There are two kinds of psychology school accreditation: institutional and specialized.
Institutional accreditation certifies that an institution has met minimum standards of quality. It is granted by one of seven regional accrediting organizations recognized for this purpose by the US Department of Education.
Membership in the American Psychological Association (APA) requires that one's doctoral degree in psychology or equivalent be from an accredited institution. Most state licensing boards in psychology also have such a requirement, though some require that the licensure applicant have graduated from an accredited doctoral program in psychology.
Specialized accreditation only applies to professional programs. It certifies that the program meets the minimal standards of quality as defined by that profession. In the field of psychology, specialized accreditation is granted by the APA Committee on Accreditation and applies only to doctoral programs, internships and postdoctoral residency programs in health service areas of professional psychology.
Capella University - The Harold Abel School of Psychology
At Capella University, you will earn your degree from an accredited university that delivers the challenge of a traditional classroom with the flexibility to fit education into your life.
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Kaplan University - School of Arts and Sciences
Kaplan University offers a broad selection of programs that address career goals of working adults. If you already have your degree, Kaplan's online advanced start program can help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in less than two years.
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Argosy University - The American School of Professional Psychology
Argosy's College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences is where you will receive the training to become one of tomorrow's clinical practitioners through practical training, internships and small class size.
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