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I’m considering switching to Palo Alto University for my LPCC. I just want to switch for a more rigorous program and more community. My current program meets licensure requirements, so I’m not worried about that.

I want to ask former and current students about the program at Palo Alto:

1. How supportive and accessible are the faculty? By that I mean: do they offer office hours? Do they give detailed feedback on your papers (not just a grade and a comment like “nice jobs”)?
2. How rigorous and evidenced-based is the curriculum? Do they cover contemporary modalities/issues well and address multiculturalism in all the classes? Is there an option for a thesis, or support for research work?
3. How is the student population and group work? Strong sense of community? Diverse in terms of age/ethnicity/professional experience?
4. How is administration? Helpful with school placement? Hidden fees? Transfer options?
5. Anyone knows what is the total cost of attendance and any scholarship? It seems there are multiple fees outside of the cost per unit.

Thank you.