School of Forensic Studies
Delivering online training and education in forensic behavioral science.
Make Your Difference as a Forensic Scientist
The School of Forensic Studies at Alliant University is dedicated to providing you a rigorous education and training to prepare you to make a difference in society, public opinion, and policy. Programs in forensic science and justice studies will train you in applying forensic behavioral science in the service of preventing, investigating, and mitigating conflict and violence. Learn how to apply forensic methods, study physical evidence, and work alongside the criminal justice system.
School of Forensic Studies programs share a common approach to education and training: effectively adapting theoretical principles to real-world situations, and supporting you by strengthening your professional identity as an ethical, effective, and compassionate forensic investigator.
Find Your Speciality
The doctor of philosophy in psychology, public policy, and law, and the master’s of science degree programs in forensic behavioral science and forensic science, investigations, and technology are offered online with two or three virtual or in-person weekend residencies, depending upon the program. Our advanced practice certificates are fully online. Each program is designed to enhance the professional practice skills of those interested in entering, or those currently working in, forensic science fields in a variety of contexts. Each program offers practical training in relevant specialty areas in which students can chose to concentrate:
- Criminal behavior
- Forensic linguistics
- Forensic victimology
- Professional security and protection
- Trial consulting
All School of Forensic Studies programs are taught by faculty who practice within the fields of forensic psychology, forensic linguistics, criminal law, law enforcement, and security.
Welcome from the Dean
I’d like to welcome you to the School of Forensic Studies at Alliant University.
As a practicing forensic psychologist, I have the privilege of working in concert with law enforcement, security professionals, human resource executives, and other mental health practitioners on efforts designed to prevent, investigate, and assess violence.
The School of Forensic Studies faculty and I are dedicated to providing you with education and training that will support you in gaining the skills to allow you to positively impact society, public opinion, and policy through the prevention, investigation, and mitigation of conflict and violence.
In each School of Forensic Studies course, you will gain the skills, knowledge, and competence to positively impact communities through the application of theory to practice, the transformation of research into purpose, and the mobilization of intent into engagement.
I thank you for choosing to join us in this incredibly rewarding field, and look forward to meeting and supporting you as you pursue your education with us.
Sincerely,
Diana M. Concannon, PsyD
Dean, School of Forensic Studies
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