Program Details
PAU offers a M.A. Counseling CACREP accredited program online with a 1-week residency that prepares students to pursue a license as a Counselor.
- Location:
- Palo Alto, United States
- Program Type:
- Full Degree
- Degree Level:
- Master
- Specialty:
- Counseling & Therapy
Program Overview
- Program Description:
Do you have your bachelor's degree? Do you want to pursue graduate studies in counseling in a flexible program without needing to relocate? Are you looking to pursue counseling licensure in your home state? Palo Alto University offers a master's degree program in counseling which can lead to licensure in many states with no relocation necessary to complete your studies. Students focus on developing and strengthening skills in four core areas as part of the curriculum: assessment, intervention/psychotherapy, research/critical thinking, and ethics/professional practice. The M.A. Counseling program offers flexibility, with students choosing to attend full or part-time depending on their schedules. Expand your career options and make a difference.
Additional Program Information
- Accreditation:
- Palo Alto University (PAU) is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology and the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium are accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The M.A. Counseling Marriage, Family & Child Emphasis and the M.A. Counseling Clinical Mental Health Emphasis are accredited by the Council for Accreditation in Counseling and Other Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
- Financial Aid:
- No