CPA Accredited Programmes

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

Concordia University

Montreal, Quebec
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1985-86
Next site visit due 2026-27

Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova Scotia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1995-96
Next site visit due 2024-25

Lakehead University

Thunder Bay, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2006-07
Next site visit due 2023-24

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2019-20
Next site visit due 2027-28

McGill University

Montreal, Quebec
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1985-86
Next site visit due 2024-25

Memorial University of Newfoundland

St. Johns, Newfoundland
Accredited
Initial Accreditation 2017-18
Next site visit due 2027-28

OISE – University of Toronto

(Counselling/Clinical – also noted under Counselling)
Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2006-07
Next site visit due 2027-28

OISE – University of Toronto

(School/Clinical – also noted under School)
Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2008-09
Next site visit due 2025-26

Queen’s University

Kingston, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1991-92
Next site visit due 2024-25

Toronto Metropolitan University

Formerly Ryerson University (see https://www.torontomu.ca/next-chapter/)
Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2011-12
Next site visit due 2026-27

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, British Columbia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1985-86
Next site visit due 2025-26

Université Laval

(R/I – Orientation Clinique)
Ste-Foy, Quebec
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1995-96
Next site visit due 2024-25

Université Laval

(D.Psy.)
Ste-Foy, Quebec
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2006-07
Next site visit due 2024-25

Université de Montréal

(R/I – Orientation Clinique)
Montréal, Quebec
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2003-04
Next site visit due 2026-27

Université de Montréal

(D.Psy.)
Montréal, Quebec
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2008-09
Next site visit due 2026-27

University of Alberta

(School/Clinical – also noted under School)
Edmonton, Alberta
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2015-16
Next site visit due 2023-24

University of British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1986-87
Next site visit due 2027-28

University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus

Kelowna, British Columbia
Accredited
Initial Accreditation 2017-18
Next site visit due 2027-28

University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1995-96
Next site visit due 2027-28

University of Guelph

Guelph, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2004-05
Next site visit due 2024-25

University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, Manitoba
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1988-89
Next site visit due 2028-29

Université de Moncton

Moncton, New Brunswick
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2018-19
Next site visit due 2022-23

University of New Brunswick

Fredericton, New Brunswick
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1999-2000
Next site visit due 2023-24

University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1986-87
Next site visit due 2024-25

University of Prince Edward Island – PsyD

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2022-23
Next site visit due 2025-26

University of Regina

Regina, Saskatchewan
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2003-04
Next site visit due 2027-28

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1990-91
Next site visit due 2027-28

University of Toronto Scarborough

Toronto, ON
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2018-19
Next site visit due 2027-28

University of Victoria

Victoria, British Columbia
Accredited
Initial accreditation1992-93
Next site visit due 2027-28

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1986-87
Next site visit due 2023-24

University of Western Ontario

London, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1987-88
Next site visit due 2026-27

University of Western Ontario School and Applied Child Psychology

(School/Clinical – Also listed under School Programs)
London, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2022-23
Next site visit due 2025-26

University of Windsor

Windsor, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1987-88
Next site visit due 2025-26

York University

(Clinical)
North York, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1991-92
Next site visit due 2028-29

York University

(Clinical Developmental)
North York, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1993-94
Next site visit due 2028-29


DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES IN CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY

Université de Montréal – PhD R/I option neuropsychologie clinique

Montréal, Québec
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1998-99
Next site visit due 2024-25

Université de Montréal – D.Psy.

Montréal, Québec
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2022-23
Next site visit due 2027-28

York University

North York, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2021-22
Next site visit due 2024-25


DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES IN COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY

McGill University

Montréal, Québec
ON PROBATION
Initial accreditation 1999-2000
PROBATION REVIEW : FALL 2023

OISE – University of Toronto

(Counselling/Clinical – also noted under Clinical)
Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2006-07
Next site visit due 2027-28

University of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2000-01
Next site visit due 2023-24

University of British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2000-01
Next site visit due 2025-26

University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2010-11
Next site visit due 2025-26


DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY

University of Alberta

(School/Clinical – also noted under Clinical)
Edmonton, Alberta
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2015-16
Next site visit due 2023-24

University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2021-22
Next site visit due 2026-27

OISE – University of Toronto

(School/Clinical – also noted under School)
Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2008-09
Next site visit due 2025-26

McGill University

(School/Applied Child Psychology)
Montreal, Quebec
Accredited
Initial Accreditation 2014-15
Next Site Visit Due 2024-25

University of British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2012-13
Next site visit due 2024-25

University of Western Ontario School and Applied Child Psychology

(School/Clinical – Also listed under Clinical Programs)
London, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2022-23
Next site visit due 2025-26


DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Alberta Children’s Hospital

Calgary, Alberta
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1987-88
Next site visit due 2028-29

BC Children’s Hospital

Vancouver, British Columbia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1994-95
Next site visit due 2023-24

Calgary Clinical Psychology Residency

Calgary, Alberta
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1998-99
Next site visit due 2023-24

The CAP Centre Pre-doctoral Internship Program in Clinical Psychology

Aurora, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2021-2022
Next Site Visit due 2025-2026

Centre for Addiction & Mental Health (CAMH)

Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1990-91
Next site visit due 2026-27

Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)

Ottawa, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1989-90
Next site visit due 2025-26

Concordia University – Psychology Internship Program (CUPIP)

Montreal, Quebec
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2007-08
Next site visit due 2025-2026

Correctional Service of Canada (Ontario Region)

Kingston, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2012-13
Next site visit due 2026-27

Eastern Health Clinical Psychology Internship

St. John’s, Newfoundland
Accredited
Initial Accreditation 2014-2015
Next site visit due 2024-2025 (*INACTIVE FOR 2022-2023)

Edmonton Consortium

Edmonton, Alberta
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1986-87
Next site visit due 2022-23

Fraser Health Authority Clinical Psychology Residency Program

New Westminster, British Columbia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2022-23
Next site visit due 2029-30

Halifax Clinical Psychology Residency Programme

Halifax, Nova Scotia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2018-19
Next site visit due 2023-24

Hamilton Health Sciences

Hamilton, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1987-88
Next site visit due 2027-28

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab

Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2001-02
Next site visit due 2023-24

Horizon Health NB Clinical Psychology Residency

Fredericton, NB
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2009-10
Next site visit due 2026-27

The Hospital for Sick Children

Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2004-05
Next site visit due 2023-24

The Hospital for Sick Children – Centre for Community Mental Health Doctoral Internship in Clinical Developmental Child and Adolescent Psychology

Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2021-2022
Next Site Visit due 2025-2026

IWK Grace Health Centre

Halifax, Nova Scotia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1995-96
Next site visit due 2025-26

London Clinical Psychology Residency Program

London Ontario
Initial accreditation 2008-09
Next site visit due 2025-26

McGill University Internship Consortium

Montreal, Quebec
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2016-17
Next site visit due 2023-2024

Narwhal Consortium

London, ON
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2022-23
Next site visit due 2029-30

Northern Ontario Psychology Internship Consortium (NORPIC)

Thunder Bay, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2014-15
Next site visit due 2026-2027

Ongwanada – Kingston Internship Consortium

Kingston, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2003-04
Next site visit due 2023-24

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

Whitby, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2011-12
Next site visit due 2027-28

The Ottawa Hospital

Ottawa, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1992-93
Next site visit due 2027-2028

Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK)

Oakville, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2013-14
Next site visit due 2029-30

Regina Area Clinical Residency

Regina, Saskatchewan
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2008-09
Next site visit due 2025-26

Royal Ottawa Health Care Group

Ottawa, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2005-06
Next site visit due 2026-2027

Saskatoon Health Region

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1986-87
Next site visit due 2023-24

St. Joseph’s Healthcare

Hamilton, ON
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2004-05
Next site visit due 2029-30

South Island Pre-Doctoral Residency Program in Clinical and Counseling Psychology

(Clinical/Counseling – also noted under Counselling)
Victoria, British Columbia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2018-19
Next site visit due 2029-30

Surrey Place

Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2015-16
Next Site Visit due 2026-27

Toronto Area Residency Consortium (TARC)

(School, Clinical, Counselling – also noted under School and Counselling)
Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2016-17
Next site visit due 2027-28

University of Manitoba – Department of Clinical Health Psychology

Winnipeg, Manitoba
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1988-89
Next site visit due 2023-24

University of Ottawa – Centre for Psychological Services and Research

Ottawa, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1990-91
Next site visit due 2026-27

Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver, British Columbia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2005-06
Next site visit due 2026-27

Waterloo Region Psychology Consortium

Waterloo, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2016-17
Next site visit due 2027-28


DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES IN COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY

Memorial University of Newfoundland – University Counselling Centre

St. John’s, Newfoundland
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2002-03
Next site visit due 2025-26

Toronto Area Residency Consortium (TARC)

(School, Clinical, Counselling – also noted under School and Clinical)
Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2016-17
Next site visit due 2027-28

South Island Pre-Doctoral Residency Program in Clinical and Counseling Psychology

(Clinical/Counseling – also noted under Clinical)
Victoria, British Columbia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2018-19
Next site visit due 2029-30

University of Alberta – Clinical and Counselling Services

Edmonton, Alberta
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2019-20
Next site visit due 2025-26

University of Manitoba – Student Counselling Centre

Winnipeg, Manitoba
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1991-92
Next site visit due 2025-26

University of British Columbia Counselling Services

Vancouver, British Columbia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2017-18
Next site visit due 2029-30

University of Victoria Student Wellness Centre Doctoral Psychology Internship

Victoria, British Columbia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2021-2022
Next site visit due 2026-2027


DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES IN CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY

Baycrest Centre

Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2008-09
Next site visit due 2028-29

Hamilton Health Sciences

Hamilton, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2005-06
Next site visit due 2029-30


DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board Internship Program in School Psychology

Ottawa, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2021-2022
Next site visit due 2026-2027

Toronto Area Residency Consortium (TARC)

(School, Clinical, Counselling – also noted under Clinical and Counselling )
Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2016-17
Next site visit due 2027-28