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Palo Alto is growing rapidly and is quickly making a larger name for itself in the field. I really enjoy my classes and the cohort model has been wonderful as I've gotten to know my classmates very well. Also, it's worth noting that PAU is affiliated with Stanford and I've been able to do research with Stanford university professors, so that's been pretty cool! This program is what you make of it, but if you are a dedicated student and have a love for the content that you're learning, you'll do great... Read More :).

Palo Alto University provides a wonderful program and learning environment that caters to the individual who still needs to work by having evening classes online and/or in person, but also who wants to further their education in the field of psychology and counseling. Had this program not been as flexible as they are, I would have not been able to obtain my Masters and move onto a career that I am passionate about. I truly value the input, advice and wealth of knowledge the professors and staff have... Read More to offer at this school as well.

After researching many graduate counseling programs on the West Coast, I decided to receive my masters in counseling at Palo Alto University because of the service they provide to veterans and their families through the Palo Alto Veterans Center and Veteran's Administration. The staff fully supports my passion and I hope to serve these communities, post graduation. I look forward to learning more from them and my peers throughout the program. Specifically, they actively promote internships and fieldwork... Read More through the veteran's administration as well as career guidance post-graduation, to serve in this field. It is such a privilege to work with and learn from some of the best in this field and I am honored to attend Palo Alto University.

I am in the Psy.D program that is a consortium between PAU and Stanford Psychiatry. This program is excellent not only in terms of rigor but in the energy that the administration puts into making sure that students are successful. They are always updating us on opportunities to get involved in research as well networking opportunities with alumni in the area. The clinical training is excellent, starting in the first year we are exposed to classes such as helping skills to then CBT in our second year.... Read More The program is very supportive in terms of the application process for clinical placements and also has captive sites at various VA location and at Stanford Psychiatry (these are spots only open to our students).

PAU'S undergraduate program is lacking in my areas, the hiring process of instructors is poor and the lectures are poorly put together. Ultimately the learning experience at PAU was below satisfactory and I wouldn't recommend the undergrad program to anyone. Had I known that the school was going to be structured this way, I would have attended a different university. Although the program is lacking a lot, I am happy that I met awesome students that I know I'll be friends with in the long run. That's... Read More about it :/

I attended Palo Alto University and it was an awesome experience. I completed my Masters degree online with the exception to a one week course in person on the actual campus. Even though the program was online, they did a really great job creating a class room environment online. I learned quite a bit and made some great connections with my peers and professors. They tell you the program curriculum and what is expected of you, so it is very easy to stay on track, but ultimately you have to put in... Read More the work.

I think that one of the largest pros of this program is the connection to the Stanford School of Medicine. In this sense you are able to have that many more resources available and there are always opportunities to get involved with research (they actively recruit Psy.D students). Of course the campus is beautiful and the staff are very supportive of your professional growth and academic achievement, which are big positives of the program as well. The con of this program is the hefty price tag, and... Read More the seeming difficulties that exist in terms of available scholarships.