
Graduate Admissions
Which graduate program is right for you?
See how a degree from Palo Alto University is tailored to your professional goals and prepares you for a meaningful career in counseling, research, tech, education, or corporate settings.
PAU's flexible graduate programs are ideal for those with bachelor's degrees who wish to advance their opportunities, switch careers, or begin their path toward licensure.
Prospective PAU students can select a degree program or concentration based on their goals and interests. The average completion time is two years for our master's programs and five years for our doctoral programs (excluding clinical licensure).
Palo Alto University is committed to furthering education in the fields of psychology and counseling.
Our accredited degree programs are led by credentialed faculty members whose specialized coursework prepares students for careers and continued education in their chosen field.
Achieve personal, academic, and professional excellence with counseling and psychology graduate programs at Palo Alto University.
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Master's Programs
Palo Alto University offers two Master's degrees, the MA in Counseling and the MS in Psychology, designed for students with a bachelor's degree.
Both programs are accredited by the WASC Senior Colleges and Universities Commission (WSCUC), and are grounded in evidenced-based teaching. With online, hybrid and in-person options, these programs are designed to accommodate a variety of student schedules, including working adults.
Doctoral Programs
Palo Alto University (PAU) offers two APA-accredited doctoral programs in clinical psychology.
Both programs specialize in PAU’s practitioner-scholar model that aims to produce graduates who are critically reflective and informed consumers of psychology and associated clinical services.
Note: PAU would like to announce the closing of the Joint JD/PhD Program in Psychology and the Law with Golden Gate University Law School. The Joint Program has produced some of the best JD/PhD students in the country. This program is no longer being offered at this time.
Program |
Required Entry Degree |
Length |
Delivery |
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Bachelor’s Degree |
9 or 11 quarters, depending on track |
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Bachelor’s Degree |
6 or 7 quarters, depending on track |
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Bachelor's Degree |
5 years |
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Bachelor's Degree |
5 years |
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