Licensure & Accreditation:

IPI is certified by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education (AZPPSE) as an institution of higher education. This certification grants IPI the authorization to offer degree programs leading to Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Integrative Psychology. This certification is a necessary authorization for IPI to operate legally as a higher education institution within the state.

As a licensed higher ed institution, the Integrative Psychology Institute is pursuing both institutional and programmatic accreditation. Institutional accreditation evaluates IPI as a comprehensive educational institution. This accreditation is essential for students to qualify for federal financial aid programs, particularly those under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Programmatic accreditation, on the other hand, specifically assesses the quality and rigor of the psychology programs offered by Integrative Psychology Institute.

Institutional Accreditation

The Integrative Psychology Institute (IPI) is actively seeking institutional accreditation from a federally recognized accrediting body as a Title IV gatekeeper, enabling broader access to federal student aid for its students.

Disclosure for Students Seeking Licensure

In accordance with the Higher Education Act, Institutions must notify students of all states and territories where each program meets licensure requirements, ensuring clarity and transparency for students. 

We are committed to transparency regarding professional licensure pathways. Please carefully review and acknowledge the following:

1. Unlicensed Private Practice

Many of our programs are designed for individuals pursuing careers in integrative mental health coaching, integrative therapy, or other non-licensed professions. These roles are not a substitute for licensed psychotherapy or psychological treatment.

Our addiction counseling concentration meets the requirements for licensure or certification as an addiction counselor in most states. Students who wish to pursue a counseling or LMT license can enroll in our MS in Clinical Counseling program to prepare for a counseling license in all states except Rhode Island and New Hampshire.

2. State Licensure Requirements Vary

Licensure requirements vary from state to state and typically include:

  • A degree specifically designed to meet the educational standards of the relevant licensing board.

  • Supervised clinical hours.

  • Successful completion of a national or state licensing exam.

3. Student Responsibility

It is the student’s responsibility to research and understand the licensure requirements in the state(s) in which they intend to practice, and to recognize that while our programs may fulfill the educational requirements of licenses, they do not, in and of themselves, gaurantee licensure.

For additional information regarding IPIs accreditation journey, contact info@integrativepsychology.org