Psychology School Accreditation for Online Education

Psychology school accreditation is one of the most important things to consider if you're going to get your degree online because unfortunately there are some scammers out there who will take your money and send you through an educational program that is useless in the end. Only degrees that come from APA accredited schools will impress employers or transfer to other institutions of higher learning. Accreditation is important regardless of whether you're studying psychology online or at a traditional campus, but if you choose to study online you will need to be more diligent to be sure the program you choose is really worth the time and money.

People choose to get their degrees online rather than attending a traditional campus-based university for many reasons, and it's no different for psychology majors. Some students are physically disabled and unable make it to classes at a traditional university. Other students have day jobs they can't quit while they're in school and can't take every course they need at night time. Online schools allow students to complete their coursework any time of day or night, including weekends, and many of them are more flexible in when you complete each semester.

Online schools are also great for people who already have psychology degrees and are working in the field but want to move into more advanced positions. An accredited online psychology program can allow you to reach your goals while you keep working in your current position.

Any psychology school or program worth considering will be accredited by the APA, or American Psychology Association. According to APA.org, "The APA Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation supports the APA Commission on Accreditation in carrying out its responsibilities as the nationally recognized accrediting body for education and training programs in professional psychology." They are the be-all-end-all when it comes to psychology school accreditation.

If you attend a school that has not been accredited, a potential employer may scoff at your education. And if your undergraduate coursework comes from an unaccredited institution you may not be eligible to pursue a graduate program in psychology at an accredited school in the future.

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