Our Mission:  The California School of Forensic Studies (CSFS) is dedicated to providing education and training in forensic psychology and related fields to prepare individuals for clinical and private professional practice, teaching, research and community service in our diverse global society. CSFS strives to impact public opinion and policy through scientific research and evidence-based practices. To realize our mission, CSFS offers programs and services that meet the highest professional and ethical standards. Forensic Psychology is a dynamic career field bridging law and psychology. At the California School of Forensic Studies (CSFS) we are on the forefront of redefining and expanding the traditional definitions of forensic psychology and forensic studies. At the core of our current academic program are our Forensic PsyD and Forensic clinical PhD and Forensic non-clinical PhD programs.  Students of each of our programs are supported to attain core clinical skills, as well as gain extensive knowledge in forensic-related topics such as criminal psychology and behavior, and the judicial system.  Students also have the opportunity to study forensic issues such as stalking, homeland security, human trafficking and public policy. Many graduates of our clinical programs go on to become licensed psychologists, working with law enforcement or in correctional settings, or working on forensic-related issues in private practice.  Others apply their expertise in academia or toward informing public policy.  We invite you to learn more about CSFS and to join our graduates who are applying their skills and knowledge to make a difference in our world. Why the California School of Forensic Studies? • Our Programs • Experienced, Expert Faculty • Cutting-edge Academics • Professional Field Training • Significant Opportunities for Research • CSFS International • Diverse and Growing Career Fields • CSFS Alumni   News August 31, 2010-8/29-Gunman kills Mormon Church Bishop in Visalia, CA. Dean Hickey comments about his state of mind to ABC News Fresno.   August 24, 2010- CSFS faculty and staff welcome all new students to the program. Welcome to CSFS and Alliant!   August 11, 2010- Dean Eric Hickey comments on the multistate serial killer case to the Washington (DC) Examiner.   August 9, 2010- The Clinical Neuropsychologist, the journal of the American Academy of Clincial Neuropsychology, has accepted LA PsyD student Ryan Solomon's dissertation for publication, entitled Use of the WAIS-III Picture Completion subtest as an embedded measure of response bias.