California Northstate University

College of Psychology

PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Two Degrees in

Five Years

  • Masters in Clinical Psychology (MA)

  • Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

A Collegiate Experience

Our current student to faculty ratio is 6:1

Personalized Clinical Training

Experienced and Diverse Community

Accreditation

The CNU Doctor of Psychology Degree Program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association's Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation (1). In its most recent review, the American Psychological Association Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation awarded the Clinical program ten years of continued accreditation. Our next site visit will occur in 2034.

California Northstate University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, #100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001.

The Clinical Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program has full WSCUC approval.

In accordance with the provisions of California Education Code 94866 or 94890, the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education has approved California Northstate University, LLC to offer the Psy.D. Degree in Clinical Psychology. BPPE Approved - Approval to Operate means compliance with state standards as set forth in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009. 

The approval can be viewed here.

  1. Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002, Phone: (202) 336-5979. www.apa.org