Understanding APA Accreditation

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Guidelines and Principles for Accreditation  (G&P) (PDF, 151KB)
Accreditation criteria for doctoral, internship, and postdoctoral residency programs.

Accreditation Operating Procedures  (AOP) (PDF, 111KB)
Procedures that guide the accreditation process.

Implementing Regulations (IRs)- View by relevant section below: 

1. Section A: Policies Governing Accreditation (PDF, 167KB)

2. Section B: CoA Policy Statements – Philosophy, Values, and Responsibilities (PDF, 119KB)

3. Section C: IRs related to the Guidelines & Principles (PDF, 1MB)
   Section C is designed as a companion piece to the G&P, containing statements and policies that elucidate, interpret, and operationally define the accreditation criteria.

4. Section D: IRs related to the Accreditation Operating Procedures (PDF, 457KB)
   Section D is designed as a companion piece to the AOP, containing statements and policies that elucidate, interpret, and operationally define the accreditation procedures.

5. Section E: Self-Governance and Regulation (PDF, 1MB)