Practice Doctorate Program Accreditation

Practice Doctorate Program Accreditation

CSWE and its Board of Accreditation (BOA) piloted the accreditation of practice doctorate programs from 2021-2025. Additional practice doctorate programs will be able to seek accreditation in beginning August 2025.

CSWE’s BOA is currently recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) to accredit baccalaureate and master’s social work degree programs in the United States and its territories. The BOA is currently pursuing an expansion of scope to include practice doctorate programs. 

Practice Doctorate Accrediation Information: