Psy.D. Accreditation & Licensing

Union Institute & University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.  UI&U has received provisional approval by the Ohio Board of Regents to grant the Psy.D. degree with a concentration in clinical psychology (all new higher education programs in Ohio begin with provisional status). UI&U is approved by the Vermont State Board of Education.

Accreditation
The program’s development was guided by the American Psychological Association (APA) accreditation standards (Guidelines and Principles for Accreditation of Programs in Professional Psychology), but it is not APA accredited. APA accreditation policies require programs to have “sufficient students at each level of matriculation, including candidacy status during the year of its initial application.” The Psy.D. Program plans to apply for APA accreditation when it reaches that stage.

For further information, contact the Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation at the American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242, 202.336.5979. You can also find more information about accreditation at: What Students Should Know About APA Accreditation.

Licensing
The practice of professional psychology is regulated in all states, with specific requirements varying from state to state. If you intend to seek licensure or certification to practice psychology independently and without supervision, check the program requirements for licensure or certification in the state in which you plan to practice prior to enrollment in the Psy.D. Program. The Psy.D. Program is designed to meet most state psychology licensure board requirements and establish graduates’ eligibility for psychologist licensure in states that do not require graduation from an American Psychological Association accredited program. However, we cannot ensure any learner will obtain a state license. Information on state licensing can be found at The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) Web site.

For further information contact us at:  admissions.psyd@myunion.edu or 800.336.6794 ext. 8408 or 802.254.0152 ext. 8408.