2006-12-23 17:11:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Bobby D, as I Suspected.
2006-12-23 17:23:39 · update #1
The answer is no. Most graduate programs don't go through any kind of accreditation. Most undergrad programs are ranked by accreditation, but the quality of the grad degree (Master's, PhD) depends solely on the university.
2006-12-23 17:21:10 · answer #1 · answered by Bobby D 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If someone is calling themselves a psychologist, then they will have had to meet a standard imposed by the licensing body of their state. The same standards will be applied to all individuals licensed as psychologists. They usually include a review of academic credentials, a period of supervised practise, and passing of examinations. As well, PhD programs in psychology can be accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). Again, there are specific criteria which must be met in order to receive this accreditation. Most clinical psychologists also complete a one-year residency or internship. These, too may be accredited by the APA. So, if someone is calling themselves a psychologist and has been trained in an APA approved Ph.D. program and completed an APA approved internship, you can know that they met the consistent standards applied by the appropriate regulatory bodies.
2006-12-24 18:59:27 · answer #2 · answered by senlin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look for a program that is APA accredited.
2006-12-24 01:30:20 · answer #3 · answered by lonesome me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋