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Albizu University offers an enriching academic environment with exciting and challenging programs in psychology, education, speech and language, criminal justice, ESOL, and human services. At our campuses in San Juan and Miami, over 2,000 students from diverse backgrounds prepare themselves to assume responsible and productive roles in society.AU faculty, administrators, and staff actively promote students' professional development both inside and outside the classroom. Over the years, Albizu University has expanded its mission to train culturally sensitive professionals from diverse backgrounds. We distinguish ourselves through an educational philosophy based on a commitment to social responsibility, characteristics of our programs, and services. To be an international leader in academic innovation, research, and community service, promoting diversity generates a transformative social impact. Albizu University educates professionals in behavioral sciences, speech pathology, and other disciplines, committed to research, to improve quality of life, and to serve diverse communities. Founded in 1966, Albizu University is the first professional school of psychology established in North America and the Caribbean. The Middle States Commission accredits the university on Higher Education. The American Psychological Association accredits the clinical psychology programs, and the Master of Science in Speech and Language Pathology program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program at AU's San Juan campus received the Example of Excelencia award by Excelencia in Education in 2011, the only institution in Puerto Rico to be bestowed this honor. Under the supervision of licensed professionals at on-campus clinics and external sites, students training to become practitioners in psychology and speech/language therapy and pathology have provided no-charge or low-fee services to more than 20,000 individuals in the San Juan and South Florida areas. Our courses are taught by professors who are both academics and active professionals. Faculty members bring to the classroom working expertise in theories, research, and practice in their fields. We know our students by name and understand their needs and interests. Our faculty members are mentors who will help you pursue your career goals and inspire you to become actively engaged in classroom discussions and activities. The San Juan campus is located in the center of Puerto Rico's capital city and is surrounded by historic buildings, museums, restaurants, plazas, and various businesses. The environment contributes to positive and exciting student experience. Parking lots and other amenities are within walking distance from the campus. The Miami campus is located in the metropolitan area of Miami, Florida, a city that serves as the gateway to the Caribbean and Central and South America. Considered the most multi-ethnic city in the United States, Miami is a vibrant, thriving metropolis that offers students an exciting life outside campus. Whether you enjoy people watching on world-famous South Beach, visiting museums, attending cultural events, or dining at one of the many ethnic restaurants, Miami offers endless opportunities. At Albizu University, we welcome and respect diversity. Our programs are designed for students of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds and provide a rich exposure to culturally diverse populations through academic training and applied experiences. The National Science Foundation ranks our university among the top five U.S. universities in conferring doctoral degrees to Hispanics. Albizu University's psychology, education, speech-language therapy and pathology programs, human services, ESOL, and criminal justice feature culturally sensitive curriculums, intensive clinical practicum and internship experiences, and flexible courses of study. Improve your life and the lives of others through a degree or certificate in a community-oriented field. Albizu University offers bachelor's degree programs in speech/language therapy (San Juan), education (Miami), criminal justice (Miami), and psychology (San Juan and Miami) designed to prepare students for careers in these fields. The master's level programs in psychology (San Juan and Miami), education (Miami), and speech/language pathology (San Juan and Miami) and the doctoral programs in psychology (San Juan and Miami) and human services (Miami) provide excellent training that integrates theory and practice within a multicultural framework. More than 75% of our students qualify to receive financial aid in grants, loans, or on-campus employment. Through our clinics in Miami and San Juan and our network of external practicum sites, Albizu University students apply the clinical skills acquired in their training to providing mental health and speech and language services to the local community. Program curricula are designed to provide practical experience for our graduate students beginning early in their training. Albizu University offers morning, afternoon, evening, and night classes to provide you with the flexibility and convenience you need to meet all of life's demands. Online classes and programs are also available. The Institutional Center for Scientific Research (ICSR) was established in 2013 as an initiative of Dr. Cynthia García Coll, a professor in the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program and the associate director of ICSR at Albizu University's San Juan campus. Dr. García Coll is a graduate of Harvard University and a professor and leading researcher in education, pediatrics, and psychology. View full university