Brenau University’s Doctor of Clinical Psychology program has been accredited on contingency by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA).
APA accreditation is a requirement for psychologist licensure in most states, including Georgia. Additionally, Veterans Administration facilities only consider trainees, interns or psychologists from APA-accredited programs. Brenau’s degree is one of only three APA-accredited Psy.D. programs in Georgia.
“APA accreditation signifies to students that the Psy.D. program is a quality program that has been rigorously evaluated by an unbiased external agency,” Julie Battle, Ph.D., Fuller E. Callaway Endowed Chair and professor of psychology, said. “It demonstrates that the program has been designed to meet or exceed industry standards.”
The program earned “accredited, on contingency” status, which is standard for new programs, and means that Brenau must provide outcome data for students in the program and program graduates within three years. Full accreditation is evaluated after students graduate, become employed, and apply for and receive licensure, according to Madeline Altabe, Ph.D., coordinator of the Psy.D. program and an associate professor.