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Last Updated on December 15, 2022

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CPA Accredited Programmes

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 2020-21 Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1995-96
Next site visit due 2024-25Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2006-07
Next site visit due 2023-24McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2019-20
Next site visit due 2022-23McGill University
Montreal, Quebec
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1985-86
Next site visit due 2020-21Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. Johns, Newfoundland
Accredited
Initial Accreditation 2017-18
Next site visit due 2022-23OISE – University of Toronto
(Counselling/Clinical – also noted under Counselling)
Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2006-07
Next site visit due 2021-22OISE – University of Toronto
(School/Clinical – also noted under School)
Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2008-09
Next site visit due 2019-20Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1991-92
Next site visit due 2024-25Ryerson University
Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2011-12
Next site visit due 2022-23Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, British Columbia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1985-86
Next site visit due 2020-21Université Laval
(R/I – Orientation Clinique)
Ste-Foy, Quebec
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1995-96
Next site visit due 2020-21Université Laval
(D.Psy.)
Ste-Foy, Quebec
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2006-07
Next site visit due 2024-25Université de Montréal
(R/I – Orientation Clinique)
Montréal, Quebec
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2003-04
Next site visit due 2020-21Université de Montréal
(D.Psy.)
Montréal, Quebec
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2008-09
Next site visit due 2020-21University 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 2021-22 University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus
Kelowna, British Columbia
Accredited
Initial Accreditation 2017-18
Next site visit due 2021-22University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1995-96
Next site visit due 2022-23University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2004-05
Next site visit due 2024-25University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1988-89
Next site visit due 2022-23Université de Moncton
Moncton, New Brunswick
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2018-19
Next site visit due 2022-23University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1999-2000
Next site visit due 2023-24University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1986-87
Next site visit due 2024-25University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2003-04
Next site visit due 2021-22University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1990-91
Next site visit due 2022-23University of Toronto Scarborough
Toronto, ON
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2018-19
Next site visit due 2022-23University of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1992-93
Next site visit due 2021-22University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1986-87
Next site visit due 2023-24University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1987-88
Next site visit due 2020-21University of Windsor
Windsor, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1987-88
Next site visit due 2020-21York University
(Clinical)
North York, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1991-92
Next site visit due 2021-22York University
(Clinical Developmental)
North York, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1993-94
Next site visit due 2022-23

DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES IN CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY

Université de Montréal
Montréal, Québec
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1998-99
Next site visit due 2020-21 York University (Adult)
North York, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2015-16
Next site visit due 2018-19
York University (Clinical Developmental)
North York, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2016-17
Next site visit due 2021-22

DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES IN COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY

McGill University
Montréal, Québec
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1999-2000
Next site visit due 2021-22 OISE – University of Toronto
(Counselling/Clinical – also noted under Clinical)
Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2006-07
Next site visit due 2021-22University 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 2020-21 University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2010-11
Next site visit due 2024-25

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 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 2020-21

DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Alberta Children’s Hospital
Calgary, Alberta
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1987-88
Next site visit due 2021-22 Annapolis Valley Health Pre-doctoral Residency in Psychology 
Kentville, Nova Scotia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2012-13
Next site visit due 2021-22BC Children’s Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1994-95
Next site visit due 2023-24BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services Clinical-Forensic Psychology
Internship Programme

Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2013-14
Next site visit due 2021-22Calgary Clinical Psychology Residency
Calgary, Alberta
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1998-99
Next site visit due 2023-24Centre for Addiction & Mental Health (CAMH)
Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1990-91
Next site visit due 2020-21CBT Associates
Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2019-20
Next site visit due 2021-22Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
Ottawa, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1989-90
Next site visit due 2025-26Concordia University – Psychology Internship Program (CUPIP)
Montreal, Quebec
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2007-08
Next site visit due 2019-2020Correctional Service of Canada (Ontario Region)
Kingston, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2012-13
Next site visit due 2021-22Eastern Health Clinical Psychology Internship
St. John’s, Newfoundland
Accredited
Initial Accreditation 2014-2015
Next site visit due 2019-2020Edmonton Consortium
Edmonton, Alberta
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1986-87
Next site visit due 2022-23Halifax Clinical Psychology Residency Programme
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2018-19
Next site visit due 2023-24Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1987-88
Next site visit due 2021-22Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab
Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2001-02
Next site visit due 2023-24Horizon Health NB Clinical Psychology Residency
Fredericton, NB
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2009-10
Next site visit due 2019-20The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2004-05
Next site visit due 2023-24IWK Grace Health Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1995-96
Next site visit due 2025-26London Clinical Psychology Residency Program
London Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2008-09
Next site visit due 2020-21
McGill University Internship Consortium
Montreal, Quebec
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2016-17
Next site visit due 2019-20Northern Ontario Psychology Internship Consortium (NORPIC)
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2014-15
Next site visit due 2019-20Ongwanada – Kingston Internship Consortium
Kingston, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2003-04
Next site visit due 2023-24Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Whitby, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2011-12
Next site visit due 2021-22The Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1992-93
Next site visit due 2019-20Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK)
Oakville, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2013-14
Next site visit due 2022-23Regina Area Clinical Residency
Regina, Saskatchewan
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2008-09
Next site visit due 2019-20Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
Ottawa, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2005-06
Next site visit due 2019-20Saskatoon Health Region
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1986-87
Next site visit due 2023-24St. Joseph’s Healthcare
Hamilton, ON
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2004-05
Next site visit due 2022-23South 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 2022-2023Surrey Place
Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2015-16
Next Site Visit due 2021-22Toronto Area Internship Consortium (TAIC)
(School, Clinical, Counselling – also noted under School and Counselling)
Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2016-17
Next site visit due 2021-22University of Manitoba – Department of Clinical Health Psychology
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1988-89
Next site visit due 2023-24University of Ottawa – Centre for Psychological Services and Research
Ottawa, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1990-91
Next site visit due 2021-22Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, British Columbia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2005-06
Next site visit due 2021-22Waterloo Region Psychology Consortium
Waterloo, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2016-17
Next site visit due 2021-22
 

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 2022-23Toronto Area Internship Consortium (TAIC)
(School, Clinical, Counselling – also noted under School and Clinical)
Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2016-17
Next site visit due 2021-22South 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 2022-2023
University of Alberta – Clinical and Counselling Services
Edmonton, Alberta
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2019-20
Next site visit due 2025-26University of Manitoba – Student Counselling Centre
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Accredited
Initial accreditation 1991-92
Next site visit due 2025-26University of British Columbia Counselling Services
Vancouver, British Columbia
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2017-18
Next site visit due 2022-23

DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES IN CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY

Baycrest Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2008-09
Next site visit due 2022-23
Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2005-06
Next site visit due 2021-22  

DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY

Toronto Area Internship Consortium (TAIC)
(School, Clinical, Counselling – also noted under Clinical and Counselling )
Toronto, Ontario
Accredited
Initial accreditation 2016-17
Next site visit due 2021-22

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