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Psychology with a Year Abroad - BSc (Hons)

Address emerging issues in the mental health field with a graduate degree in psychology.

The Master of Science in Psychology program at Palo Alto University is designed for working professionals who are changing careers or pursuing advancement in their field. Specialized master's degree options and a fully online format make our graduate psychology program convenient and accessible. Most student can continue to earn an income while in the program, as courses are delivered in the evening.

The MS program is an excellent opportunity to ramp up for the rigor of graduate-level work within a supportive academic environment.

An MS in Psychology supports career advancement in fields that require social science research capability and an understanding of human behavior.

The Master of Science in Psychology is designed to prepare students for careers in teaching, research, and related business and nonprofit fields. With a choice of four concentrations, students can select the coursework that best prepares them for their future goals. Students in the Generalist, Forensic and Tech & Mental Health concentrations prepare for jobs that require master's level training in psychology, research, and human behavior. Students in the PhD Prep Concentration may apply to transition to PAU's PhD in Clinical Psychology program. This part-time degree is offered entirely online to keep program costs low and allow students to complete the program without the need to relocate.

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Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution, or the international equivalent. Applicants to this program must be located in a state in which we are authorized to provide online education. International students may apply for the program if they plan to remain in their home country while enrolled. PAU is unable to enroll students on a student visa into this program.

GRE scores are not required for admission to PAU master's degree programs. GRE scores will not be considered in the review of applications, even if students provide them.

Admissions Option 2

Students should complete the FAFSA, then work with the Office of FInancial Aid to recieve a financial aid offer. Financial aid is available in the form of student loans as long as the student is enrolled in six units per quarter. Because this is an online program, financial aid is available for tuition and fees, but not for living expenses.

Palo Alto University does not offer fellowships for this program.

Scholarships and Funding Option 2

The MS Psychology program consists of 37.5 or 47 quarter units of coursework, depending on the chosen concentration. There is no thesis requirement. Courses are taken over six or seven consecutive quarters (including summer) beginning only in fall quarter.

Students take two or three courses during most quarters. Students in the PhD Prep Concentration are required to travel to Palo Alto for a one-week intensive course in clinical interviewing.

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Palo Alto University's Tuition Stabilization Plan guarantees that students pay the same tuition and fees each year they are enrolled with no tuition increases. Students enrolled during the 2020-21 academic year pay $941 per unit.

Terminal degree is 37.5 units, for a tuition total of $35,287.50.

In addition to tuition and fees, students are responsible for textbooks.

PhD prep track is 47.5 units for a tuition total of $41,404.

Students pay tuition and fees for seven quarters of coursework and pay fees only for the one-week residency.

In addition to tuition and fees, students are responsible for textbooks as well as travel expenses for the one-week clinical interviewing course in Palo Alto, California

Program Tuition Fees Option 2

Students who successfully complete all coursework are awarded a terminal MS in Psychology degree that can be applied to careers in human services and related non-profit causes, publishing, technology, assisting in psychological research, teaching at the community college level, or other professions and businesses.

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Palo Alto University (PAU), a private, non-profit university located in the heart of Northern California’s Silicon Valley, is dedicated to addressing pressing and emerging issues in the fields of psychology and counseling to equitably meet the needs of today’s diverse communities.

Master of Science Degree in Psychology

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Address emerging issues in the mental health field with a graduate degree in psychology.

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	Units	Quarters
PhD Prep Track	47	7
Generalist Track	37.5	6
Forensic Psychology Track	37.5	6
Tech & Mental Health	37.5	6