The Departmental Consulting Service (DCS) is offered to psychology departments through the joint efforts of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) and the APA Education Directorate. Developed in response to an increasing need for evaluations, the consultant service provides departments of psychology with a list of qualified consultants who will provide valuable program feedback. The DCS maintains a database of faculty consultants with expertise in a broad range of areas, such as curriculum, faculty, advising, research facilities and departmental assessment.
Departments interested in requesting a consultant can contact the Director for Departmental Consulting Services. As a general practice, three consultants will be recommended as potential reviewers and departments can choose one or more consultants. Departments are asked to pay for travel expenses that may be incurred during a site visit. Additionally, departments are encouraged to pay an honorarium, when possible.
Want to learn more about the DCS, have other questions or interested in resources on program reviews? See the DCS FAQ page for more information.