Alliant is a private university accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), offering graduate study in psychology, education, business management, law and forensic studies, and bachelor’s degree programs in several fields. Alliant's California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) for the PhD and PsyD clinical psychology programs. Alliant specializes in preparing students to enter professional careers that require both advanced knowledge and highly specialized skills. Degree programs emphasize practical applications of theory and research. Alliant operates programs in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, Irvine, Japan, Hong Kong, and Mexico City. Alliant faculty, staff, and students provide more than 1 million hours of community service hours each year.