Board of Accreditation (BOA)
Council on Social Work Education
Social Work Program Accreditation
October 2026 BOA Decisions | Meeting Date: October 7-10, 2026
Posted: November 9, 2026
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 2026 meeting regarding the social work programs below.
Standards referenced in this report can be reviewed in our 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards, 2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards, 2025 Accreditation Standards for Practice Doctorate Social Work Programs, and Post-Master’s Social Work Fellowship Accreditation Standards (2021).
Benchmark 1
| Program | State | Level | Standards | Decision | Elaboration |
| Morehead State University | KY | Master's | 2022 | Grant Candidacy Status |
The BOA approved Benchmark 1 and granted the program Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare Benchmark 2.
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| Rowan University | NJ | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Defer a Decision on 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. |
| Shawnee State University | OH | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Grant Candidacy Status |
The BOA approved Benchmark 1 and granted the program Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare Benchmark 2.
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| Simpson University | CA | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Grant Candidacy Status |
The BOA approved Benchmark 1 and granted the program Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare Benchmark 2.
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| University of Houston- Downtown | TX | Master's | 2022 | Grant Candidacy Status |
The BOA approved Benchmark 1 and granted the program Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare Benchmark 2.
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| University of New Mexico | NM | Master's | 2022 | Grant Candidacy Status |
The BOA approved Benchmark 1 and granted the program Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare Benchmark 2.
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| University of Tennessee at Martin | TN | Master’s | 2022 | Grant Candidacy Status |
The BOA approved Benchmark 1 and granted the program Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare Benchmark 2.
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Benchmark 2
| Program | State | Level | Standards | Decision | Elaboration |
| Augustana University | SD | Master’s | 2022 | 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. |
| Capital University | OH | Master’s | 2022 | 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. |
| Columbia College | MO | Master’s | 2022 | 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.
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| Concordia College | MN | Master’s | 2022 | 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.
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| Fort Valley State University | GA | Master’s | 2022 | 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.
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| Palo Alto University | CA | Master’s | 2022 | 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.
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| Pennsylvania State University | PA | Master’s | 2022 | 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.
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| Purdue University Northwest | IN | Master’s | 2022 | 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. |
| Texas A&M University-Texarkana | TX | 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.
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| University of Delaware | DE | Master’s | 2022 | 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.
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| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | WI | Master’s | 2022 | 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.
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| Valparaiso University | IN | Master’s | 2022 | 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.
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Initial Accreditation
| Program | State | Level | Standards | Decision | Elaboration |
| Fresno Pacific University | CA | Master’s | 2022 | Grant Initial Accreditation for 8 Years |
The BOA finds the program in compliance with all accreditation standards and grants accreditation for 8 years.
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| Kent State University | OH | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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: -anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) (AS 2.0.2), specific and continuous ADEI efforts within the implicit curriculum -explicit curriculum generalist practice (AS 3.1.2), the program's matrix implementing the nine social work competencies. -field education (AS 3.3.1), field education program providing generalist opportunities in field settings. -field education (AS 3.3.4), process for identifying, approving, engaging, orienting, and evaluating field education settings and field instructor effectiveness -implicit curriculum - faculty (AS B4.2.1), requirements for minimum number of faculty and faculty credentials. |
| Oakwood University | AL | Master’s | 2015 | Grant Initial Accreditation for 8 Years |
The BOA finds the program in compliance with all accreditation standards and grants accreditation for 8 years.
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| Saint Anselm College | NH | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Grant Initial 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 5.0.1(c)], process to evaluate student competency outcomes and specific changes made to the program linked to data. -assessment [AS 5.0.1(d)], public posting of program's report of most recent outcomes (minimally every 2 years). -assessment [AS 5.0.2(b)], process to evaluate anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) outcomes within the implicit curriculum and specific changes made to the program linked to data. |
| University of Memphis | TN | Practice Doctorate | 2025 | 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. |
| University of Texas at San Antonio | TX | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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. |
Site Visit Instruction
| Program | State | Level | Standards | Instruction |
| Batten University | VA | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| Boise State University | ID | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| Boise State University | ID | Master's | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| Buena Vista University | IA | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| College of Saint Scholastica | MN | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| College of Saint Scholastica | MN | Master's | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| Concord University | WV | Master's | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| Dalton State College | GA | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss General Standards Only |
| East Central University | OK | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | PA | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| East Tennessee State University | TN | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| East Tennessee State University | TN | Master's | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| Elizabeth City State University | NC | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| Grambling State University | LA | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss General Standards Only |
| Grambling State University | LA | Master's | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| Louisiana Christian University | LA | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss General Standards Only |
| Louisiana Christian University | LA | Master's | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| Marshall University | WV | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| Miles College | AL | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | OH | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| North Carolina A&T State University | NC | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| North Carolina Central University | NC | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| Park University | MO | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| Saint Mary's College | IN | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| Shippensburg University | PA | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | IL | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | IL | Master's | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| Southwest Baptist University | MO | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| Stockton University | NJ | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras | PR | Master's | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| University of Detroit Mercy | MI | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| University of Michigan-Flint | MI | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| University of Nevada, Las Vegas | NV | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| University of Nevada, Las Vegas | NV | Master's | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| University of Saint Francis | IN | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss General Standards Only |
| University of Sioux Falls | SD | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| University of Southern Indiana | IN | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| University of Southern Indiana | IN | Master's | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| University of Texas of the Permian Basin | TX | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| University of Vermont | VT | Master's | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| Virginia Union University | VA | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
| Warren Wilson College | NC | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards |
Reaffirmation Determination
| Program | State | Level | Standards | Decision | Elaboration |
| Alabama A&M University | AL | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years |
The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
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| Alabama A&M University | AL | Master’s | 2022 | 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 3.1.2), the program's matrix implementing the nine social work competencies. |
| Arkansas State University | AR | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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 5.0.2(b)], process to evaluate anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) outcomes within the implicit curriculum and specific changes made to the program linked to data. |
| Arkansas State University | AR | Master’s | 2022 | 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.
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| Ashland University | OH | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years |
The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
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| Barry University | FL | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years |
The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
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| California State University, Sacramento | CA | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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 structure (AS 4.3.1), necessary autonomy to achieve program mission. -implicit curriculum - administration and governance structure [AS 4.3.4(a)], program director full-time appointment and principal assignment to the program they administer. |
| California State University, Sacramento | CA | Master’s | 2022 | 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 structure [AS 4.3.4(a)], program director full-time appointment and principal assignment to the program they administer. |
| Case Western Reserve University | OH | Master’s | 2022 | Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years |
The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
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| Champlain College | VT | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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: -anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) (AS 2.0.1), specific and continuous ADEI efforts within the explicit curriculum |
| Florida State University | FL | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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: -anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) (AS 2.0.1), specific and continuous ADEI efforts within the explicit curriculum -implicit curriculum, student development - advisement, retention, and termination (AS 4.1.6), academic and professional advising policies. |
| Florida State University | FL | Master’s | 2022 | 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: -anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) (AS 2.0.1), specific and continuous ADEI efforts within the explicit curriculum -implicit curriculum, student development - advisement, retention, and termination (AS 4.1.6), academic and professional advising policies. |
| Howard Payne University | TX | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years |
The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
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| Kansas State University | KS | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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 5.0.1(a)], program's plan for ongoing competency assessment of student outcomes. -assessment [AS 5.0.1(c)], process to evaluate student competency outcomes and specific changes made to the program linked to data. |
| Kutztown University | PA | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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.
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| Kutztown University | PA | Master’s | 2022 | 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.
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| Lewis University | IL | Master’s | 2022 | Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years |
The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
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| Mercy University | NY | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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.
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| Metropolitan State University | MN | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years |
The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
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| Minot State University | ND | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years |
The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
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| Pacific Lutheran University | WA | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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: -field education (AS 3.3.7), policies for field placements in student place of employment. |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | CA | 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: -based on implicit curriculum student development - admissions (AS 3.1.5), policies for not granting course credit for life or work experience. |
| Roberts Wesleyan University | NY | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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.
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| Roberts Wesleyan University | NY | Master’s | 2022 | Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years |
The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
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| Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | NJ | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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 5.0.1(b)], program's most recent year of summary data and outcomes of competency assessment of student learning. |
| Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | NJ | Master’s | 2022 | 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 5.0.1(a)], program's plan for ongoing competency assessment of student outcomes. -assessment [AS 5.0.1(b)], program's most recent year of summary data and outcomes of competency assessment of student learning. |
| Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Newark Campus | NJ | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years |
The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
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| San Francisco State University | CA | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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: -implicit curriculum, student development - admissions (AS 4.1.1), equitable and inclusive admissions policies -implicit curriculum, student development - advisement, retention, and termination (AS 4.1.7), policies for evaluating student academic, professional performance, and termination from the program. |
| San Francisco State University | CA | Master’s | 2022 | 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.
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| St. Edward's University | TX | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years |
The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
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| SUNY Brockport | NY | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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: -anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) (AS 2.0.1), specific and continuous ADEI efforts within the explicit curriculum -implicit curriculum - administration and governance structure [AS 4.3.4(a)], program director full-time appointment and principal assignment to the program they administer. -implicit curriculum - administration and governance structure [AS 4.3.5(a)], field director full-time appointment to social work. |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | TN | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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 B3.3.6), field educator credentials. |
| Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras | PR | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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 structure [AS B4.3.4(b)], baccalaureate program director leadership ability, degree, and experience requirements. |
| University of Hawai‘i at Manoa | HI | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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 3.1.2), the program's matrix implementing the nine social work competencies. -assessment [AS 5.0.1(a)], program's plan for ongoing competency assessment of student outcomes. |
| University of Hawai‘i at Manoa | HI | Master’s | 2022 | 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.
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| University of Southern California | CA | Master’s | 2022 | Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years |
The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
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| University of Toledo | OH | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years |
The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
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| University of Toledo | OH | Master’s | 2022 | 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.
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| VA Connecticut Healthcare System | CT | Post-Master’s Fellowship | 2021 | Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years |
The BOA finds the program in compliance with all fellowship accreditation standards.
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| Valdosta State University | GA | Master’s | 2022 | Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years |
The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
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| Virginia State University | VA | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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 5.0.2(b)], process to evaluate anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) outcomes within the implicit curriculum and specific changes made to the program linked to data. |
| Wright State University | OH | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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.
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| Xavier University | OH | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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 5.0.1(a)], program's plan for ongoing competency assessment of student outcomes. |
First Progress Report
| Program | State | Level | Standards | Decision | Standards Cited |
| Alverno College | WI | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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.
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| Augustana University | SD | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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.
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| Concordia University Wisconsin | WI | Master’s | 2022 |
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: -implicit curriculum - faculty (AS M4.2.3), requirements for faculty-to-student ratio |
| Coppin State University | MD | Baccalaureate | 2022 | 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.
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| Florida Gulf Coast University | FL | Baccalaureate | 2015 |
Request a 2nd Progress Report to be Reviewed by the BOA
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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. -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. |
| Georgian Court University | NJ | Master’s | 2022 | 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.
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| Heritage University | WA | Master’s | 2022 | 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.
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| North Carolina Central University | NC | Master’s | 2022 | 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.
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| Rowan University | NJ | Master’s | 2022 | 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.
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| Saint Louis University | MO | Master’s | 2022 | 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.
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| Spring Arbor University | MI | Baccalaureate | 2022 |
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: -field education (AS 3.3.5), requirements for orienting, placing, monitoring, supporting, implementing safety protocols, and evaluating students in field settings. -assessment [AS 5.0.1(b)], program's most recent year of summary data and outcomes of competency assessment of student learning. -assessment [AS 5.0.1(c)], process to evaluate student competency outcomes and specific changes made to the program linked to data. -assessment [AS 5.0.1(d)], public posting of program's report of most recent outcomes (minimally every 2 years). |
| Spring Arbor University | MI | Master’s | 2022 |
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 5.0.1(b)], program's most recent year of summary data and outcomes of competency assessment of student learning. -assessment [AS 5.0.1(c)], process to evaluate student competency outcomes and specific changes made to the program linked to data. -assessment [AS 5.0.1(d)], public posting of program's report of most recent outcomes (minimally every 2 years). |
| Talladega College | AL | 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. |
Second Progress Report
| Program | State | Level | Standards | Decision | Elaboration |
| Ana G. Mendez University | FL | Master’s | 2015 | Order a Modified Site Visit | The BOA believes that the program may be noncompliant with one or more accreditation standards, a modified site visit is ordered to collect more information. A visitor is sent to review specific compliance issues. The program is reviewed at the next BOA meeting after the site visit.
Based on: -implicit curriculum faculty (AS 3.2.3), requirements for faculty-to-student ratio, and faculty size commensurate with program offerings and responsibilities. |
| DePaul University | IL | Master’s | 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.
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| Miami University | OH | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Accept the 2nd Progress Report |
All areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.
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| Miami University | OH | Master’s | 2022 | Accept the 2nd Progress Report |
All areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.
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Program Requested Withdrawal
| Program | State | Level | Standards | Decision | Elaboration |
| Lourdes University | OH | Baccalaureate | 2015 | Accept Program-Requested Withdrawal | The program has requested to withdraw its accredited status and the BOA has approved this request. |
| Mississippi State University-Meridian | MS | Baccalaureate | 2015 | Accept Program-Requested Withdrawal | The program has requested to withdraw its accredited status and the BOA has approved this request. |
| New Jersey City University | NJ | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Accept Program-Requested Withdrawal | The program has requested to withdraw its accredited status and the BOA has approved this request. |
| Siena Heights University | MI | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Accept Program-Requested Withdrawal | The program has requested to withdraw its accredited status and the BOA has approved this request. |
| Trinity Christian College | IL | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Accept Program-Requested Withdrawal | The program has requested to withdraw its accredited status and the BOA has approved this request. |
| Union Adventist University | NE | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Accept Program-Requested Withdrawal | The program has requested to withdraw its accredited status and the BOA has approved this request. |
| University of Valley Forge | PA | Baccalaureate | 2015 | Accept Program-Requested Withdrawal | The program has requested to withdraw its accredited status and the BOA has approved this request. |
| William Woods University | MO | Baccalaureate | 2022 | Accept Program-Requested Withdrawal | The program has requested to withdraw its accredited status and the BOA has approved this request. |