Becoming an Approved College Credit Partner
Join the College Credit Pathway™ Program to get your program approved for credit.
We can approve professional training organizations to have their coursework recognized for college credit toward an MA or BA in Psychology. This program is valuable for students and professional training programs because…
Allows your program to demonstrate that you meet the highest educational standards and eliminates the need for overly prescriptive coaching “accreditations.”
Increases the value of your program by reducing the cost of a psychology MA or BA degree for students.
Allows students to graduate faster while eliminating redundant coursework.
Professional trainings in coaching, psychology, or integrative health may qualify for up to 24 credits towards our MA in Integrative Psychology. This leads to a
Up to $12,500 tuition reduction, direct savings to your students.
Up to 1/2 of the completion of an MA in Integrative Psychology, saving your students time and redundant coursework.
*Students must hold a bachelor’s degree in any field to apply these credits toward the MA. We ask that this be clearly communicated to all students upon enrollment.
Credit Eligibility Summary: MA Degree
Professional trainings in coaching, psychology, or integrative health may qualify for up to 24 credits towards our MA in Integrative Psychology. This leads to a
Up to $12,500 tuition reduction, direct savings to your students.
Up to 1/2 of the completion of an MA in Integrative Psychology, saving your students time and redundant coursework.
Basic Eligibility Requirements MA:
To qualify for Master’s level college credit, partner courses must meet the following criteria:
Instructor Qualifications
Primary instructors must hold a doctoral or terminal degree in a relevant field, or demonstrate a comparable level of education and professional experience.
Defined Learning Objectives
Each course must include clearly articulated learning outcomes that reflect the skills and knowledge students are expected to gain.
Student Assessment Standards
Courses must include a structured and effective assessment process that enables students to demonstrate competency in the material. (We’re happy to provide assessment models aligned with accreditation standards to support this requirement.)
Student Eligibility:
Students must hold a bachelor’s degree (in any discipline) to apply these credits toward the MA, and that should be communicated to all students during enrollment.
Credit Eligibility Summary: BA Degree
Professional trainings in coaching, psychology, or integrative health may qualify for up to 15 credits towards our BA in Somatic Psychology. This leads to a
Up to $6,000 tuition reduction, direct savings to your students.
Up to 1/2 of the completion of a BA in Somatic Psychology, saving your students time and redundant coursework.
Basic Eligibility Requirements, BA:
To qualify for Bachelor ’s-level college credit, partner courses must meet the following criteria:
Instructor Qualifications
Primary instructors must hold a Master’s Degree in a relevant field, or demonstrate a comparable level of education and professional experience.
Defined Learning Objectives
Each course must include clearly articulated learning outcomes that reflect the skills and knowledge students are expected to gain.
Student Assessment Standards
Courses must include a structured and effective assessment process that enables students to demonstrate competency in the material. (We’re happy to provide assessment models aligned with accreditation standards to support this requirement.)
Student Eligibility:
Students must hold an associate’s degree or all Gen-Ed’s completed to apply these credits toward our BA, and that should be communicated to all students during enrollment.
What Your Organization Will Receive
Once approved, you’ll become an “Approved College Credit Partner” with:
An official digital badge you can display on your website and marketing materials.
The ability for your students to earn college credit toward a degree in Integrative Psychology.
Guidance on how to promote credit eligibility to students.
Suggested Marketing Language
Example 1: “Our program is now approved for college credit through the Integrative Psychology Institute. Complete our training and receive transferable college credit toward a degree in integrative psychology.”
Example 2: “We’re proud to announce that our program has been evaluated and approved by the Integrative Psychology Institute. This recognition allows students to apply their learning here directly toward college credit in psychology-related degree programs, helping them save time, reduce tuition, and eliminate redundant coursework.”
Note: You may not use the term “accredited” when describing your institution. Accreditation is a separate designation reserved for licensed higher education institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Approval Process:
The approval process typically takes about 3 weeks. To begin, we’ll need the following:
Resumes or CVs for all instructors.
A simple “Course Catalog” (Word or PDF) that includes:
Learning objectives for each course or level
Admission and completion requirements for students
Assessment methods (e.g., client sessions, written reflections)
Acknowledgment of scope of practice and certification limits
We’re happy to provide templates or guidance as needed.
Fairness & Quality Assurance
We do not require re-certification or ongoing fees. However, we reserve the right to terminate the partnership if we find consistent evidence that students entering our program have not completed your training as represented.
If a partnership is ended, we will honor credit for any students who enrolled during the approved period to ensure clarity and fairness for all parties.
Fees & Payment Options
The total fee for program review and certification is $7,500, with two payment options:
3 monthly payments of $2,500
Upfront Payment Discount: $6,000 (save $1,500)
If your program is not approved, we will refund the full amount.