Accreditation

 

February 2010 Commission on Accreditation Decisions

The next COA Meeting is June 3-5, 2010.

Current Number of Social Work Programs

As of the February 2010 COA meeting, there are

• 470 accredited baccalaureate social work programs
• 200 accredited master's social work programs
• 22 baccalaureate social work programs in candidacy
• 19 master's social work programs in candidacy

Implementing 2008 EPAS

Programs on CSWE's October 2010 Commission on Accreditation (COA) agenda and after must use the 2008 EPAS to follow the Traditional Reaffirmation. Eligible programs on the February 2011 COA agenda and on subsequent agendas that elect to follow the Alternative to the Traditional Reaffirmation must use the 2008 EPAS.

About the CSWE Accreditation

The CSWE's Commission on Accreditation (COA) is responsible for developing accreditation standards that define competent preparation and ensuring that social work programs meet them. In accordance with the requirements of the Council's recognition body, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, the CSWE Office of Social Work Accreditation and Educational Excellence (OSWAEE) administers a multi-step accreditation process that involves program self-studies, site visits, and COA reviews.