CAA Accreditation Decisions
August 14, 2013
Below is a list of recent accreditation decisions reached by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
CAA's accreditation is sought voluntarily by education programs that offer graduate degrees in speech-language pathology, audiology, or both, designed for graduates entering the professions. Entry-level education may be achieved through a master's or doctoral-level program. The CAA applies accreditation status classifications to each program that reflect CAA's evaluation of the extent to which an education program complies with the Standards for Accreditation. Any program that holds the status of "Accredited" or "Accredited-On Probation" is considered to be an accredited program. New programs that have been awarded candidacy status are noted as "Accreditation Candidate."
Accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) are required to notify the public, regional accreditors, selected specialized recognized accreditors, state agencies responsible for post-secondary education, and the USDE of final accreditation decisions.
Summary of Accreditation Actions
The CAA took the following actions at its meeting July 17–20, 2013. The decisions were based on the level of compliance with the current Standards for Accreditation of Graduate Education Programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. The standards address administrative structure and governance, faculty, academic and clinical curriculum, students, assessment, and program resources.
The programs, grouped by the type of decision made, are listed in alphabetical order by institution name.
The complete list of CAA-Accredited Graduate Education Programs [PDF] is updated regularly to reflect recent actions and accreditation statuses. For information about a specific education program, contact the director of the audiology or speech-language pathology program in care of the institution listed. Information about the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology can be obtained by contacting the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, Rockville, Maryland 20850.
Awarded Candidacy
Although compliance with all standards is not required at the time of award of candidacy, CAA's decision to award candidacy status is based on the program's and institution's demonstrated commitment and ability to implement the program fully and to comply with all Standards for Accreditation. Candidacy status may not be held for longer than 5 years. Programs are required to file annual progress reports to document continuing compliance with and development towards the accreditation standards throughout the candidacy cycle.
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, Illinois
Master's program in speech-language pathology
Candidacy dates: July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2018
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Master's program in speech-language pathology
Candidacy dates: July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2018
Awarded Accreditation (Initial)
Programs awarded accreditation demonstrated compliance with the Standards for Accreditation, for which a 5 year accreditation cycle was awarded. Programs are required to file annual reports to document continuing compliance with the accreditation standards throughout the accreditation cycle.
Chapman University
Orange, California
Master's program in speech-language pathology
Accreditation dates: August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2018
Continued Accreditation (Reaccreditation)
Programs awarded continued accreditation demonstrated compliance with the Standards for Accreditation, for which an 8 year accreditation cycle was awarded. Programs are required to file annual reports to document continuing compliance with the accreditation standards throughout the accreditation cycle.
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Master's program in speech-language pathology
Accreditation dates: May 1, 2013 through April 30, 2021
Fort Hays State University
Hays, Kansas
Master's program in speech-language pathology
Accreditation dates: June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2021
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois
Clinical doctoral program in audiology
Accreditation dates: October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2021
Master's program in speech-language pathology
Accreditation dates: October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2021
SUNY Fredonia
Fredonia, New York
Master's program in speech-language pathology
Accreditation dates: May 1, 2013 through April 30, 2021
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Clinical doctoral program in audiology
Accreditation dates: October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2021
Master's program in speech-language pathology
Accreditation dates: October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2021
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Master's program in speech-language pathology
Accreditation dates: June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2021
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas
Clinical doctoral program in audiology
Accreditation dates: October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2021
Master's program in speech-language pathology
Accreditation dates: October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2021
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida
Clinical doctoral program in audiology
Accreditation dates: July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2021
Master's program in speech-language pathology, including distance education
Accreditation dates: July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2021
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
Clinical doctoral program in audiology
Accreditation dates: June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2021
Master's program in speech-language pathology
Accreditation dates: June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2021
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia
Clinical doctoral program in audiology
Accreditation dates: July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2021
Master's program in speech-language pathology
Accreditation dates: July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2021
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina
Master's program in speech-language pathology
Accreditation dates: August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2021
Removed Probation/Continued Accreditation
When a program's probation status is removed, the program demonstrated that it was able to rectify the deficiencies noted and achieve compliance with the Standards for Accreditation.
N/A
Placed on Probation
A program placed on probation is judged to be not in compliance with all accreditation standards, as indicated by clear evidence of circumstances that jeopardize the capability of the program to provide acceptable educational experiences for the students. A program also may be placed on probation because the program has not corrected deficiencies noted earlier by the CAA. A program placed on probation is considered accredited. A program may be placed on probation as a result of CAA’s review of an annual report or application for continued accreditation; if the latter, a new accreditation cycle is initiated based on the end date of the previous accreditation cycle. A program is placed on probation for a period of one year, at which time the program must file a probation report.
Placed on Probation as a Result of Annual Report Review
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
Clinical doctoral program in audiology
Current Accreditation dates: January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2016
Probation Date: July 20, 2013
Placed on Probation as a Result of an Application for Continued Accreditation Review
Texas A&M University, Kingsville
Kingsville, Texas
Master's program in speech-language pathology
Accreditation dates: May 1, 2013 through April 30, 2021
Probation date: July 20, 2013
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia
Master's program in speech-language pathology
Accreditation dates: August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2021
Probation date: July 20, 2013
Continued Probation
When a program's probation is continued, the CAA has judged the program to remain not in compliance with all accreditation standards, which may include consideration of extenuating circumstances.
N/A
Voluntarily Withdrawal – Program Closed
Programs that intend to close are required to notify the CAA of this event. Closed programs relinquish their accreditation status as of the date of closure. The CAA removes the closed program from all lists of its accredited and candidate programs.
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