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
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:
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT)
CHEA-recognized
Not USDE-recognized
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
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)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA)
CHEA-recognized
Not USDE-recognized
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), established under Law No 08/L-110 and the Law on Higher Education No. 04/L-037, is the sole official national authority for quality assurance in higher education in the Republic of Kosovo. It carries out institutional and programmatic accreditation of public, private, and non-profit higher education institutions, covering academic study programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. KAA’s activities are conducted exclusively within the geographic territory of the Republic of Kosovo. Accreditation applies solely to degree-granting programs at the bachelor’s level and above; non-degree programs are excluded from the scope. KAA also validates international accreditations granted by ENQA and CHEA-recognized authorities. (2026)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board, American Society of Landscape Architects (LAAB-ASLA)
CHEA-recognized
Not USDE-recognized
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
First professional programs in landscape architecture at the bachelor's or master's level in the United States and its territories. (2013)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)
Not CHEA-recognized
USDE-recognized
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC)
CHEA-recognized
Not USDE-recognized
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
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)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC)
Not CHEA-recognized
USDE-recognized
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE)
Not CHEA-recognized
USDE-recognized
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
CHEA-recognized
Not USDE-recognized
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
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, cytogenetic technologist, phlebotomist and medical laboratory assistant. (2025)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.
National Architectural Accrediting Board ()
CHEA-recognized
Not USDE-recognized
CHEA-recognized Scope Statement:
The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredits professional architecture degree programs in the United States and internationally. To receive NAAB accreditation, programs must be offered by institutions accredited by an institutional accrediting agency, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. NAAB accredits programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels. (2026)
USDE-recognized Scope Statement:
This organization is recognized only by CHEA and not USDE.