BOA Decisions

Board of Accreditation (BOA)
Council on Social Work Education
Baccalaureate and Master’s Social Work Program Accreditation

October 2023 BOA Decisions

Meeting Date: October 4-7, 2023

Posted: November 6, 2023

Notice of Accreditation Actions

Accrediting agencies recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are required to notify the public of the basis for final accreditation decisions. The CSWE Board of Accreditation (BOA) publishes a notice of accreditation actions on its website after each meeting. BOA meets in February, June, and October each year.

BOA decisions include an elaboration on the basis for which the decision was made.
Deferrals require additional information requested of the program to inform a BOA decision.
Letters of Instruction (LOI) request the site visitor to gather additional information about a program to inform a reaffirmation decision.

The BOA took the following actions at its October 2023 meeting regarding the social work programs below.

Standards referenced in this report can be reviewed in our 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards and 2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.

Benchmark 1

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Decision	Elaboration
Minnesota State University, Moorhead	MN	Master’s	2015	Grant Candidacy Status	The BOA approved Benchmark 1 and granted the program Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare Benchmark 2.
Pennsylvania State University	PA	Baccalaureate	2015	Grant Candidacy Status	The BOA approved Benchmark 1 and granted the program Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare Benchmark 2.
William Paterson University	NJ	Baccalaureate	2015	Grant Candidacy Status	The BOA approved Benchmark 1 and granted the program Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare Benchmark 2.

Benchmark 2

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Decision	Elaboration
Alliant International University	CA	Master’s	2015	Defer a Decision on a 2nd Year of Candidacy Status to the Next Meeting and Request Clarifying Information	The BOA deferred a decision for one meeting. The program is instructed to submit requisite documentation for the BOA to make a decision at the next meeting.
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania	PA	Master’s	2015	Grant a 2nd Year of Candidacy Status	The BOA approved Benchmark 2 and granted the program a Second Year of Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare for Initial Accreditation.
Merrimack College	MA	Master’s	2015	Grant a 2nd Year of Candidacy Status	The BOA approved Benchmark 2 and granted the program a Second Year of Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare for Initial Accreditation.
New Jersey City University	NJ	Baccalaureate	2015	Grant a 2nd Year of Candidacy Status	The BOA approved Benchmark 2 and granted the program a Second Year of Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare for Initial Accreditation.
Prairie View A&M University	TX	Master’s	2015	Grant a 2nd Year of Candidacy Status	The BOA approved Benchmark 2 and granted the program a Second Year of Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare for Initial Accreditation.
St. Joseph's University of New York	NY	Master’s	2015	Defer a Decision on a 2nd Year of Candidacy Status to the Next Meeting and Request Clarifying Information	The BOA deferred a decision for one meeting. The program is instructed to submit requisite documentation for the BOA to make a decision at the next meeting.
Virginia State University	VA	Master’s	2015	Grant a 2nd Year of Candidacy Status	The BOA approved Benchmark 2 and granted the program a Second Year of Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare for Initial Accreditation.

Initial Accreditation

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Decision	Elaboration
Auburn University at Montgomery	AL	Baccalaureate	2015	Grant Initial Accreditation for 8 Year with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based on: implicit curriculum student development - admissions (AS 3.1.5), policies for not granting course credit for life or work experience.
California Baptist University	CA	Baccalaureate	2015	Grant Initial Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all accreditation standards and educational policy and grants accreditation for 8 years.
Limestone University	SC	Master’s	2015	Grant Initial Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the BOA	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based on: implicit curriculum diversity (AS 3.0.3), continually improve learning environment. assessment (AS 4.0.5), program's plan, summary data, and implications for program renewal based on assessment of implicit curriculum (EP 4.0).
Pacific Oaks	CA	Baccalaureate	2015	Grant Initial Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all accreditation standards and educational policy and grants accreditation for 8 years.
Pacific Oaks	CA	Master’s	2015	Defer a Decision on Initial Accreditation to the Next Meeting and Request Clarifying Information	The BOA deferred a decision for one meeting. The program is instructed to submit requisite documentation for the BOA to make a decision at the next meeting.
Texas A&M University - Texarkana	TX	Master’s	2015	Defer a Decision on Initial Accreditation to the Next Meeting and Request Clarifying Information	The BOA deferred a decision for one meeting. The program is instructed to submit requisite documentation for the BOA to make a decision at the next meeting.
Weber State University	UT	Master’s	2015	Grant Initial Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the BOA	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based on: implicit curriculum diversity (AS 3.0.3), continually improve learning environment. assessment (AS 4.0.5), program's plan, summary data, and implications for program renewal based on assessment of implicit curriculum (EP 4.0). assessment (AS 4.0.1), program's plan for ongoing competency assessment of student outcomes. assessment (AS 4.0.2), program's most recent year of summary data and outcomes of competency assessment of student learning. assessment (AS 4.0.3), public posting of program's report of most recent outcomes (minimally every 2 years). assessment (AS 4.0.4), process to evaluate outcomes and specific changes made to the program linked to data.

Site Visit Instruction

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Instruction
Albany State University	GA	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Albany State University	GA	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Alcorn State University	MS	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Arizona State University	AZ	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Arizona State University	AZ	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Auburn University	AL	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Auburn University	AL	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Bryn Mawr College	PA	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Central Michigan University	MI	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
DePaul University	IL	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Dominican University New York	NY	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
East Carolina University	NC	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
East Carolina University	NC	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Grove City College	PA	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
James Madison University	VA	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Louisiana State University and A&M College	LA	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Malone University	OH	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Mississippi College	MS	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Mississippi State University-Starkville	MS	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Nazareth University	NY	Baccalaureate	2022	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Nazareth University	NY	Master’s	2022	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Plymouth State University	NH	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Portland State University	OR	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Portland State University	OR	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Grove City College	PA	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
St. Catherine University	MN	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
St. Catherine University	MN	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
SUNY Brockport	NY	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Texas A&M University-Kingsville	TX	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico Recinto Fajardo	PR	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Central Missouri	MO	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Houston-Downtown	TX	Baccalaureate	2022	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Missouri-Kansas City	MO	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Texas at Arlington	TX	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Texas at Arlington	TX	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Valley Forge	PA	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Wayne State University	MI	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Wayne State University	MI	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Western Illinois University	IL	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Western Michigan University	MI	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Western Michigan University	MI	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Winston-Salem State University	NC	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards

Reaffirmation Determination

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Decision	Elaboration
Augsburg University	MN	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Augsburg University	MN	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Chadron State College	NE	Baccalaureate	2015	Defer a Decision on Reaffirmation of Accreditation to the Next Meeting and Request Clarifying Information	The BOA deferred a decision for one meeting. The program is instructed to submit requisite documentation for the BOA to make a decision at the next meeting.
Eastern Michigan University	MI	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based on: implicit curriculum administration and governance - resources (AS 3.4.1), budget development and sufficiency of resources to achieve mission and goals.
Eastern Michigan University	MI	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based on: implicit curriculum administration and governance - resources (AS 3.4.1), budget development and sufficiency of resources to achieve mission and goals.
Longwood University	VA	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years With a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the BOA	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based on: assessment (AS 4.0.1), program's plan for ongoing competency assessment of student outcomes.
Midwestern State University	TX	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based on: implicit curriculum administration and governance - administrative structure (AS B3.3.4b), baccalaureate program director full-time appointment.
Mississippi Valley State University	MS	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Mississippi Valley State University	MS	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Norfolk State University	VA	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Norfolk State University	VA	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based on: assessment (AS 4.0.4), process to evaluate outcomes and specific changes made to the program linked to data.
Northeastern Illinois University	IL	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Northeastern Illinois University	IL	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Northwestern College	IA	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Pacific Union College	CA	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years With a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the BOA	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based on: explicit curriculum generalist practice (AS B2.0.1), program mission statement and consistency with generalist practice (EP 2.0). based on field education (AS 2.2.4), demonstration of social work competencies through in-person contact with clients and constituencies. implicit curriculum diversity (AS 3.0.3), continually improve learning environment. implicit curriculum faculty (AS 3.2.1), faculty qualifications and service to the program. based on implicit curriculum faculty (AS 3.2.7), faculty modeling behavior and values of the profession. assessment (AS 4.0.4), process to evaluate outcomes and specific changes made to the program linked to data. assessment (AS 4.0.5), program's plan, summary data, and implications for program renewal based on assessment of implicit curriculum (EP 4.0).
Saint Elizabeth University	NJ	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Siena College	NY	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
St. Olaf College	MN	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based on: field education (AS 2.2.7), requirements for selecting, monitoring, placing, supporting, and evaluating students in field settings.
Temple University	PA	Baccalaureate	2015	Defer a Decision on Reaffirmation of Accreditation to the Next Meeting and Request Clarifying Information	The BOA deferred a decision for one meeting. The program is instructed to submit requisite documentation for the BOA to make a decision at the next meeting.
Temple University	PA	Baccalaureate	2015	Defer a Decision on Reaffirmation of Accreditation to the Next Meeting and Request Clarifying Information	The BOA deferred a decision for one meeting. The program is instructed to submit requisite documentation for the BOA to make a decision at the next meeting.
Tennessee State University	TN	Baccalaureate	2015	Defer a Decision on Reaffirmation of Accreditation to the Next Meeting and Request Clarifying Information	The BOA deferred a decision for one meeting. The program is instructed to submit requisite documentation for the BOA to make a decision at the next meeting.
Texas Tech University	TX	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
University of Alabama at Birmingham	AL	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
University of Alabama at Birmingham	AL	Master’s	2015	Defer a Decision on Reaffirmation of Accreditation to the Next Meeting and Request Clarifying Information	The BOA deferred a decision for one meeting. The program is instructed to submit requisite documentation for the BOA to make a decision at the next meeting.
University of Arkansas	AR	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based on: assessment (AS 4.0.2), program's most recent year of summary data and outcomes of competency assessment of student learning.
University of Arkansas	AR	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based on: assessment (AS 4.0.2), program's most recent year of summary data and outcomes of competency assessment of student learning.
University of Louisiana at Monroe	LA	Baccalaureate	2015	Defer a Decision on Reaffirmation of Accreditation to the Next Meeting and Request Clarifying Information	The BOA deferred a decision for one meeting. The program is instructed to submit requisite documentation for the BOA to make a decision at the next meeting.
University of New England	ME	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based on: implicit curriculum administration and governance - administrative structure (AS B3.3.5c), baccalaureate field director administrative release time. assessment (AS 4.0.1), program's plan for ongoing competency assessment of student outcomes.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee	WI	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based on: program mission and goals (AS 1.0.1), program mission statement and consistency with profession's purpose and values. program mission and goals (AS 1.0.2), consistency between program mission and institutional mission across program options. based on implicit curriculum student development - advisement (AS 3.1.6), academic and professional advising policies. implicit curriculum student development - retention & termination (AS 3.1.8), policies for terminating student enrollment for academic or professional reasons.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee	WI	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based on: program mission and goals (AS 1.0.1), program mission statement and consistency with profession's purpose and values. program mission and goals (AS 1.0.2), consistency between program mission and institutional mission across program options.
University of Wisconsin-Superior	WI	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years With a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the BOA	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based on: based on implicit curriculum administration and governance - administrative structure (AS B3.3.4c), baccalaureate program director administrative release time. implicit curriculum administration and governance - administrative structure (AS B3.3.5c), baccalaureate field director administrative release time. assessment (AS 4.0.1), program's plan for ongoing competency assessment of student outcomes. assessment (AS 4.0.3), public posting of program's report of most recent outcomes (minimally every 2 years). assessment (AS 4.0.4), process to evaluate outcomes and specific changes made to the program linked to data.
Utah State University	UT	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Utah State University	UT	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.

First Progress Report

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Decision	Standards Cited
Abilene Christian University	TX	Master’s	2015	Accept the 1st Progress Report	All of the areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.
Adrian College	MI	Baccalaureate	2015	Request a 2nd Progress Report to be Reviewed By the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The BOA finds that one or more of the concerns in the first progress report are still areas of concern and requests a second progress report. Based on: assessment (AS 4.0.5), program's plan, summary data, and implications for program renewal based on assessment of implicit curriculum (EP 4.0).
Colorado State University	CO	Baccalaureate	2015	Accept the 1st Progress Report	All of the areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.
Colorado State University	CO	Master’s	2015	Accept the 1st Progress Report	All of the areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.
Delta State University	MS	Baccalaureate	2015	Request a 2nd Progress Report to be Reviewed By the BOA	The BOA finds that one or more of the concerns in the first progress report are still areas of concern and requests a second progress report. Based on: assessment (AS 4.0.1), program's plan for ongoing competency assessment of student outcomes.
Florida Atlantic University	FL	Master’s	2015	Accept the 1st Progress Report	All of the areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.
Oglala Lakota College	SD	Baccalaureate	2015	Request a 2nd Progress Report to be Reviewed By the BOA	The BOA finds that one or more of the concerns in the first progress report are still areas of concern and requests a second progress report. Based on: assessment (AS 4.0.2), program's most recent year of summary data and outcomes of competency assessment of student learning. assessment (AS 4.0.3), public posting of program's report of most recent outcomes (minimally every 2 years). assessment (AS 4.0.4), process to evaluate outcomes and specific changes made to the program linked to data.
Ohio University	OH	Baccalaureate	2015	Accept the 1st Progress Report	All of the areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.
Pacific University	OR	Master’s	2015	Accept the 1st Progress Report	All of the areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.
Radford University	VA	Baccalaureate	2015	Accept the 1st Progress Report	All of the areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.
Radford University	VA	Master’s	2015	Accept the 1st Progress Report	All of the areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.
Spalding University	KY	Master’s	2015	Accept the 1st Progress Report	All of the areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.
Universidad Ana G. Mendez – Carolina Campus	PR	Baccalaureate	2015	Accept the 1st Progress Report	All of the areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.
University of Arkansas at Monticello	AR	Baccalaureate	2015	Request a 2nd Progress Report to be Reviewed By the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The BOA finds that one or more of the concerns in the first progress report are still areas of concern and requests a second progress report. Based On: based on field education (AS B2.2.2), field education program providing generalist opportunities in field settings. Field education (AS B2.2.9), field educator credentials.
University of Rio Grande	OH	Baccalaureate	2015	Request a 2nd Progress Report to be Reviewed By the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The BOA finds that one or more of the concerns in the first progress report are still areas of concern and requests a second progress report. Based on: assessment (AS 4.0.1), program's plan for ongoing competency assessment of student outcomes.
University of Southern Mississippi	MS	Baccalaureate	2015	Accept the 1st Progress Report	All of the areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.
University of Southern Mississippi	MS	Master’s	2015	Request a 2nd Progress Report to be Reviewed By the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The BOA finds that one or more of the concerns in the first progress report are still areas of concern and requests a second progress report. Based On: implicit curriculum student development - admissions (AS M3.1.1), admission criteria to social work program.
University of St. Francis, The	IL	Master’s	2015	Accept the 1st Progress Report	All of the areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.

Second Progress Report

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Decision	Elaboration
Juniata College	PA	Baccalaureate	2015	Accept the 2nd Progress Report	All areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.
Lindenwood University	MO	Baccalaureate	2015	Accept the 2nd Progress Report	All areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.
Seton Hill University	PA	Baccalaureate	2015	Accept the 2nd Progress Report	All areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.

Program Requested Withdrawal

Program

State

Level

EPAS

Decision

Elaboration

Alliance University

Baccalaureate

2015

Accept Program-Requested Withdrawal

The program has requested to withdraw its accredited status and the BOA has approved this request.

Alliance University

Master’s

2015

Accept Program-Requested Withdrawal

The program has requested to withdraw its accredited status and the BOA has approved this request.

BOA Executive Committee Reviews

Program

State

Level

EPAS

Decision

Elaboration

Troy University

Baccalaureate

2015

Restore Accredited Status with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the BOA Executive Committee

The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report.

Based on:

implicit curriculum faculty (AS 3.2.3), requirements for faculty-to-student ratio, and faculty size commensurate with program offerings and responsibilities.

Troy University

Master’s

2015

Restore Accredited Status with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the BOA Executive Committee

The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report.

Based on:

implicit curriculum faculty (AS 3.2.3), requirements for faculty-to-student ratio, and faculty size commensurate with program offerings and responsibilities.

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October 2023 BOA Decisions