CSWE's accreditation staff provide topical webinar sessions, public presentations, and important resources to provide news, information, helpful tips, and answers to questions.
Questions about accreditation training? Contact the accreditation training manager!
Baccalaureate & Master's Programs
The training prepares your program's team to navigate the accreditation process from application through initial accreditation, reaffirmation, and continuous compliance under the 2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
Our hybrid training course model consists of two components: Self-paced online learning modules via the CSWE Learning Academy and live virtual Q&A sessions .For questions or access to previously offered trainings and presentations, please email the Accreditation Training Manager.
Select the training that best aligns with your program's current CSWE accreditation status:
Practice Doctorate Program Training
Practice doctorate programs can seek accreditation via two distinct pathways:
Temporary Alternative Pathway (TAP): one-year initial accreditation process for existing practice doctorate programs that meet eligibility requirements
Traditional Pathway: three-year developmental model for programs that are not eligible for, or choose not to pursue, the Temporary Alternative Pathway
The CSWE accreditation team offers a distinct hybrid training for each pathway. Our hybrid training course model consists of two components:
» Self-paced online learning modules
» Live virtual Q&A sessions
2025 Accreditation Standards Practice Doctorate Training for the Traditional Pathway
The training is tailored for practice doctorate social work programs pursuing the Traditional Pathway to initial accreditation. This training also prepares accredited programs for continuous compliance under the 2025 Accreditation Standards for Practice Doctorate Social Work Programs.
To register for this training please visit the CSWE Learning Academy.
For questions or access to previously offered trainings and presentations, please email the Accreditation Training Manager.
2025 AS Practice Doctorate Training for Temporary Alternative Pathway
The training is tailored for practice doctorate social work programs eligible to pursue the Temporary Alternative Pathway (TAP) to initial accreditation. Review the Temporary Alternative Pathway Application to determine eligibility. Please note: All programs pursuing the Temporary Alternative Pathway are required to complete training prior to applying.
To register for this training, or if you have questions, please contact your accreditation training manager or email us at [email protected].
For questions or access to previously offered trainings and presentations, please email the Accreditation Training Manager.