2019-2020 Catalog & Student Handbooks
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2019-2020 Catalog & Student Handbooks 1 Disclosure Statement This Catalog and its contents are subject to change without notice as the School deems necessary and appropriate. Updates will be posted in an electronic format on the website at the following links: http://www.paloaltou.edu/admissions/admissions-resources/catalog http://www.paloaltou.edu/institutional-policies All disputes regarding School compliance with the contents are subject to exclusive resolution under the Institutional Grievance Procedure. Students are provided a copy of this document at the time of enrollment and this document is maintained on the PAU website at http://www.paloaltou.edu. Students are expected to keep themselves apprised of any changes, and are held responsible for knowledge of them. 2 Table of Contents Section I: Information About Palo Alto University (PAU) - page 5 1. Introduction to Palo Alto University 2. Mission, Vision, & Values 3. Accreditation 4. Institutional & Program Learning Goals 5. History 6. Locations 7. Board of Trustees 8. Administration 9. Faculty 10. Staff 11. Governance Section II: General Information About PAU - page 36 1. Tuition & Fees 2. Financial Aid 3. Registration 4. Library 5. Computer Lab 6. Military & Veteran Services 7. Students With Disabilities (Americans with Disabilities Act-ADA) 8. International Students 9. Voter Registration 10. Student Health Insurance Plan 11. PAU Alert-Emergency Notification System 12. Student Employment at PAU 13. Graduation & Commencement 14. Canvas Learning Management System Section III: Academic Programs - page 58 1. Bachelors Degrees ● B.S. in Business Psychology ● B.S. in Psychology & Social Action 2. Masters Degrees ● M.A. in Counseling Psychology ● M.S. in Psychology 3. Doctoral Degrees ● Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology ● Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology Section IV: Course Descriptions - page 86 1. Undergraduate Course Descriptions 2. Graduate Course Descriptions 3 Section V: Institutional Policies - page 125 1. Academic, Ethical and Professional Standards at Palo Alto University 2. Reasons for Student Discipline 3. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); Section 504, including Grievance Procedure for Students 4. Attendance Policy 5. Campus Safety & Criminal Statistics 6. Classroom & Online Etiquette 7. Computer & Network Usage Policy 8. Continuous Enrollment Policy 9. Credit Hour Policy 10. Date of Degree Completion Policy 11. Diversity Statement 12. Grade Appeals 13. The Gronowski Center Policy on Research 14. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) 15. Institutional Appeals & Grievance Policies & Procedures 16. Nondiscrimination Policy 17. PAU Email Communication Policy 18. Preferred Names Policy 19. Recording Class Lectures Policy 20. Research Integrity Policy 21. Service Animals Policy 22. Sexual Misconduct Policy 23. Social Media Policy 24. Syllabus Policy 25. Teach-Out Policy 26. Tobacco Free Environment Policy 27. Tuition Refund Policy 28. University Transfer Credit Policy 29. Video Capture In the Classroom 30. Policy on Religious Holidays Section VI: ADDenDa - page 154 1. Undergraduate Academic Calendar 2. Graduate Academic Calendar 3. Bachelor's Degree Student Handbook 4. Masters Degree Student Handbook 5. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology Student Handbook 6. Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology Student Handbook 4 Section I: About Palo Alto University 1. Introduction to Palo Alto University 2. Mission, Vision, & Values 3. Accreditation 4. Institutional & Program Learning Goals 5. History 6. Locations 7. Board of Trustees 8. Administration 9. Faculty 10. Staff 11. Governance 1. Introduction to Palo Alto University Palo Alto University (PAU) is a private, not-for-profit educational institution, founded in 1975 as the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology (PGSP), an independent professional school. To reflect the growth of the institution to include masters and undergraduate programs, PGSP re- incorporated as Palo Alto University in August 2009. PAU is dedicated to education with an emphasis in the behavioral and social sciences; to promoting future innovators and leaders for the benefit of society; to generating knowledge through research and scholarship of the highest level; and to providing services to the community informed by science and scholarship. PAU engages regularly in a multi-year strategic planning process, the most recent of which may be accessed at http://www.paloaltou.edu/about/strategic-plan. PAU confers degrees in clinical psychology (M.S., Ph.D., and Psy.D.), counseling psychology (M.A.), psychology (M.S.) and general psychology with an emphasis in business and social action (B.S.). PAU is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). The doctoral programs are accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), and the MA program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). PAU frequently collaborates with regional and international institutions to achieve its mission of engaging minds and improving lives. The student body is highly diverse and represents those seeking a first-time degree, respecialization in clinical psychology or counseling, or an additional degree in their field of practice. Students come to PAU with undergraduate and graduate training backgrounds from a wide range of fields including education, sociology, biology, business, law, and physics. 2. Mission, Vision & Values PAU’s Mission: Engaging minds and improving lives locally and globally through innovative education. PAU’s Vision: Through collaborative leadership, we transform in measurable and accountable ways the quality of lives through psychological insights, scientific rigor, and compassion for humanity. 5 PAU Values: All existing and envisioned programs should embody the following core values: ● Diversity in all endeavors ● Excellence and distinction in all aspects of programs and operations ● Innovation in the pursuit of science, evidence-based practice, and pedagogy ● Operational transparency ● Fiscal responsibility ● Strong, collaborative relationships with local, national, and international partners ● Commitment to each student’s personal and professional growth 3. AccreDitation Institutional AccreDitation: PAU has been accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) since 1987. Information regarding PAU and WSCUC may be obtained at: WASC Senior College and University Commission 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100 Alameda, CA 94501 Phone: (510) 748-9001 www.wascsenior.org American Psychological Association (APA) AccreDitation For Doctoral Programs The PGSP Ph.D. Program in Clinical Psychology has been accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) since 1988. The PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium training program has been accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) since 2006. Information regarding accredited programs can also be obtained at: APA Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association 750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (800) 374-2721 / (202) 336-5500 National Register of Health Services ProviDer in Psychology For Doctoral Programs The National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology has approved listing Pacific Graduate School of Psychology at Palo Alto University as a Designated Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology and PGSP graduates are eligible for application to the National Register’s directory. Council for AccreDitation of Counseling anD RelateD Educational Programs for Counseling Programs The MA in Counseling and Counseling Psychology is accredited the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs since 2017. Information regarding CACREP accredited programs can be obtained by contacting CACREP directly. Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs 6 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 510 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703) 535-5990 / Fax (703) 739-6209 4. Institutional & Program Learning Goals Palo Alto University Institutional Learning Goals: 1. Disciplinary Knowledge and Skill: Demonstrate a systematic, coherent understanding of the academic field of study, as well as culturally competent proficiency in the application of discipline-specific content and skills. 2. Critical Thinking: Demonstrate ability to analyze a body of knowledge and evaluate arguments in a manner that is disciplined, reasoned, reflective, self-critical, and informed by scientific evidence and scholarship. 3. Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning: Demonstrate competence in the interpretation and application of scientific reasoning and problem solving, including the use of effective research methods and the principles and methods of statistical analysis and interpretation. 4. Cultural Competence in a Diverse World: Demonstrate understanding, appreciation, and sensitivity with respect to cultural differences, including differences associated with multiple and intersecting gender, age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, language, identity, language, and social-economic status; demonstrate commitment and competence to engage effectively and respectfully in a diverse multicultural society; demonstrate knowledge and application of cultural and diversity science; develop a global perspective. 5. Communication: Demonstrate competence in writing, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. 6. Literacy: Demonstrate competence in the ability to access, evaluate, and utilize a variety of appropriate information sources. 7. Moral and Ethical