| 1968 |
California Graduate Institute was founded as the first independent graduate school of psychology in the nation. CGI has been in continuous operation offering innovative, cutting edge, quality graduate degree programs. With approval from the Bureau of Postsecondary and Vocational Education, a CGI degree enables graduates to sit for the Board of Psychology and the Board of Behavioral Sciences licensing exams. |
| 1969 |
Received Federal and State recognition as a non- profit tax exempt educational institution. |
| 1970 |
Approved by the Immigration Service for study by students from other countries, under Section 101 of the Immigration and Naturalization Act. |
| 1972 |
Graduate degree programs approved by Veteran Administration. |
| 1973 |
Second location was established in Orange County and in 1998 it was relocated to the University Tower in Irvine at 4199 Campus Dr. adjacent to UCI campus and library. |
| 1974 |
Accredited by the Society of Modern Psychoanalysis which is an internationanl organization recognizing modern psychoanalytic education and programs. |
| 1985 |
Approved provider of continuous education for nurses with theCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing, and for social workers with the National Association of Social Workers |
| 1990 |
Met standards set forth in the regulations and Accrediting Agency Policy to be a provider for mandatory continuing education for MFT and LCSW license renewal by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. |
| 1990 |
Postdoctoral Research Program in Psychoanalysis is recognized as the first school approved by the Division of Allied Health Professions of the Medical Board of California |
| 1996 |
Approved by the California Psychological Association Accrediting Agency, Continuing education committee, as a provider offering CE for Psychologists. |
| 2002 |
Approved by the American Psychological Association as a provider offering continuing education for psychologists |
| 2007 |
Offers a weekend degree program for those whose time is limited during weekdays. Currently offers the MA in Psychology with Emphasis in Marital and Family Therapy and the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) with Emphasis in Marital and Family Therapy. |
| 2008 |
Marks the 40th anniversary of the California Graduate Institute's continuous operation. |
