What is the difference between APA/CPA-approval and Designation?
APA/CPA approval requires an extensive, in-depth review of the program, including site visits, in which the quality of the program as well as its meeting certain standards is evaluated. Designation is strictly a review of official institutional documentation that demonstrates the program meets the doctoral degree guidelines as a psychology program. APA/CPA-approval applies only to the practice areas of clinical, counseling, school and professional-scientific programs. Designation can include any psychology program as long as it meets all of the guidelines.
