No, but listing in the designation publication means that the general program has been reviewed and found to meet the guidelines. Therefore, if the program was designated at the time the applicant completed it, the applicant's transcript is simply reviewed to ensure that all of the required curriculum described in the doctoral degree guidelines has been covered by the individual's program. No, but programs that are extant must be reviewed and found acceptable for designation before graduates of the program can meet the National Register s doctoral degree requirement. APA accreditation requires an extensive, in-depth review of the program, including a site visit, which evaluates the quality of the program as well as its meeting certain standards. Designation is strictly a review of official institutional documentation that demonstrates the program meets the doctoral degree guidelines as a psychology program.
Designation can include any psychology program as long as it meets all of the guidelines.
No, an internship or organized training program meeting the National Register's guidelines is required. It can be completed predoctorally or postdoctorally. No, the internship does not have to be part of the doctoral program, but must meet the internship guidelines regardless of when it is completed. No, a psychologist involved with the training program, usually the primary supervisor or director of training, should complete and sign the form. If the experience took place a number of years ago and the supervisors, etc. are no longer at the training site, it is possible for the current director of training to complete the form based on records .