The mission of the Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council (MPAC) is to accredit academic programs in psychology, which promote training in the scientific practice of professional psychology at the master’s level. Although programs may vary in the models of training utilized, a commitment to science-based training in all aspects of psychology is emphasized. Also, of utmost importance, is the goal of enhancing services to the consumer and the public at large.

Council objectives are as follows:

• To promote high standards of master’s level preparation in scientifically based psychology-training programs with the integration of science and practice as a goal for both practitioners and scientists working in applied areas
• To assist faculty, staff, and administration in institutions of higher education in accessing resources and planning for desirable change
• To promote continuing review, evaluation and improvement of existing programs of scientifically based psychology-training programs based on measurable outcome criteria
• To encourage experimentation and innovation designed to improve programs of preparation with the ultimate goal of enhancing the status of the science and profession of psychology
• To cooperate with other agencies in promoting quality preparation for master’s level psychologists who will work in a variety of settings in our society.