UT Tyler Psychology Programs Receive Important Accreditation

December 11, 2024 | Hannah Buchanan

UT Tyler psychology programs have earned important professional accreditations to provide high-quality education for students in their respective fields. Learn more about each program’s achievement.

Doctoral Program Earns Initial Accreditation from APA

UT Tyler has earned initial professional accreditation from the American Psychological Association for its clinical psychology doctoral degree program.

APA accreditation is the gold standard for psychology programs and signifies that the program meets or exceeds national training standards for psychologists. Read more.

Graduate Counseling Program Earns Professional Reaccreditation

UT Tyler psychology classUT Tyler has also been granted a reaffirmation of professional accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs for its clinical mental health counseling graduate program.

CACREP is the leading national accrediting body for professional counselor preparation programs. UT Tyler’s achievement involved a three-year process consisting of a reassessment of student outcomes, comprehensive self-study, peer evaluation, site visit and final council review. Read more.