Programmatic accreditors review specialized and professional programs in a range of fields and disciplines within institutions, as well as single-purpose freestanding institutions.

Accrediting Organization Recognized Scope of Accreditation
Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI)
CHEA-recognized
Not USDE-recognized
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
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)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
CHEA-recognized
Not USDE-recognized
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
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)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (COAMFTE)
CHEA-recognized
Not USDE-recognized
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
Master’s, doctoral, and post-degree clinical training programs in marriage and family therapy in the United States and Canada. (2003)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
CHEA-recognized
Not USDE-recognized
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
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)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
CHEA-recognized
Not USDE-recognized
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
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)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
CHEA-recognized
Not USDE-recognized
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
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)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
CHEA-recognized
Not USDE-recognized
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
Accreditation of professional programs in healthcare management at the master's level from degree-granting institutions in the United States and Canada. (2014)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc. (CAMPEP)
CHEA-recognized
Not USDE-recognized
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
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)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Not CHEA-recognized
USDE-recognized
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Dental Association (CODA)
Not CHEA-recognized
USDE-recognized
USDE-recognized Scope Statement: