PGSP History
Pacific Graduate School of Psychology (PGSP) is a private, free-standing professional school in the San Francisco Bay area educating doctoral students since 1975. Established to serve society, PGSP is a diverse learning community dedicated to the search for knowledge and its dissemination. PGSP brings together a community of highly talented faculty and graduate students working side-by-side to bring scientific rigor and theoretical knowledge to the analysis and practice of clinical psychology.
The PGSP community supports varying world views, broad cultural and professional backgrounds, and a wide range of alternative perspectives. PGSP trains students to work in a range of settings with a broad spectrum of clients. With a focus on high-quality advisory and support services, the program nurtures students to develop as individuals within the larger professional community. PGSP is deeply committed to the integration of professional ethics with professional practice. The excellent faculty, low student/faculty ratio and rigorous academic program ensure the quality teaching and mentoring necessary to produce outstanding graduates.
Core Purpose
Expanding the frontiers of psychological science and practice.
Faculty, students, administrators, trustees, alumni, and staff are committed to fulfilling the core purpose by assuming responsibility for their vital and varied roles at PGSP. Trustees establish policy and steward the quality and integrity of the institution; faculty create and maintain academic programs which define the quality and character of the institution; faculty and students actively engage in research, scholarship and instruction; administration and staff oversee facilities and learning resources. All nurture an environment conducive to teaching, learning, and working. The entire community is dedicated to the intellectual, personal, and professional development of its members and the pursuit of academic integrity.
Core Values and Guiding Principles
Pacific Graduate School of Psychology is a diverse educational community committed to:
- Integration of scientific research and practice
- Excellence in the delivery of ethical and compassionate
- Mental health services
- Integrity, honesty, and personal responsibility
- In our endeavors
- Respect for self and others