College of Clinical Psychology at Argosy University Announces Continued Grant of Accreditation for Clinical Psychology Programs

ORANGE, Calif., Sept. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The College of Clinical Psychology at Argosy University is pleased to announce that the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) programs at its Chicago and Orange County, Calif. campuses were awarded continued grants of accreditation from the American Psychological Association (APA).

APA accreditation reflects that the PsyD programs at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | Chicago and American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | Southern California and their faculty, curriculum, and support systems meet the standards established by the leading professional organization.  Both programs were reaccredited for seven years which is the maximum amount of time allowed by the Commission on Accreditation of the APA. 

"Our clinical psychology program deans, leaders and faculty have demonstrated their commitment to our students and to their profession through this process and that shows in achieving continued accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of the APA. Our clinical psychology programs are dedicated to the education and clinical training of the next generation of professional psychologists," said Dr. Robert Barrett, dean of the College of Clinical Psychology at Argosy University.

The APA's Commission on Accreditation is recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and the Council of Higher Education Accreditation, as the national accrediting authority for professional education and training in psychology. In total, 10 programs within the College of Clinical Psychology at Argosy University hold accreditation from the APA.

The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology programs at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | Chicago and the American School of Professional Psychology | Southern California are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA). Questions related to the programs' accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation: Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (202) 336-5979 / Email: [email protected] Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation.

Programs, credential levels, technology, and scheduling options vary by school and are subject to change. Not all online programs are available to residents of all U.S. states. Administrative office: Argosy University, 333 City Boulevard West, Suite 1810, Orange, CA 92868 © 2015 Argosy University. All rights reserved. Our email address is [email protected] See AUPrograms.info for program duration, tuition, fees, and other costs, median debt, federal salary data, alumni success, and other important info.

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