TheAccreditation Operation Procedures(AOP) outline procedures that guide the accreditation process for programs to be accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). Correspondent to the AOP are Implementing Regulations (IRs), which are official policy documents that “elucidate, interpret and operationally define” the CoA’s policies and procedures. IRs are divided into several different sections (A through E), which are subject to regular review and revision by the CoA. Through this iterative process, opportunities for clarification have arisen regarding IRs in Section D, which relate specifically to the AOP , and an IR in Section E, which addresses Self-Governance and Regulation.
Thresholds for Student Achievement Outcomes in Master’s Programs
Under Master’s Standard II.D.3, the CoA uses its professional judgement to determine if student achievement outcomes of a master’s program demonstrates students’ successful preparation for entry-level practice in health service psychology at the master’s level. The Commission has developed IR D.4-7(d) to outline the thresholds for student achievement outcomes in APA-accredited master's programs.
In accordance with the APA "Policies for Accreditation Governance" and U.S. Department of Education regulations for notice and comment, the CoA will make the proposed revisions available for a ninety (30) day period of public review and comment. The comment period is scheduled to begin at5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time on December 10, 2024 and will continue through 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time on March 10, 2025. Information about the proposed standards and public comment is available athttp://apps.apa.org/accredcomment/.
The Accreditation Operation Procedures (AOP) outline procedures that guide the accreditation process for programs to be accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). Correspondent to the AOP are Implementing Regulations (IRs), which are official policy documents that “elucidate, interpret and operationally define” the CoA’s policies and procedures. IRs are divided into several different sections (A through E), which are subject to regular review and revision by the CoA. Through this iterative process, opportunities for clarification have arisen regarding IRs in Section D, which relate specifically to the AOP , and an IR in Section E, which addresses Self-Governance and Regulation.
Thresholds for Student Achievement Outcomes in Master’s Programs
Under Master’s Standard II.D.3, the CoA uses its professional judgement to determine if student achievement outcomes of a master’s program demonstrates students’ successful preparation for entry-level practice in health service psychology at the master’s level. The Commission has developed IR D.4-7(d) to outline the thresholds for student achievement outcomes in APA-accredited master's programs.
In accordance with the APA "Policies for Accreditation Governance" and U.S. Department of Education regulations for notice and comment, the CoA will make the proposed revisions available for a ninety (30) day period of public review and comment. The comment period is scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time on December 10, 2024 and will continue through 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time on March 10, 2025. Information about the proposed standards and public comment is available at http://apps.apa.org/accredcomment/.