Programmatic Accrediting Organizations

Programmatic Accrediting Organizations

The accrediting organizations identified in this directory are recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Recognition by CHEA affirms that the standards and processes of the accrediting organization are consistent with the academic quality, improvement and accountability expectations that CHEA has established, including the eligibility standard that the majority of institutions or programs each accredits are degree-granting.

Programmatic accrediting organizations by type.

Click here to download the complete Directory of CHEA Recognized Accrediting Organizations as a pdf file.

Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE)

View ACAE Profile

Kathryn (Kitty) E. Werner, Executive Director
11480 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 220
Reston, VA 20191
Phone: 703-226-1056

Fax: 703-790-8631
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.acaeaccred.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, May 2012

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
Doctor of Audiology Degree (Au.D) awarded by programs in institutions throughout the US that have the legal authority to confer higher education degrees. (2012)

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

View ACEN Profile

Kathy Chappell, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN
CEO
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
Fax: 404-975-5020
Web: www.acenursing.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, January 2001

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
Accreditation of nursing education programs and schools, both postsecondary and higher degree, which offer either a certificate, diploma, or recognized professional degree (clinical doctorate, master's, baccalaureate, associate, diploma, and practical nursing) in the United States, its territories and internationally, including those offered via distance education. (2011)

Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA)

View ACPHA Profile

Dorothy C. Fenwick, Ph.D., Executive Director
PO Box 400
Oxford, MD 21654
Phone: (410) 226-5527
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.acpha-cahm.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, January 2022

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
ACPHA accredits hospitality administration/management programs in regionally and nationally accredited institutions of higher education that grant associates and bachelor’s degrees in the United States and Internationally. International programs must have the approval of the government agency responsible for the oversight of the institution. (2020)

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

View ACBSP Profile

Steven Parscale, Ph.D., Chief Accreditation Officer
11520 West 119th Street
Overland Park, KS 66213
Phone: 913-339-9356
Fax: 913-339-6226
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.acbsp.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, January 2001

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels worldwide. (2010)

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)

View ACPE Profile

Janet P. Engle, Executive Director
190 South LaSalle Street, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60603-3499
Phone: 312-664-3575
Fax: 866-228-2631
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.acpe-accredit.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, March 2004

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
Professional degree programs leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree in the United States and other countries. (2014)

Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE)
American Optometric Association

View ACOE Profile

Stephanie Puljak, Director
243 North Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63141
Phone: 314-991-4100 ext. 4246
Fax: 314-991-4101
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.theacoe.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, May 2001

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
Professional optometric degree programs (doctoral level) in the United States and Canada. (2022)

Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA)

View ARC-PA Profile

Sharon L. Luke, EdD, Executive Director
3325 Paddocks Parkway, Suite 345
Suwanee, GA 30024
Phone: 770-476-1224
Fax: 770-476-1738
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.arc-pa.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, January 2005

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
Programs preparing individuals for entry into physician assistant practice located in institutions in the United States that are accredited by recognized regional accrediting bodies. ARC-PA accredited programs are located in institutions offering, associate, baccalaureate or masters degrees in conjunction with the PA credential award. (2015)

Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC)

View ACEJMC Profile

Patricia Thompson, Executive Director
7765 Alumni Drive, 2101 Knight Hall
College Park, MD 20742 
Phone: 301-405-1527
E-mail: p[email protected]
Web: http://www.acejmc.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, April 2002

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
Programs in regionally and nationally accredited institutions within the United States and internationally that provide professional education in journalism and mass communications at the baccalaureate and master’s degree level (only profession-focused master’s level programs). (2011)

American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS)
Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC)

View AAFS-FEPAC Profile

Donna Grogan, Executive Director
410 North 21st Street
Colorado Springs, CO  80904
Phone: 719-636-1100
Fax: 719-636-1993
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.aafs.org/FEPAC
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, September 2012

CHEA Recognized Scope of Accreditation

FEPAC accredits forensic science education programs that lead to a bachelor's or master's degree in forensic science or in a natural science with a forensic science concentration in the United States and Internationally. FEPAC will also accredit bachelor's or master's programs with a digital evidence concentration. (2015)

American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE)
Committee on Accreditation

View ABFSE Profile

Robert C. Smith III, Executive Director
992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108
Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097
Phone: 816-233-3747
Fax: 856-579-7354
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.abfse.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, May 2001

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
Funeral service/mortuary science education programs at the associate (or comparable) and baccalaureate levels in the United States. (2012)

American Council for Construction Education (ACCE)

View ACCE Profile

Steve Nellis, President, Chief Executive Officer
300 Decker Drive
Suite 330
Irving, TX 75062
Phone: 972-600-8800
Fax: 210-495-6168
E-mail: [email protected]
Executive Assistant, Rhonda P. Flud
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.acce-hq.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, January 2001

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
Master’s, baccalaureate and associate degree programs in construction, construction science, construction management, construction technology and other construction-related studies and single-purpose institutions that offer associate degree programs in construction-related occupational education. Accredited degree programs and single-purpose institutions may be located anywhere in the United States of America or at any international location. (2023)
 

American Culinary Federation Education Foundation, Inc. (ACFEF-AC)
Accrediting Commission

View ACFEF-AC Profile

Heidi Cramb, Executive Director
6816 Southpoint Parkway
Suite 400
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Phone: 904-484-0215
Fax: 904-940-0741
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.acfchefs.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, January 2004

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
The ACFEF Accrediting Commission extends its services both within the United States and to international programs which award Post-Secondary certificates, diplomas, Associate degrees in the culinary arts or baking and pastry arts and Bachelor degrees in foodservice management at accredited institutions. Where accreditation in a country is not otherwise available, the institution must have the approval of the government agency responsible for oversight of the institution. (2015)

American Library Association (ALA-CoA)
Committee on Accreditation

View ALA-CoA Profile

Linda Lysoby, Interim Director, Office for Accreditation
225 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-280-2432
Fax: 312-280-2433
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.ala.org/accreditation
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, May 2001

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
Accredits master’s programs in library and information studies offered under the degree-granting authority of institutions in the United States, its territories, possessions, and protectorates; in Canada by agreement with the Canadian Federation of Library Associations/Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (CFLA-FCAB); and in the United Kingdom. (2019)

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA-ACOTE)
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education

View AOTA-ACOTE Profile

Teresa Brininger, PhD, MBA, OT, CHT, Director of Accreditation
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929
Phone: 301-652-2682 
Fax: 240-762-5150
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.acoteonline.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, April 2002

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
ACOTE is a nationally-recognized accrediting body for occupational therapy educational programs in the United States, Puerto Rico, and internationally, offering one or more of the following credentials for the occupational therapist: professional master’s degree, combined baccalaureate/master’s degree, and/or professional occupational therapy doctorate degree. In addition, ACOTE accredits occupational therapy assistant baccalaureate-degree-level and associate-degree-level educational programs in the United States and Puerto Rico. This recognition includes the accreditation of occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational programs offered via distance education. (2019)

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA-CAPTE)
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education

View APTA-CAPTE Profile

Mary Romanello, PT, PhD, Director of Accreditation
3030 Potomac Ave., Ste. 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3085
Phone: 703-706-3241 or 800-999-2782, ext. 3241
Fax: 703-706-3387
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.capteonline.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, January 2002

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
CAPTE accredits physical therapist professional education programs offered at the clinical doctoral degree levels by higher education institutions in the United States and internationally. CAPTE also accredits physical therapist assistant education programs offered at the associate degree level by higher education institutions in the United States. (2024)

 

American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA-CPME)
Council on Podiatric Medical Education

View APMA-CPME Profile

Heather M. Stagliano, DHSc, Director
Executive Director of the Council on Podiatric Medical Education
9312 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-1621
Phone: 301-571-9200
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.cpme.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, March 2004

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
The Council on Podiatric Medical Education accredits institutions and programs leading to the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree in the United States and its territories. (2004)

American Psychological Association (APA-CoA)
Commission on Accreditation

View APA-CoA Profile

Jacqueline Remondet Wall, Director
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Phone: 202-336-5979
Fax: 202-336-5978
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.apa.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, April 2002

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
The pre-accreditation and accreditation in the United States of doctoral programs in clinical, counseling, school psychology, (and combinations of 2 or more of these practice areas); doctoral internship programs in health service psychology; and postdoctoral residency programs in health service psychology. (2016)

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Council on Education (COE)

View AVMA-COE Profile

Dr. Karen Brandt, Director of Education and Research
1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360
Phone: 847-925-8070
Fax: 847-285-5732
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.avma.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, May 2001

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
Schools and programs that offer the professional Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, or its equivalent, in the United States and Canada. The Council may also accredit foreign veterinary colleges. (2015)

Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)

View AAQEP Profile

Mark LaCelle-Peterson, President and Chief Executive Officer
P.O. Box 7511
Fairfax Station, VA 20039
Phone: 585-298-1694
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.aaqep.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, May 2021

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
AAQEP accredits programs that prepare professional educators (including teachers, school leaders and administrators, and other education-related personnel) and that lead to recognized degrees at the bachelor’s, post-baccalaureate, or master’s level and/or to recognized post-degree professional certificates or endorsements, across the United States and its territories and dependencies (2021).

Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board (ABAI)

View ABAI Profile

Maria E. Malott, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer
550 W. Centre Ave, Suite 1
Portage, MI 49024
Phone: 269-492-9310
Fax: 269-492-9316
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: https://accreditation.abainternational.org/about.aspx
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, May 2021

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
The Accreditation Board of the Association for Behavior Analysis International accredits degree programs in behavior analysis at the master's and doctoral levels in institutions of higher learning in the United States of America. (2021)

Association for Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired Accreditation Council (AERAC)

View AERAC Profile

Lee Sonnenberg, MA, Executive Director and Chair
511 North Juneau Avenue
Lubbock, TX 79416
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: https://www.aerbvi.org/
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, January 2024

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
AERAC accredits baccalaureate and graduate preparation programs in the United States of America and Canada that prepare teachers and practitioners to work with children and adults who are blind and those with low vision. These programs address the disciplines of Orientation and Mobility, Vision Rehabilitation Therapy, Low Vision Therapy, Assistive Technology and Teacher of Students with Visual Impairment. (2024)

Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)

View ATMAE Profile

Amy Good, Managing Director of Accreditation
PMB219, 8865 Norwin Ave, STE 27
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
Phone: 724-201-6477
Fax: 919-779-5642
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.atmae.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, January 2002

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
Associate, baccalaureate, and master's degree programs in technology, applied technology, engineering technology, and technology-related disciplines delivered at national or regional accredited institutions in the United States. (2011)

Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI)

View AABI Profile

Dr. Julie Speakes, Interim President
115 S. 8th Street
Suite 102
Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-784-9359
Fax: 334-784-9360
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.aabi.aero
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, January 2002

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
To accredit non-engineering aviation programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels offered by colleges and universities in the United States and throughout the world. (2016)

Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)

View CAHIIM Profile

Dr. Angela Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer
200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-235-3255
Fax: 312-233-0063
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.cahiim.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, September 2012

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation

CAHIIM accredits associate and baccalaureate degree programs in health information management and master’s degree programs in health informatics and health information management professions in the United States and Puerto Rico. (2012)

Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE-AAMFT)
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

View COAMFTE-AAMFT Profile

Jill Fogolin, Director of Accreditation
112 South Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3061
Phone: 703-838-9808 (main)
Phone: 703-253-0457 (direct)
Fax: 703-838-9805
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.coamfte.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, April 2003

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
Master's, doctoral, and post-degree clinical training programs in marriage and family therapy in the United States and Canada. (2003)

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)

View CoARC Profile

Thomas Smalling, Executive Director
264 Precision Blvd.
Telford, TN 37690
Phone: 817-283-2835
Fax: 817-510-1063
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.coarc.com
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, September 2012

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation

The CoARC accredits Entry into Professional Practice respiratory care programs at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degree levels, as well as post-professional Degree Advancement respiratory care programs at the Baccalaureate and Master's degree levels and Advanced Practice respiratory care programs at the graduate level. The CoARC also accredits certificate programs that train sleep disorders specialists offered by any of its accredited respiratory care programs. CoARC accreditation is limited to programs physically located in the United States and its territories. (2020)

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

View CAAHEP Profile

Gina Scarboro, DBA, CAA, Executive Director
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: 727-210-2350
Fax: 727-210-2354
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.caahep.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, January 2011

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
Accredits certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in the following disciplines: advanced cardiovascular sonographer, anesthesia technologist, anesthesiologist assistant, art therapist, assistive technology practitioners, cardiovascular technologist, clinical research professionals, cytotechnologist, diagnostic medical sonographer, emergency medical services-paramedic, exercise science professional, kinesiotherapist, lactation consultant, medical assistant, medical illustrator, neurodiagnostic technologist, orthotist and prosthetist, perfusionist, polysomnographic technologist, recreational therapist, specialist in blood bank technology, surgical assistant and surgical technologist. CAAHEP accredits programs in the United States and internationally. (2020)

Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)

View CAATE Profile

Dale West, Executive Director
2001 K Street NW, Third Floor North
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 512-733-9700
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.caate.net
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, September 2014

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredits professional and post-professional programs in athletic training at the baccalaureate and master’s degree levels within the United States. (2023)

Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)

View CAHME Profile

Anthony Stanowski, President and Chief Executive Officer
PO Box 911
Spring House, PA 19477
Phone: 301-298-1820
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.cahme.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, April 2003

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
Accreditation of professional programs in healthcare management at the master's level from degree-granting institutions in the United States and Canada. (2014)

Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc. (CAMPEP)

View CAMPEP Profile

Dr. Michael McNitt-Gray, President and Chairman
1631 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 571-298-1239
Fax: 571-298-1301
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.campep.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, September 2017

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
Accreditation of master’s-level and doctorate-level graduate programs, clinical residency programs, doctorate in medical physics programs, and certificate programs in North America (USA and Canada). (2017)

Commission on Opticianry Accreditation (COA)

View COA Profile

Jayne H. Weinberger, EdD, Director of Accreditation
229 East 85th Street #194
New York, NY, 10028
Phone: 315-742-8066
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.coaccreditation.com
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, January 2010

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
The Commission on Opticianry Accreditation (COA) accredits two-year Opticianry degree programs in the United States that are sponsored by post-secondary institutions accredited by agencies recognized by the Department of Education or CHEA. (2019)

Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)

View COSMA Profile

Heather Alderman, Executive Director
2236 Water Blossom Lane
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Phone: 202-329-1189
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.cosmaweb.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, September 2018

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
COSMA accredits sport management programs in institutions of higher education worldwide that grant bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.  (2018)

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)

View CACREP Profile

Dr. M. Sylvia Fernandez, President and CEO
500 Montgomery St., Suite 350
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-535-5990
Fax: 703-739-6209
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.cacrep.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, April 2002

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
CACREP accredits master’s and doctoral degree programs in counseling and its specialties that are offered by colleges and universities in the United States and throughout the world. (2013)

Effective July 1, 2017, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) assumed responsibility for carrying out the mission and vision of the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE). All graduate programs that were formerly accredited by CORE are now accredited by CACREP.

Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)

View CIDA Profile

Holly Mattson, Executive Director
206 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Suite 350
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4014
Phone: 616-458-0400
Fax: 616-458-0460
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.accredit-id.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, April 2002

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
Professional-level interior design programs that culminate in a bachelor's or master's degree located in the United States or internationally. (2013)

Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE)

View CSHSE Profile

Dr. Yvonne M. Chase, President
3337 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 571-257-3959
Fax: 703-342-4311
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.cshse.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, January 2014

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
The Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE) accredits human services educational programs in the United States at associate, bachelor, and master degree levels. (2011)

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

View CAEP Profile

Christopher A. Koch, President
1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-223-0077
Fax: 202-296-6620
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.caepnet.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, September 2014

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
CAEP’s scope of accreditation is the accreditation and preaccreditation of educator preparation providers (EPPs) that offer bachelor’s, master’s, and/or doctoral degrees, post-baccalaureate or other programs leading to certification, licensure, or endorsement in the United States and/or internationally. (2020)

Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
(CAA-ASHA)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

View CAA-ASHA Profile

Gretchen Ehret Hoshaw, MA, CCC-SLP, ICE-CCP, CAE
Chief Accreditation Officer
2200 Research Blvd. #310
Rockville, MD 20850-3289
Phone: 301-296-5765
Fax: 301-296-8750
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: https://www.asha.org/about/governance/committees/committees/council-on-academic-accreditation-in-audiology-and-speech-language-pathology/
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, May 2003

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
The accreditation and preaccreditation (Accreditation Candidate) throughout the United States of education programs in audiology and speech-language pathology leading to the first professional or clinical degree at the master's or doctoral level, and the accreditation of these programs offered via distance education. (2014)

Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA-NAEP)

View COA-NAEP Profile

Francis R. Gerbasi, Executive Director
10275 W. Higgins Rd.
Suite 906
Rosemont, IL 60018-5603
Phone: 224-275-9130
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: hhttps://www.coacrna.org/
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, January 2001

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
Accreditation of institutions and programs of nurse anesthesia at the post-master’s certificate, post-doctoral certificate, master’s, or doctoral degree levels in the United States, and its territories, including programs offering distance education. (2021)

Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT)

View COAPRT Profile

Shelley Dahle
COAPRT Programs Manager
1401 Marvin Rd NE
Ste. 307, #172
Lacey, WA 98516
Phone: 360-205-2096
Fax: 360-453-7893
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.accreditationcouncil.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, January 2003

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
The Council on Accreditation for Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions accredits undergraduate higher education curricula related to parks, recreation, tourism and related specialization professions. Its geographic scope encompasses the United States, its territories, Canada, and Mexico (2019).

Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE)

View CCE Profile

Craig S. Little, President
10105 E. Via Linda
Suite 103-3642
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: 480-443-8877
Fax: 480-483-7333
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.cce-usa.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, January 2005

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
The Council on Chiropractic Education accredits doctor of chiropractic degree programs and chiropractic residency programs in the United States, its territories and Canada. (2024)

Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE)
Commission on Standards and Accreditation

View CORE Profile

Effective July 1, 2017, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) assumed responsibility for carrying out the mission and vision of the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE). All graduate programs that were formerly accredited by CORE are now accredited by CACREP.

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Board of Accreditation (BOA)

View CSWE-BoA Profile

Megan Fujita, PhD, MSW, Executive Director, Department of Social Work Accreditation
333 John Carlyle Street
Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-519-2078
Fax: 703-683-8099
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.cswe.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, May 2003

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
Baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in social work in the United States and its territories. (2012)

International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)

View IACBE Profile

Dr. Pat Hafford, President
11960 Quivira Road
Suite 300
Overland Park, KS 66213
Phone: 913-631-3009
Fax: 913-631-9154
E-mail:[email protected]
Web: www.iacbe.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, January 2011

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
The IACBE accredits business, accounting and business-related degree programs at the associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels in institutions of higher education worldwide. (2019)

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

View JRCERT Profile

Leslie Winter, Chief Executive Officer
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Fax: 312-704-5304
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.jrcert.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, April 2003

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
The Joint Review Committee on Education on Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) currently accredits educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry that can be offered at the certificate, associate, baccalaureate and master’s degree levels in both traditional and distance education settings. These programs are housed in institutionally accredited, degree granting institutions and hospitals/medical centers that are either degree granting or award certificates. The geographic boundaries of JRCERT accreditation activities are within the United States and its territories, commonwealths, and possessions. (2019)

Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT)

View JRCNMT Profile

Jan M. Winn, Executive Director
820 W. Danforth Road, #B1
Edmond, OK 73003
Phone: 405-285-0546
Fax: 405-285-0579
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.jrcnmt.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, April 2002

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
Accredits postsecondary nuclear medicine technology programs offering certificate, associate and baccalaureate degrees. Programs must be located in the territorial United States, its protectorates and possessions and may be offered in a traditional or distance education format. (2013)

Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB-ASLA)
American Society of Landscape Architects

View LAAB-ASLA Profile

Kristopher D. Pritchard, Accreditation and Education Director
636 Eye Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-3736
Phone: 202-216-2359
Fax: 202-898-1185
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.asla.org/laab
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, May 2003

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
First professional programs in landscape architecture at the bachelor’s or master’s level in the United States and its territories. (2013)

Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC)

View MPCAC Profile

Patricia O'Connor, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director
595 New Loudon Rd. Suite #265
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: 518-764-7581
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://mpcacaccreditation.org/
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, May 2021

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
MPCAC accredits counseling and psychology master’s degree programs, located in regionally accredited colleges and universities in the United States, that educate students in the science-based practice of counseling and psychological services. (2021)

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)

View NAACLS Profile

Marisa James, Chief Executive Officer
5600 North River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone: 773-714-8880
Fax: 773-714-8886
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.naacls.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, April 2002

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
NAACLS independently accredits educational programs at the associate, prebaccalaureate (certificate), baccalaureate, post‐baccalaureate (certificate), and master's degree levels in the United States and internationally for the following professions: medical laboratory science, medical laboratory technician, histotechnologist, histotechnician, pathologist assistant, diagnostic molecular scientist, and cytogenetic technologist. (2019)

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

View NAEYC Profile

Mary Harrill, Senior Director, Higher Education Accreditation and Program Support.
1401 H Street NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-232-8777
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: https://www.naeyc.org/accreditation/higher-ed/accreditation
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, May 2021

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
The scope of NAEYC’s higher education accreditation includes programs at the associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degree levels that prepare candidates to work in the early childhood education profession. The degree program must be offered at an institution of higher education that is located in a U.S. state, district, or territory and that is currently accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the U.S. Department of Education. (2021)

National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

View NASP Profile

Kathleen Minke, PhD, Executive Director
4340 East West Highway
Suite 402
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 657-0270
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: https://www.nasponline.org/
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, May 2022

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
NASP’s scope of accreditation is the accreditation of specialist level degree programs and doctoral degree programs in school psychology. The degree program must be offered by a higher education institution that is located in the United States or its territories and is accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the US Department of Education. (2021)

Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA)
Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation (COPRA)

View NASPAA-COPRA Profile

Fabiola Bachinelo, MPA, Chief Accreditation Manager
1029 Vermont Ave. Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-628-8965
Fax: 202-626-4978
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.naspaa.org/accreditation
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, January 2004

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
NASPAA-COPRA accredits Master’s degree programs in public and nonprofit policy, affairs, and administration globally. (2020)

Planning Accreditation Board (PAB)

View PAB Profile

Jesmarie Johnson, Executive Director
2334 W. Lawrence Ave - Suite 209
Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: 773-334-7200
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.planningaccreditationboard.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, April 2001

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
Academic programs in North America leading to bachelor’s and master’s degrees in urban and regional planning. (2001)

Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS)

View PCSAS Profile

Joe Steinmetz, Ph.D., Executive Director
1101 E 10th Street
Bloomington, IN 47405
Phone: 479-301-8008
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.pcsas.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, September 2012

CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
PCSAS accredits only doctoral training programs that grant Ph.D. degrees in psychology with a core focus on the specialty of psychological clinical science and that are housed in departments of psychology (or their equivalent) within accredited nonprofit, research-intensive universities in the U.S. and Canada. (2012)