Who is a good candidate for PAU graduate programs?

PAU aims to attract and educate students who are distinguished by their academic achievement, capacity for critical thinking, interpersonal skills, motivation to become exceptional clinicians and psychologists, and a commitment to service and to serving diverse populations. Given the rigor of PAU programs and the university's core values, we seek students who embody:

  • Unshakable ethical standards
  • Resilience
  • Cultural humility
  • Openness to learning and to others' lived experiences
  • A belief in the inherent dignity of all humans
  • A desire to improve the human condition
  • Self-awareness
  • Seeks and is open to constructive feedback
  • Empathy and kindness