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 |
|---|---|
| Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)
CHEA-recognized
USDE-recognized
|
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
Accreditation of institutions and programs of nurse anesthesia at the post-master’s certificate, master’s, or doctoral degree levels in the United States, and its territories, including programs offering distance education. (2014)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
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| Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT)
CHEA-recognized
Not USDE-recognized
|
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
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).)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
|
| Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE)
CHEA-recognized
USDE-recognized
|
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
The accreditation of Doctor of Chiropractic degree programs in the United States. (2021)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
|
| Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
Not CHEA-recognized
USDE-recognized
|
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
|
| Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME)
Not CHEA-recognized
USDE-recognized
|
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
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| Council on Rehabilitation Education, Commission on Standards and Accreditation (CORE) |
Note:
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.
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
|
| Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation (CSWE-BoA)
CHEA-recognized
Not USDE-recognized
|
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
Baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in social work in the United States and its territories. (2012)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
|
| International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)
CHEA-recognized
Not USDE-recognized
|
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
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)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
|
| International Fire Service Accreditation Congress - Degree Assembly (IFSAC-DA) | CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
No longer recognized by CHEA (effective date August 18, 2022)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
|
| Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
CHEA-recognized
USDE-recognized
|
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
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)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
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