Whereas individual practitioners of psychology are licensed, training programs in professional psychology can be accredited. The CPA accredits such training programs but the CPA does not accredit, register, license, or certify individuals to practice psychology in Canada. The latter mandate falls under the purview of the provincial regulatory bodies (Click here to obtain).
It is the doctoral or internship program (not its students) that must voluntarily apply for and undergo accreditation. A student can claim to have graduated from an accredited program, if the program was accredited at the time of the student’s graduation.
Although graduation from an accredited doctoral program is not a requirement for registration as a psychologist or always a requirement of employers, it can be an advantage. Applicants for registration or licensure who have graduated from accredited programs often receive ‘fast-track’ credential reviews by regulatory bodies. Furthermore, accredited programs are encouraged to hire faculty and staff who themselves have graduated from either a CPA- or APA-accredited program.
Please review the lists below to see which universities have accredited doctoral programs in clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, counselling psychology and school psychology; and which institutions have accredited doctoral internship programs in clinical psychology, counselling psychology and clinical neuropsychology.
Note that if a program is not listed here, it is not currently accredited by the CPA. As well, the CPA does not accredit any Master’s-level programs.
This list is updated twice per year, typically in November and May, following each Accreditation Panel meeting.
- DOCTORAL PROGRAMS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
- DOCTORAL PROGRAMS IN CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
- DOCTORAL PROGRAMS IN COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
- DOCTORAL PROGRAMS IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
- DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
- DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS IN COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
- DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS IN CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
- DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
DOCTORAL PROGRAMS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec Cross-Specialty ConsortiumEdmonton, Alberta Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, Nova Scotia Lakehead UniversityThunder Bay, Ontario McMaster UniversityHamilton, Ontario McGill UniversityMontreal, Quebec Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. Johns, Newfoundland OISE – University of Toronto(Counselling/Clinical – also noted under Counselling) OISE – University of Toronto(School/Clinical – also noted under School) Queen’s UniversityKingston, Ontario Toronto Metropolitan UniversityFormerly Ryerson University (see https://www.torontomu.ca/next-chapter/) Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, British Columbia Université Laval(R/I – Orientation Clinique) Université Laval(D.Psy.) Université de Montréal(R/I – Orientation Clinique) Université de Montréal(D.Psy.) University of Alberta(School/Clinical – also noted under School) |
University of British ColumbiaVancouver, British Columbia University of British Columbia – Okanagan CampusKelowna, British Columbia University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta University of GuelphGuelph, Ontario University of ManitobaWinnipeg, Manitoba Université de MonctonMoncton, New Brunswick University of New BrunswickFredericton, New Brunswick University of OttawaOttawa, Ontario University of Prince Edward Island – PsyDCharlottetown, Prince Edward Island University of ReginaRegina, Saskatchewan University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, Saskatchewan University of Toronto ScarboroughToronto, ON University of VictoriaVictoria, British Columbia University of WaterlooWaterloo, Ontario University of Western OntarioLondon, Ontario University of Western Ontario School and Applied Child Psychology(School/Clinical – Also listed under School Programs) University of WindsorWindsor, Ontario York University(Clinical) York University(Clinical Developmental) |
DOCTORAL PROGRAMS IN CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
Université de Montréal – PhD R/I option neuropsychologie cliniqueMontréal, Québec |
Université de Montréal – D.Psy.Montréal, Québec |
York UniversityNorth York, Ontario |
DOCTORAL PROGRAMS IN COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
Cross-Specialty ConsortiumEdmonton, Alberta McGill UniversityMontréal, Québec OISE – University of Toronto(Counselling/Clinical – also noted under Clinical) University of AlbertaEdmonton, Alberta |
University of British ColumbiaVancouver, British Columbia University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta |
DOCTORAL PROGRAMS IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
University of Alberta(School/Clinical – also noted under Clinical) University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta OISE – University of Toronto(School/Clinical – also noted under School) |
McGill University(School/Applied Child Psychology) University of British ColumbiaVancouver, British Columbia University of Western Ontario School and Applied Child Psychology(School/Clinical – Also listed under Clinical Programs) |
DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Alberta Children’s HospitalCalgary, Alberta BC Children’s HospitalVancouver, British Columbia Calgary Clinical Psychology ResidencyCalgary, Alberta Centre for Addiction & Mental Health (CAMH)Toronto, Ontario Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)Ottawa, Ontario Concordia University – Psychology Internship Program (CUPIP)Montreal, Quebec Correctional Service of Canada (Ontario Region)Kingston, Ontario Eastern Health Clinical Psychology InternshipSt. John’s, Newfoundland Edmonton ConsortiumEdmonton, Alberta Fraser Health Authority Clinical Psychology Residency ProgramNew Westminster, British Columbia Halifax Clinical Psychology Residency ProgramHalifax, Nova Scotia Hamilton Health SciencesHamilton, Ontario Holland Bloorview Kids RehabToronto, Ontario Horizon Health NB Clinical Psychology ResidencyFredericton, NB The Hospital for Sick ChildrenToronto, Ontario The Hospital for Sick Children – Centre for Community Mental Health Doctoral Internship in Clinical Developmental Child and Adolescent PsychologyToronto, Ontario IWK Grace Health CentreHalifax, Nova Scotia London Clinical Psychology Residency ProgramLondon Ontario |
McGill University Internship ConsortiumMontreal, Quebec Narwhal ConsortiumLondon, ON Northern Ontario Psychology Internship Consortium (NORPIC)Thunder Bay, Ontario Ongwanada – Kingston Internship ConsortiumKingston, Ontario Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health SciencesWhitby, Ontario The Ottawa HospitalOttawa, Ontario Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK)Oakville, Ontario Regina Area Clinical ResidencyRegina, Saskatchewan Royal Ottawa Health Care GroupOttawa, Ontario Saskatoon Health RegionSaskatoon, Saskatchewan St. Joseph’s HealthcareHamilton, ON South Island Pre-Doctoral Residency Program in Clinical and Counseling Psychology(Clinical/Counseling – also noted under Counselling) Surrey PlaceToronto, Ontario Toronto Area Residency Consortium (TARC)(School, Clinical, Counselling – also noted under School and Counselling) University of Manitoba – Department of Clinical Health PsychologyWinnipeg, Manitoba University of Ottawa – Centre for Psychological Services and ResearchOttawa, Ontario Vancouver Coastal HealthVancouver, British Columbia |
DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS IN COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
Memorial University of Newfoundland – University Counselling CentreSt. John’s, Newfoundland Toronto Area Residency Consortium (TARC)(School, Clinical, Counselling – also noted under School and Clinical) South Island Pre-Doctoral Residency Program in Clinical and Counseling Psychology(Clinical/Counseling – also noted under Clinical) |
University of Alberta – Clinical and Counselling ServicesEdmonton, Alberta University of Manitoba – Student Counselling CentreWinnipeg, Manitoba University of British Columbia Counselling ServicesVancouver, British Columbia University of Victoria Student Wellness Centre Doctoral Psychology InternshipVictoria, British Columbia |
DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS IN CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
Baycrest CentreToronto, Ontario |
Hamilton Health SciencesHamilton, Ontario |
DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
BC School and Applied Psychology Residency ConsortiumRichmond, British Columbia Ottawa-Carleton District School Board Internship Program in School PsychologyOttawa, Ontario |
Toronto Area Residency Consortium (TARC)(School, Clinical, Counselling – also noted under Clinical and Counselling ) |