Forensic Certifications Program Overview
The California School of Forensic Studies (CSFS) at Alliant International University is dedicated to providing law enforcement, security professionals, other first responders, social workers and mental and allied health professionals with practical forensic behavioral education and training. Completing a forensic science program can open up many opportunities in forensic investigation or criminal investigation. Studying digital forensics and mastering crime scene investigation is a specialized training where you analyze physical evidence and navigate the complexities of the crime scene. Whether you're in law enforcement or in legal studies, an online graduate certificate in forensic studies offers flexibility for working professionals.
The CSFS’s Advanced Practice Certificates cover diverse subject areas, while sharing a single objective: to train and support our participants to effectively prevent and mitigate conflict and violence.
CSFS is a corporate partner of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA). Many of the Advanced Practice Certificates are also eligible for Continuing Education credit through the American Psychological Association (APA).
All our forensic science programs and certificates are offered online by our faculty experts who practice in the respective fields such as forensic psychology, forensic chemistry, forensic criminology, criminal justice technology and many others, and who bring their forensic study experience into the virtual classroom to transform theory into practice.
Explore our Advanced Forensic Certificate Programs
Certificate in Pragmatic Situational Awareness
View DegreeProvides comprehensive training in factors that improve perceptual awareness of verbal and non-verbal behavioral and situational assessment to enhance tactical problem-solving and strategic decision-making.
Certificate in Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies
View DegreeA forensic science certificate program that provides an understanding of conflict dynamics and the knowledge and skills to support conflict resolution.
Certificate in Criminal Behavior
View DegreeA graduate certification program that explores the dynamics and differences associated with mass, serial, and pattern criminals with applied principles for responding to criminal behavior.
Certificate in Forensic Linguistics
View DegreeA certification program designed for professionals interested in gaining a foundational understanding of the application of the science of language to criminal and civil investigations and judicial proceedings.
Certificate in Forensic Victimology
View DegreeA certificate program that provides advanced knowledge of victim-offender dynamics to support prevention, investigation, and intervention of law enforcement agency responders and criminal justice professionals in relation to violence and victimization.
Certificate in Fundamentals of Correctional Psychology
View DegreeSupports mental health professionals and social workers working within, or seeking to work within, correctional systems to attain the skills, knowledge, and attitudes essential to success and safety.
Certificate in Fundamentals of Correctional Psychology with Assessment
View DegreeDesigned for licensed psychologists and doctoral students who seek advanced knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to working within correctional setting.
Certificate in Fundamentals of Military and Veterans Psychology
View DegreeSupports mental health professionals in providing essential services to active and veteran military personnel and their families.
Certificate in Fundamentals of Police Psychology
View DegreeProvides mental health professionals with foundational knowledge and skills to work with law enforcement and public safety personnel in multiple contexts, including private practice, law enforcement agencies, and health care.
Certificate in Fundamentals of Police Psychology with Assessment
View DegreeDesigned for licensed psychologists and doctoral students who seek advanced knowledge and skills to work with law enforcement and public safety personnel.
Certificate in RESPOND: Law Enforcement-Mental Health Response Team
View DegreeProvides professionals in law enforcement and mental health with education and training to effectively and compassionately respond to situations that involve individuals with mental illness.
Certificate in Peer Counseling
View DegreeThis forensic graduate certificate is designed for students interested in supporting others by becoming peer counselors or by enhancing their skills as peer counselors.
Certificate in TeleMental Health
View DegreeProvides mental health professionals and students with a greater understanding of telemental health as a professional practice option.
Certificate in Threat Assessment and Management
View DegreeDesigned for professionals interested in examining risk factors, criminal behavior, and cues in identifying and managing individuals who may pose a threat to personal and organizational safety.
Certificate in Trial Consulting
View DegreeDesigned for professionals interested in applying psychological principles and behavioral theory to decision-making in the courtroom.