Candidacy – 2008 EPAS

This page contains information for programs starting the candidacy application process in September 2008 and after that will use the 2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).

Programs that started the candidacy application process before September 2008 will continue to use the 2001 EPAS.

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    2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS)

    2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) 100KB, PDF

    The CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) describe four features of an integrated curriculum design: (1) program mission and goals; (2) explicit curriculum; (3) implicit curriculum; and (4) assessment.

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    Benchmark Grid

    Benchmark Grid 292KB, DOC

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    Benchmark I -2008 EPAS

    Benchmark I -2008 EPAS 46KB, DOC

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    Benchmark II -2008 EPAS

    Benchmark II -2008 EPAS 26KB, PDF

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    Benchmark III -2008 EPAS

    Benchmark III -2008 EPAS 20KB, PDF

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    Benchmark IV -2008 EPAS

    Benchmark IV -2008 EPAS 11KB, PDF

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    Timetable for Candidacy-February Agenda

    Timetable for Candidacy-February Agenda 78KB, DOC

    Contains the candidacy through initial accreditation deadlines for social work programs on the February agenda of the Commission on Accreditation. Use for 2008 EPAS.

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    Timetable for Candidacy-June Agenda

    Timetable for Candidacy-June Agenda 78KB, DOC

    Contains the candidacy through initial accreditation deadlines for social work programs on the June agenda of the Commission on Accreditation. Use for 2008 EPAS.

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    Timetable for Candidacy-October Agenda

    Timetable for Candidacy-October Agenda 77KB, DOC

    Contains the candidacy through initial accreditation deadlines for social work programs on the October agenda of the Commission on Accreditation. Use for 2008 EPAS.

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    Candidacy Fees and Related Expenses- 2008 EPAS

    Candidacy Fees and Related Expenses- 2008 EPAS 32KB, DOC

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    Candidacy Eligibility Application

    Candidacy Eligibility Application 46KB, DOC

    Social work program eligibility application for candidacy status. Use for 2008 and 2001 EPAS.

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    Benchmark I Review Brief

    Benchmark I Review Brief 278KB, DOC

    The Benchmark I Review Brief is a tool used by the COA commission reader to report his or her evaluation of the program at commissioner visit I under the 2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).

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    Benchmark II Review Brief

    Benchmark II Review Brief 232KB, DOC

    The Benchmark II Review Brief is a tool used by the COA commission reader to report his or her evaluation of the program at commissioner visit II under the 2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).

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    Benchmark III Review Brief

    Benchmark III Review Brief 157KB, DOC

    The Benchmark III Review Brief is a tool used by the COA commission reader to report his or her evaluation of the program at commissioner visit III under the 2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).

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    Benchmark IV Review Brief

    Benchmark IV Review Brief 88KB, DOC

    The Benchmark IV Review Brief is a tool used by the COA commission reader to report his or her evaluation of the program at commissioner visit IV under the 2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).

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    Accreditation Review Brief

    Accreditation Review Brief 318KB, DOC

    The Accreditation Review Brief is a tool used by the COA commission reader to report his or her evaluation of the program reviewed for reaffirmation of accreditation under the 2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).

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    Baccalaureate Initial Accreditation Eligibility Application

    Baccalaureate Initial Accreditation Eligibility Application 46KB, DOC

    Baccalaureate social work program eligibility application for initial accreditation. Use for 2008 and 2001 EPAS.

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    Master's Initial Accreditation Eligibility Application

    Master's Initial Accreditation Eligibility Application 46KB, DOC

    Master's social work program eligibility application for initial accreditation. Use for 2008 and 2001 EPAS.

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    Authorization of Program Review Form

    Authorization of Program Review Form 24KB, DOC

    Form used by the president of the social work program's institution to authorize a review of the social work degree program to be conducted by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education. Use for 2008 and 2001 EPAS.

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    Faculty Summary Form - Posted July 12, 2010

    Faculty Summary Form - Posted July 12, 2010 71KB, DOC

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    Faculty Data Form - Posted July 12, 2010

    Faculty Data Form - Posted July 12, 2010 30KB, DOC

    This form provides formatting recommendations for CVs to be included in the self study.

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    Program Expense Budget Form-2008 EPAS

    Program Expense Budget Form-2008 EPAS 44KB, DOC

    This form is used to evaluate a program's compliance with Accreditation Standard 3.5.1 during their review for reaffirmation of accreditation using the 2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).

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    Librarian's Report Form-2008 EPAS

    Librarian's Report Form-2008 EPAS 36KB, DOC

    This report is used to evaluate the program's compliance with Accreditation Standard 3.5.4 during its reaffirmation of accreditation using the 2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).

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    Compliance, Concern, and Noncompliance Statements -2008 EPAS

    Compliance, Concern, and Noncompliance Statements -2008 EPAS 162KB, PDF

    A guide to consistent and complete reviews of a program's candidacy or reaffirmation of accreditation using the 2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). Statements of compliance, concern, and noncompliance are provided for each Accreditation Standards (AS) and related Educational Policies (EP).