Palo Alto University (PAU) is dedicated to research that forwards knowledge in the behavioral and social sciences, improves lives, and provides PAU students with opportunities to participate in research and gain scientific knowledge that benefits society. PAU strives to inspire faculty and student researchers to make lasting impacts on society and the field of psychology through research pursuits that address relevant, critical, and prominent issues of today.
PAU’s research initiatives cover a wide range of areas. These include, but are not limited to:
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
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All programs focus on social justice issues, cultural humility and service to a diverse client population.
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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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