Whereas individual practitioners of psychology are licensed, training programmes in professional psychology can be accredited. The CPA accredits such training programmes 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 programme (not its students) that must voluntarily apply for and undergo accreditation. A student can claim to have graduated from an accredited programme, if the programme was accredited at the time of the student’s graduation.
Although graduation from an accredited doctoral programme 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 programmes often receive ‘fast-track’ credential reviews by regulatory bodies. Furthermore, accredited programmes are encouraged to hire faculty and staff who themselves have graduated from either a CPA- or APA-accredited programme.
Please review the lists below to see which universities have accredited doctoral programmes in clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, counselling psychology and school psychology; and which institutions have accredited doctoral internship programmes in clinical psychology, counselling psychology and clinical neuropsychology.
Note that if a programme is not listed here, it is not currently accredited by the CPA. As well, the CPA does not accredit any Master’s-level programmes.
This list is updated twice per year, typically in November and May, following each Accreditation Panel meeting.
- DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
- DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES IN CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
- DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES IN COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
- DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
- DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
- DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES IN COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
- DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES IN CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
- DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec 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 Ryerson UniversityToronto, Ontario 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 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 WindsorWindsor, Ontario York University(Clinical) York University(Clinical Developmental) |
DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES IN CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
Université de MontréalMontréal, Québec |
York UniversityNorth York, Ontario |
DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES IN COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
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 PROGRAMMES IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
University of Alberta(School/Clinical – also noted under Clinical) OISE – University of Toronto(School/Clinical – also noted under School) |
McGill University(School/Applied Child Psychology) University of British ColumbiaVancouver, British Columbia |
DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Alberta Children’s HospitalCalgary, Alberta BC Children’s HospitalVancouver, British Columbia BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services Clinical-Forensic Psychology
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McGill University Internship Consortium ConsortiumMontreal, Quebec 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 Waterloo Region Psychology ConsortiumWaterloo, Ontario |
DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES 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 |
DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES IN CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
Baycrest CentreToronto, Ontario |
Hamilton Health SciencesHamilton, Ontario |
DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
Toronto Area Residency Consortium (TARC)(School, Clinical, Counselling – also noted under Clinical and Counselling ) |