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 |
|---|---|
| Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM)
Not CHEA-recognized
USDE-recognized
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USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
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| Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE)
CHEA-recognized
Not USDE-recognized
|
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
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)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
|
| Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
CHEA-recognized
USDE-recognized
|
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
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)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
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| Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME)
Not CHEA-recognized
USDE-recognized
|
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
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| Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA)
CHEA-recognized
Not USDE-recognized
|
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
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).
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
|
| Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
CHEA-recognized
Not USDE-recognized
|
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels worldwide. (2010)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
|
| Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
Not CHEA-recognized
USDE-recognized
|
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
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| Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
CHEA-recognized
USDE-recognized
|
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
Professional degree programs leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree in the United States and other countries. (2014)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
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| Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE)
CHEA-recognized
USDE-recognized
|
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
Professional optometric degree programs (doctoral level) in the United States and Canada. (2022)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
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| Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA)
CHEA-recognized
Not USDE-recognized
|
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
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)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
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