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At the Forefront of Psychology & Counseling
At the Forefront of Psychology & Counseling

Palo Alto University - Psychology | Counseling

PAU is a private, non-profit university that is dedicated to research and practice in the fields of psychology and counseling.

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PAU is a non-profit university first accredited in 1986 by WASC and continuously accredited since.
47
Number of years as leading institution in the field of psychology
97%
Internships at APA accredited sites based on 95% average internship match rate over last six years. (Doctoral Program)
100
% APA match for PsyD program

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Depression and Older Adults: Is it Just the Blues or Is Help Needed?
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Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis: Implications for Mood, Behavior, Cognition, and Physical Health
JUN
12
9:00 am
Constitutional Criminal Mental Health Law: An Overview
JUN
14
4:00 pm
Development of self and mind: a comparison of Buddhist and Western Psychology
JUN
16
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Responding to Concerns About the Work of Other Professionals in Forensic Practice
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Student and Faculty Presentations at 2023 WPA Convention
Palo Alto University Receives $6.7 Million from State to Address California’s Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage
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