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.
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Eligibility Requirements for PCSAS Accreditation
To be eligible to apply for PCSAS accreditation, candidate programs must meet several requirements.
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PCSAS Standards for Accreditation
Successful accreditation requires that programs meet or exceed 11 accreditation standards.
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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.
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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.
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The PCSAS Application Process for New Programs
PCSAS has created a multi-stage pathway to accreditation for new clinical psychology programs seeking PCSAS accreditation.
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Steps of the Application Process
A series of standard procedural steps are followed during the PCSAS accreditation process.
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The PCSAS Appeal Process
PCSAS provides an appeal process for accreditation decisions made by the Review Committee.