Statement of Accreditation Status

Palo Alto University

1791 Arastradero Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304
800-818-6136
Fax: 650-433-3888
http://www.paloaltou.edu
Financial Structure TypePrivate, Non-profit
Sponsorship or Control TypeNo related entity
Academic CalendarQuarter Plan
FTE Student EnrollmentUndergraduate (0); Graduate (0)
Degree Levels OfferedBachelor's (2), Master's (2), Professional Doctorate (3)
Granted Candidacy1980
First Accredited1986
Current Accreditation StatusAccreditedIndicates that the Commission has found that an institution has met or exceeded the expectations of the Standards and the Core Commitments to Institutional Capacity and Educational Effectiveness. Initial accreditation is for a period of five to seven years before the next comprehensive review. Reaffirmation is granted for a period of seven to ten years and may be accompanied by a request for interim reports and/or special visits, or a formal Notice of Concern.
Most Recent Commission Action06/18/2010
Upcoming ReviewsSpring 2014 -- Report, Interim Report
Spring 2017 -- Comprehensive, Offsite Review
Spring 2018 -- Comprehensive, Accreditation Visit


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Chief Executive Officer

Calvin, Allen
President

Chief Academic Officer

Froming, William
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer

Accreditation Liaison Officer

Breckenridge, James
Dean of Academic Administration and Operations

Chief Financial Officer

Klein, June
Vice President Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer

Faculty Senate Chair

Gomez, Rowena
Associate Professor

Board Chair

Otieno, James
Board Chair
OPEIDsort descendingCityStatusLAST UPDATED
00112400Scotts ValleyActive03/05/2013
00119900Los Altos HillsActive03/05/2013
021383 Palo AltoActive03/05/2013
448000CupertinoActive03/05/2013
Program NameDegreeYearsort descendingModalityLast Updated
PhD in Clinical PsychologyProfessional Doctorate1975On-site03/05/2013
JD-PhD in Psychology and LawProfessional Doctorate1997On-site03/05/2013
MS in Psychology Masters2000Distance Education03/05/2013
PsyD in Clinical PsychologyProfessional Doctorate2002On-site03/05/2013
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Social ActionBachelors2006On-site03/05/2013
Bachelor of Science in Business PsychologyBachelors2009On-site03/05/2013
MA in Mental Health Counseling PsychologyMasters2009Distance Education03/05/2013
Bachelor of Science in Business PsychologyBachelors2011Distance Education03/05/2013
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Social ActionBachelors2011Distance Education03/05/2013
Documentation not yet available for this institution.
Statement Last Revised: 12/05/2012