all programs (except TESOL program); 75 Internet-based (6.0 IELTS score, 50 PTE)
Alliant reserves the right to require a student to take additional English instruction as demonstrated by his/her academic performance.
Student Does NOT meet English Proficiency Requirements for Enrollment in Degree Courses
Students who meet all other admissions requirements but do not meet the English Proficiency requirement for acceptance into their degree program of choice have an option to enroll in Alliant International University’s Pathway Program or ESOL program.
Students seeking a Bachelor’s degree in the Alliant School of Management who achieve a TOEFL of 60 IBT, IELTS 5.5 or PTE 42 have the option of entering the Pathway Program. This program allows the student to enroll in 2-3 courses in their degree program of choice while taking credit bearing English Language courses. Once a student achieves level 5 in English Language they will move to the academic program full time. An Admissions Counselor will assist the student with this process.
While not for the beginning English speaker, students achieving a minimum overall TOEFL 45 IBT,IELTS 5.0, or PTE 36 may enroll in the ESOL program. Students who are granted conditional admission without meeting English proficiency will remain in the ESL program until they complete Level 5. This may take 12 months or longer depending on the student’s proficiency at the time of arrival at Alliant. An Admissions Counselor will assist the student with this process.
Based on the results of the Alliant English Placement Test (EPT), students may be required to take one or more prerequisite, non-degree credit ESL courses for one or more semesters. Students at the highest level of ESL courses will be allowed to enroll concurrently in academic degree courses upon approval of the ILEC director and the student’s academic advisor. Academic performance at Alliant may reveal the necessity for further English language study by a student. The University reserves the right to make the final determination of a student’s English proficiency level in all cases.
English Language Test requirements may vary by school and are listed under the school section of the catalog
Updated Graduate Admissions with regard to English Proficiency Requirements from the following:
English Language Proficiency
Any graduate applicant who has not been residing in the U.S. or an English-speaking country since the age of 13 must submit results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) from the Educational Testing Service (ETS), even if the applicant is now a United States citizen or permanent resident. The following are requirements for English Proficiency:
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Test of Written English (TWE) may be required for non-native speakers. Students whose native language is not English or who have not earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited U.S. higher education institution are required to show English proficiency by taking the TOEFL or IELTS. Alliant International University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 for the Internet based test, a score of 213 for the computer based test or a score of 550 for the paper based test in addition to a TWE score of 5 or an IELTS score of 6.5 for all programs except TESOL. The TESOL master’s Program requires minimum scores of 575 for the paper-based TOEFL plus TWE of 5; or computer-based 233; or internet 80 for master’s and 83 for EdD. Please call 1-866-U-ALLIANT or check the admissions section of our website, www.alliant.edu/admissions. Please contact TOEFL directly at www.toefl.org, to request an official score report; Alliant’s TOEFL code is 4039.
Some academic programs may allow students who do not fully meet the English proficiency criteria to be enrolled in one or more degree courses. Please check with the specific academic program of interest to determine if this option is available.
Please note that academic performance at Alliant may reveal the necessity for further English language study by any student. The University reserves the right to make the final determination of a student’s English proficiency in all cases.
All courses taught in the US, except those which are for learning an additional language, are offered in English.
Revised Graduate Admissions English Proficiency Requirements:
English Language Proficiency
Any graduate applicant who has not been residing in the U.S. or an English-speaking country since the age of 13 must submit results of an approved English Language Test even if the applicant is now a United States citizen or permanent resident. The following are requirements for English Proficiency:
Students whose native language is not English or who have not earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited U.S. higher education institution are required to show English proficiency by taking the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE. Alliant International University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 75 for the Internet based test or an ILETS score of 6.0 for all programs except TESOL. The TESOL master’s Program requires minimum scores 80 internet based test and 83 for EdD. Please call 1-866-U-ALLIANT or check the admissions section of our website, www.alliant.edu/admissions. Please contact TOEFL directly at www.toefl.org, to request an official score report; Alliant’s TOEFL code is 4039.
Some academic programs may allow students who do not fully meet the English proficiency criteria to be enrolled in one or more degree courses. Please check with the specific academic program of interest to determine if this option is available.
Please note that academic performance at Alliant may reveal the necessity for further English language study by any student. The University reserves the right to make the final determination of a student’s English proficiency in all cases.
All courses taught in the US, except those which are for learning an additional language, are offered in English.
Updated the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): Doctor of Education (EdD) English Proficiency Requirements from the following:
TOEFL for International Students: International students must have a 575 score (233 computer-based; or 83 Internet-Based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5. Students who received their MA degree from a university in the United States are not required to submit a test score.
Revised Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): Doctor of Education (EdD) English Proficiency Requirements:
English Language Test for International Students: International students must have a 83 Internet-Based Test Score, IELTS of 6.5 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Students who received their MA degree from a university in the United States are not required to submit a test score.
5 February 2016
Update
Updated faculty information.
Updated Clinical Psychology: PsyD, Los Angeles internship requirements to:
The CSPP-LA Clinical PsyD Program involves a 4-year academic curriculum with a total of 120 units. All coursework is taken during the first three years with concurrent practicum training leading up to internship training. Students apply to Phase I and Phase II of the APPIC internship application process, and apply to at least seven APA-accredited internships during this application. If students do not match during APPIC Phase I or Phase II, then they meet with the internship training director to decide how to best proceed to meet the requirement of obtaining a full-time internship. This may involve modifying one’s schedule to obtain one additional year of practicum training and applying through APPIC the following academic year.
9 February 2016
Update
Updated Trustees listing.
22 February 2016
Update
Updated personnel listing.
25 February 2016
Update
Updated the Wellness Fee to $60 per session for 16-week academic calendar programs and $30 per session for 8-week academic calendar programs.
2 March 2016
Update
Updated Trustees listing.
4 March 2016
Update
Updated the International Students section of Admissions and Registration from
Alliant welcomes applications from international students whose academic work and English proficiency are of the highest levels. Because academic degrees and coursework must be equivalent to those earned in the United States, international students must submit official, translated transcripts and results from an educational credential evaluation service agency. The evaluation must include degree equivalency to a 4 year bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, U.S. semester credit and grade equivalent for each course, and U.S. grade point average. Any master’s level courses and/or degrees should also be included in the evaluation. To locate an agency, go to www.naces.org. Some international students may find it difficult to obtain a transcript evaluation in a timely manner. As a paid service, Alliant can arrange for a naces.org evaluator to perform a transcript evaluation using the original transcripts at a non-refundable cost of $280 USD. Simply email admissions@alliant.edu to request instructions. Once the original, translated transcripts are received by Admissions, Alliant will send them for evaluation. This process will take approximately 2 business days. Additional information, such as letters of recommendation, may be requested from international graduate students. English proficiency must be evidenced by the TOEFL (see above) and all international students must carry a full course load at Alliant.
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Alliant welcomes applications from international students whose academic work and English proficiency are of the highest levels. While an admissions decision may be made on a copy of your scanned or emailed official transcripts, International students must submit official, translated transcripts upon arrival at your Alliant University campus, during your check in with the International Student Services Office, or during new student orientation. Failure to submit your official transcripts for verification will prohibit further registration for courses at Alliant University. Because academic degrees and coursework must be equivalent to those earned in the United States, international students must submit results from an educational credential evaluation service agency.
16 March 2016
Update
Reactivated course ORG 6535 - Paradigms of Inquiry in Organizational Studies .
Activation of course POL 3130 - Advanced Critical Thinking and Analysis
17 March 2016
Update
Removed Indiana from State Authorization listing.
18 March 2016
Update
Updated adminstrative listing.
31 March 2016
Update
Updated Emphasis requirements for Clinical Psychology: PsyD, Fresno program to include:
4 April 2016
Update
Updated Academic Policies section to include information on CSPP Non-Terminal Master’s Degrees:
Requirements for CSPP Doctoral Programs: Non-Terminal Master’s Degree
Students enrolled in the CSPP doctoral programs must meet the following requirements to apply for a non-terminal master’s degree from California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University:
- 3.0 or above Grade Point Average and in Good Academic Standing.
- Completed all of the G1 (first year) and G2 (second year) coursework designated in the program curriculum, with a maximum of 9 units credited for transfer units.
- The specific program can designate what G1 (first year) and G2 (second year) courses will not be accepted for transfer or waived units and are required to be completed at CSPP at Alliant International University.
- Passed diagnostic writing assessment or successfully completed writing course or remediation plan if applicable.
- The student has not previously earned a master’s degree in the same field (major) (e.g., Clinical Psychology; Marriage and Family Therapy or Couple and Family Therapy; Organizational Psychology).
Any exceptions to the academic policy should be submitted to the Academic Dean from the Program Director with a detailed explanation about the reason for the exception to the academic policy. Please use the Exception to Academic Policy form.
Note: If the student has an outstanding balance or fee, the degree will be awarded, but the diploma and transcript will not be released until the balance is paid in full.
26 April 2016
Update
Updated curriculum information for Clinical Counseling: Master of Arts (MA-CC), Fresno .
Added courses:
25 May 2016
Update
Updated the language in the School Psychology: Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) with Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential to
Students who finish the Masters of Arts in Education with PPS Credential in School Psychology, who pass the Systemwide Comprehensive Examination, take the Praxis 2 examination, and pass the portfolio requirement can then submit their application for approval by the Campus Program Director to continue with the Advanced Standing PsyD program in Educational Psychology.
to further clarify the requirements for continuing onto the PsyD program in Educational Psychology.
14 June 2016
Update
Made the following updates to Clinical Psychology: PhD, Fresno :
Updated PSY 6530 (2 units) to PSY 6530A (1 unit)
Moved PSY 6112 from First Year to Second Year
Updated PSY 7906 (1 unit) to PSY 7906A (0.5 units) and PSY 7906B (0.5 units)
Updated distribution of core theory courses among Second, Third and Fourth Years
3 November 2016
Update
Updated unit value of PSY 7127A and PSY 7127B from 0 to 0.5 in the Clinical Psychology: PhD, Fresno section.
9 November 2016
Update
Updated program description in Clinical Psychology: PhD, Fresno .
10 November 2016
Update
Added PSY 6576 to G1, added PSY 7576 in G2 , replaced PSY 8571 and PSY 8572 with PSY 8577 and PSY 8578 in G3 in Clinical Psychology: PhD, Fresno .
15 November 2016
Update
Redistributed elective unit amounts in Clinical Psychology: PhD, Fresno .
22 November 2016
Update
Redistributed dissertation unit amounts between years Clinical Psychology: PhD, Fresno .
05 December 2016
Update
Removed therapy hour requirement for Clinical Counseling: Master of Arts (MA-CC), Fresno .
06 March 2017
Update
Revised curriculum for Teaching: Credential, Clear Education Specialist Instruction (Mild/Moderate Disabilities) and Teaching: Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) with Clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Mild/Moderate Disabilities) .
15 March 2017
Update
Revised curriculum for Clinical Psychology: PsyD, Sacramento .
03 April 2017
Update
Revised curriculum for Clinical Psychology: PsyD, Fresno .
13 April 2017
Update
Revised curriculum for Clinical Psychology: PsyD, Fresno .
17 April 2017
Update
Corrected curriculum for Clinical Psychology: PsyD, San Francisco .
05 December 2017
Update
Revised curriculum for Organizational Psychology: MA | Los Angeles, San Diego, Irvine, Sacramento .
Revised curriculum for Clinical Psychology: PhD, Los Angeles .
06 December 2017
Update
Revised curriculum for Clinical Psychology: PsyD, Los Angeles .
07 December 2017
Update
Updated credit value of PSY 9927 and PSY 9928 from 3 to 1.
Updated elective units from 3 to 7 in “Other Requirements” and removed reference of “3 units” from PSY9927/PSY9928 under “Curriculum Plan” section in Clinical Psychology: PhD, San Francisco .
02 November 2020
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