Bachelor in Psychology (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Psychology (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition and fees information is available on the university's website; students must be located in a state where PAU is authorized to offer online education..

The programme is delivered fully online with a cohort-based structure and evening classes. Students complete the degree in as few as nine quarters by taking three courses per quarter. The curriculum integrates psychological principles with business applications to address real-world organizational challenges.

Focus areas include Human behavior, Leadership and Management, Organizational behavior, Consumer behavior, Research and Analysis.

The programme requires a total of 180 quarter units, with 90 units in general education and 90 units in major-specific coursework. Students complete core courses in psychology and business, including research methods and applied practicum experiences.

Graduates enter roles such as human resources manager, marketing manager, sales enablement manager, business consultant, or organizational development specialist.

Applicants must have completed approximately 90 transferrable quarter units from a regionally accredited institution. No application fee or letters of recommendation are required. Transfer credits from community colleges, CLEP, military training, or AP/IB exams may be considered.

The programme totals about 180 credit hours. Fully online, cohort-based, with evening classes held Monday-Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:50 PM PST. Designed for part-time study with a typical duration of 1-2 years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes.

Founded in 1975, Palo Alto University is a nonprofit institution focused on behavioral health. Its academic offerings include doctoral and master's programs in clinical psychology, social work, and clinical mental health counseling, alongside continuing and professional studies. The university's programs are designed for students building knowledge and practical skills for work in mental health and related services.

Research and training are central to the PAU experience. Faculty members work as researchers, clinicians, and mentors, bringing real-world expertise and evidence-based practice into the classroom. Research labs help students develop skills for addressing complex challenges, while supervised internships provide clinical experience through The Clinics @ PAU. The clinics serve the surrounding community through more than 15,000 client visits annually, with students contributing to a wider clinical training environment.

Located in Palo Alto, PAU offers students access to an academic setting centered on human understanding and community service. Applicants can choose among programs including the PAU-Stanford PsyD Consortium, the PhD in Clinical Psychology, the Master of Social Work, and the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. International students should note the university's concentration in behavioral health, its emphasis on supervised practice, and the program-specific admissions requirements attached to each course of study.