Eligible clinical science programs can apply for PCSAS accreditation. Successful accreditation applications are dependent on meeting a number of standards after evaluation by the PCSAS Review Committee.
Eligibility Requirements for PCSAS Accreditation
To be eligible to apply for PCSAS accreditation, candidate programs must meet several requirements.
PCSAS Standards for Accreditation
Successful accreditation requires that programs meet or exceed 11 accreditation standards.
The PCSAS Review Committee (RC)
PCSAS’s approach to reviewing applications is modeled after the federal grant review panels and involves a review committee of at least nine members.
The PCSAS Application Process for Existing Clinical Psychology Programs
PCSAS has a standard application process for existing clinical psychology programs seeking PCSAS clinical science accreditation or reaccreditation.
The PCSAS Application Process for New Programs
PCSAS has created a multi-stage pathway to accreditation for new clinical psychology programs seeking PCSAS accreditation.
Steps of the Application Process
A series of standard procedural steps are followed during the PCSAS accreditation process.
The PCSAS Appeal Process
PCSAS provides an appeal process for accreditation decisions made by the Review Committee.