How important is it to attend a graduate school that is APA accredited?
Graduate programs offering a doctoral degree in certain fields of psychology (including clinical psychology) have the option of applying to the American Psychological Association for accreditation . APA accreditation carries with it the respect and prestige associated with endorsement by the major psychological organization in the United States. Graduates from non-APA accredited programs would be at a decided disadvantage when competing with other qualified candidates for internships (which can also be APA accredited) or for academic or clinical positions.
