Attending PAU’s Master of Science in Psychology program gave me numerous research opportunities and made me a competitive candidate for PhD programs.

(2020 Cohort)  National Center of PTSD - Mobile Apps for VA

Towards the end of my first year in the M.S. Psychology program at PAU, I found out about a unique opportunity to learn about integrating digital mental health in clinical environments. This opportunity allowed me to connect with a licensed psychologist who utilizes and develop mental wellness mobile apps with hopes their patients have evidence-based resources outside of sessions.

"I work for a tech company that develops educational and training solutions for customers in the government, academic, and healthcare sectors. The work I perform is quite wide-ranging but mostly involves analyzing requirements and designing solutions that solve problems in the areas of job performance, educational outcomes, and training effectiveness. My responsibilities fall broadly into three categories: designing solutions; managing projects (executing the solutions); and business development (to bring in new contracts).

Clinical Research Coordinator at Stanford

I received my B.A. in psychology from Notre Dame de Namur University and wanted to gain more experience and further my education while still working. Choosing the MS program at Palo Alto University was one of the best decisions I could have made. This program has allowed me to keep learning while also being able to maintain a full-time job. It is convenient, challenging, and engaging.

Class of 2013 - Staff Psychologist at VA N. CA Healthcare System

Ivy Hall entered the Palo Alto University M.S. Psychology Ph.D. Prep program in 2007. From there, she transitioned into the PAU Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program, earning her Ph.D. in 2013.