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- What master's and doctoral programs are APA-accredited?
- How does a program become accredited?
- What is accreditation?
- What kinds of programs are accredited?
- Why is accreditation important?
- What is the difference between APA accreditation and institutional accreditation?
- What happens when a program's accreditation is revoked?
- Are programs outside the United States accredited?
- Will I have trouble getting a job as a psychologist or becoming licensed if I don't go to an accredited program?
- How can I verify that a program is accredited?
Will I have trouble getting a job as a psychologist or becoming licensed if I don't go to an accredited program?
Although graduating from an accredited program does not guarantee jobs or licensure for individuals, it may facilitate such achievement. It reflects the quality by which an educational institution or a program conducts its business. It speaks to a sense of public trust, as well as to professional quality.