Message from the President and Provost


Maureen O’Connor, PhD President	Erika Cameron, PhD Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs

We are delighted you have chosen Palo Alto University (PAU) to continue your educational journey. Here at PAU you will receive an education dedicated towards addressing pressing and emerging issues in the fields of psychology and counseling that meet the needs of today’s diverse society. PAU as an organization and all of its programs, courses, and activities are grounded in five values (Equity & Inclusion; Community; Excellence & Integrity; Compassion: and Innovation) that understands its distinctive culture that supports a world in which insight into human behavior improves well-being and contributes to just and inclusive communities.

At Palo Alto University we envision a world in which insight into human behavior improves well-being and contributes to just and inclusive communities. To accomplish this vision we offer a high-quality, tailored, competitive education with world-renowned faculty and instructors, at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral, and post-graduate/professional levels who are committed to your educational success.

Within the pages of this catalog you will learn general information about our departments, programs, courses, student life, and campus community members. You will discover the academic programs and dedicated individuals united by our vision, mission and core values.

We encourage you to become familiar with the catalog to understand the academic requirements, which help to ensure you stay on track. If you want to learn more about PAU please explore our website, https://www.paloaltou.edu/ or visit one of our campuses.

We look forward to seeing you grow with Palo Alto University.

With PAU Pride,

Maureen O’Connor, Ph.D., J.D.

President

Erika Cameron, Ph.D., NCC, ACS

Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs