Global Advancement of Counseling Excellence (GACE) is a model initiative launched by Palo Alto University (PAU) to address the global need for highly trained mental health professionals.
Rooted in understanding of the foundations of human behavior, the GACE model provides students with the tools they need to work with their immediate community to meet the ever-growing need for mental health support and treatment.
Leadership
Founder, Dr. William Froming
Why PAU?
Founded in 1975 as the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, Palo Alto University (PAU) is a non-profit and accredited institution dedicated to improving lives through education and research anchored in psychology, clinical training and practice in a diversity of cultures, and service to communities around the world.
Palo Alto University offers students a high-quality, tailored, competitive education with world-renowned faculty and instructors with a community of resources to support student success. Some of the other distinguishing reasons to come to PAU are:
Graduate Admissions
Which graduate program is right for you?
All programs focus on social justice issues, cultural humility and service to a diverse client population.
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Accreditation
Academic Programs
WSCUC Accreditation
Specialty
Palo Alto University Leadership
At Palo Alto University, leadership is grounded in purpose, integrity, and service. Guided by our mission to improve well-being through deep insight into human behavior, our leaders work collaboratively to advance academic excellence, operational innovation, and community impact.
History of PAU
Palo Alto University has served its students, faculty, staff and community for over 45 years as a psychology-focused education institution.
Learn more about the growth and evolution of PAU:
1975 - Pacific Graduate School of Psychology (PGSP) founded in Palo Alto by prospective students and faculty who wanted to develop their professional knowledge of clinical psychology; Robert Kantor is its first President.
1984 - Dr. Allen Calvin joined PGSP as President.
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