I came to PAU from Thailand in search of a doctoral program that could provide me with the relevant skills and training to be a successful clinical psychologist. International students have the additional stress of adjusting to a new country along with the rigors of a Ph.D. program. My fellow classmates and PAU faculty/staff have been wonderful and extremely supportive in helping me adjust to life in the US. My experiences with the program have fulfilled all my expectations.
Admissions Requirements for F-1 Students
Applicants who require an I-20 form for an F-1 visa application may only apply to PAU's PhD, PsyD, and Psychology & Social Action programs.
For PAU Masters programs, International students who plan to be in their home country while being a student in the online Masters in Counseling format or MS in Psychology program are eligible to apply.
Who is an International Student?
If you are currently in the U.S. and entered using an F-1 International Student visa, OR if you are living outside the U.S. and want to apply for an F-1 visa to enter the U.S. to study full time, then PAU considers you to be an International Student.
International Students
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Primary areas of interest (active ongoing projects):
Malingering of PTSD
Police Crisis Intervention Training
Secondary areas of interest (secondary datasets, hibernating projects, etc.)
Violent and General Criminal Offending in Veterans
Psychopathy and Violence Risk Assessment
Violence Risk Among Psychiatric Inpatient Settings
Meditation and Psychotherapy Research Group
Lynn C. Waelde, Ph.D.
2019-2020
This research group (RG) will be the best match for students who are interested in learning to conduct research through every phase from initial literature review through data collection and preparing papers for publication. The RG meets for one hour every other week during the regular school terms to coordinate our collaborative projects and for didactics and discussion about research. Meetings are held at a time that is mutually convenient for RG members.
Cognitive Processes and Neurological Correlates(CPNC) Lab
Title: Cognitive Processes and Neurological Correlates(CPNC) Lab
Overview: The Culture, Community & Global Mental Health Research Lab examines the intersection of culture and mental health through both a clinical and a community/social ecology framework. Students interested broadly in cultural psychology, immigration/ refugee issues among children and families, global mental health, and community collaborative work are encouraged to apply.