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- PAU understands that most of its students are juggling work, family and many other responsibilities.
- Online and hybrid formats enable students to attend class when it's more convenient and keep their jobs while completing their degree.
- Our courses are offered online (synchronously and asynchronously), with a full-time day program available once we can return to campus
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Comparing Formats
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On-Campus Psychology and Social Action |
Online Psychology and Social Action | Online Business Psychology |
Quarters per year | 3 Fall, Winter and Spring |
4 Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer |
4 Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer |
Classes per week | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Classes per week on campus | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Classes per week asynchronous online | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Classes per week synchronous online | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Class hours | Monday-Thursday 8 am - 4 pm |
Synchronous evening and asynchronous | Synchronous evening and asynchronous |
Estimated Total Program Tuition (two years) | $45,960 | $45,960 | $45,960 |
Location | On-Campus | Online using a combination of live video conference and asynchronous discussions with professors | Online using a combination of live video conference and asynchronous discussions with professors |
Technology Requirements
PAU uses the ZOOM video conferencing system to foster real-time interaction among professors and students. To experience ZOOM, sign up for an online info session.Students will need access to a reliable computer with an internet connection to participate in online classes and download course materials. Online students also need a headset with a microphone to join discussions. All PAU faculty teaching online courses receive training on best practices and instructional effectiveness for online courses.

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