Obtaining a master's degree in counseling can widen your scope of work and open doors to more job opportunities. At Palo Alto University, we offer an online and on-campus Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to help working professionals balance their studies with their personal and professional lives. Learn more about our admissions process today.

Family therapists and mental health counselors play significant roles in helping people overcome various life challenges. 

Obtaining a graduate degree expands your scope of work and knowledge.

Depending on the area of specialization, sitting for a state-recognized test and completing specific hours of supervised practice are requirements for counseling certification. Discover the ways a graduate degree can advance your career in counseling.

If you're wondering how to get a master's with a busy work schedule, Palo Alto University can help. Consider these strategies to earn a graduate degree.

Undergraduate, masters, and PhD degrees in psychology can lead to rewarding careers in different settings. Learn which degree can help you achieve your goals.

Earn a master's degree in counseling to land a rewarding career serving others. Explore options at Palo Alto University, one of just eight CACREP accredited MA in Counseling programs in California.

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Dear PAU Community:

Today’s guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial brings up a multitude of feelings and reactions, particularly for our Black students, faculty, staff and their allies. The verdict comes with a palpable sense of relief and justice.

Police violence did not begin with the murder of George Floyd. The verdict is a small and momentous step in a long journey towards justice for the Black community and other communities of color.  

  April is Autism Awareness Month. The CDC estimates that approximately 1 in 54 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is a broad range of conditions “characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.” California was decades ahead of federal legislation like the Americans with Disabilities Action, which was passed in 1990.