Office Recognition and Accreditation
PAU is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501; (510) 748-9001; https://www.wscuc.org/institutions/palo-alto-university/
The doctoral programs in the Psychology Department are accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). APA Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association; 750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002; (800) 374-2721 / (202) 336-5500
- The Palo Alto University PhD Program in Clinical Psychology has been accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) since 1988.
- The PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium has been accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) since 2006.
The master’s degree program in the Counseling Department is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, 500 Montgomery St., Ste 350 Alexandria, Virginia 22314; (703) 535-5990
- The MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling has been accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) since 2017.
The National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology has approved listing Palo Alto University as a Designated Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, and PAU graduates are eligible for application to the National Register’s directory.
The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) has approved Counseling students in their last quarters to test for designation and inclusion in the board registry of National Certified Counselors.
Licensing and accreditation information is found here.