The MS Psychology program offers several concentrations that require between 37.5 - 47 quarter units of coursework. There is no thesis requirement. Courses are taken over six or seven consecutive quarters (including summer) beginning only in fall quarter.
Palo Alto University (PAU) is dedicated to the advancement of professional lives and social change in the fields of psychology and counseling. Our MS in Psychology program prepares students for varied career opportunities and transition to our PhD in Clinical Psychology program.
The MS in Psychology program is a part-time, online program. The schedule is planned for students who are working part-time or full-time, with coursework that can be completed during evenings and on weekends.
Students on the PhD Prep Concentration come to the Palo Alto campus for one week for an intensive course in Clinical Interviewing.
Palo Alto University offers an undergraduate psychology program to meet our students' interests and professional goals. Our programs has flexible scheduling options and high-quality instruction to help build the foundation for a rewarding career path or graduate studies in psychology.