Board of Accreditation (BOA) Decisions, February 2024

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

February 2024 BOA Decisions | Meeting Date: February 7-10, 2024

Posted: March 11, 2024

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 February 2024 meeting regarding the social work programs below.

Standards referenced in this report can be reviewed in our 2022 EPAS, 2015 EPAS, Accreditation Standards for Professional Practice Doctoral Programs in Social Work (2020), and Post-Master’s Social Work Fellowship Accreditation Standards (2021).

Benchmark 1

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Decision	Elaboration
Alverno College	WI	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.
Bluffton University and Goshen College Collaborative	OH/IN	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.
Colby-Sawyer College	NH	Master’s	2022	Defer a Decision on Candidacy Status 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.
Colorado Mesa University	CO	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.
Georgian Court University	NJ	Master’s	2022	Defer a Decision on Candidacy Status 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.
Milligan University	TN	Baccalaureate	2022	Defer a Decision on Candidacy Status 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.
Missouri Western State University	MO	Master’s	2022	Defer a Decision on Candidacy Status 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.
Moravian University	PA	Master’s	2022	Defer a Decision on Candidacy Status 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.
Rowan University	NJ	Master’s	2022	Defer a Decision on Candidacy Status 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.
Saint Mary's College	IN	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.

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.
Ana G. Mendez University	FL	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.
Capella University	MN	Baccalaureate	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.
Grand View University	IA	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.
Herzing University	WI	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.
Southern Utah University	UT	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.
St. Joseph's University of New York	NY	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.
Texas College	TX	Baccalaureate	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.
University of Saint Mary	KS	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.
University of the Cumberlands	KY	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.
Virginia Union University	VA	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.

Initial Accreditation

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Decision	Elaboration
Bethel University	MN	Master’s	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.
Carroll College	MT	Master’s	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.
Eastern Kentucky University	KY	Master’s	2015	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: implicit curriculum administration and governance - resources (AS 3.4.1), budget development and sufficiency of resources to achieve mission and goals.
Eastern University	PA	Master’s	2015	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: implicit curriculum student development - admissions (AS 3.1.2), notifying applicants of admissions decisions. implicit curriculum student development - student participation (AS 3.1.9), policies for students' right and opportunities to formulating and modify policies.
Grand Canyon University	AZ	Baccalaureate	2015	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 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. assessment (AS 4.0.5), program's plan, summary data, and implications for program renewal based on assessment of implicit curriculum (EP 4.0).
King University	TN	Master’s	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.
La Salle University	PA	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: explicit curriculum generalist practice (AS M2.0.3), the program's matrix implementing the nine social work competencies.
Lancaster Bible College	PA	Master’s	2015	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: program mission and goals (AS 1.0.3), identifying goals and how they are derived from program mission. explicit curriculum specialized practice (AS M2.1.3), extending and enhancing the nine competencies to prepare students for areas of specialized practice. explicit curriculum specialized practice (AS M2.1.4), the program's matrix implementing the nine social work competencies.
Liberty University	VA	Master’s	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.
Nebraska Wesleyan University	NE	Master’s	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	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.
University of Saint Mary	KS	Baccalaureate	2015	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 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. assessment (AS 4.0.5), program's plan, summary data, and implications for program renewal based on assessment of implicit curriculum (EP 4.0).
University of Texas at Tyler	TX	Baccalaureate	2015	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 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
Asbury University	KY	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Dominican University	IL	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Eastern Washington University	WA	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Eastern Washington University	WA	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Florida Gulf Coast University	FL	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Florida Gulf Coast University	FL	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Franciscan University of Steubenville	OH	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Fresno State University	CA	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Fresno State University	CA	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Governors State University	IL	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Governors State University	IL	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Marywood University	PA	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Marywood University	PA	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Medgar Evers College, City University of New York	NY	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Montclair State University	NJ	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Nebraska Wesleyan University	NE	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Olivet Nazarene University	IL	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Purdue University Northwest	IN	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Regis College	MA	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Stockton University	NJ	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Talladega College	AL	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of California at Los Angeles	CA	Master’s	2022	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Central Florida	FL	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Central Florida	FL	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Guam	GU	Baccalaureate	2022	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Houston-Clear Lake	TX	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss General Standards Only
University of Maryland, Baltimore	MD	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Maryland, Baltimore County	MD	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Michigan	MI	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of North Carolina at Pembroke	NC	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of North Carolina at Pembroke	NC	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Pikeville	KY	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Puerto Rico at Humacao	PR	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of South Carolina	SC	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of South Carolina	SC	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards

Reaffirmation Determination

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Decision	Elaboration
Aurora University	IL	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Aurora University	IL	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.
Bemidji State University	MN	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.
Campbellsville University	KY	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Cedar Crest College	PA	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 diversity (AS 3.0.1), learning environment that models affirmation and respect for diversity and difference. implicit curriculum diversity (AS 3.0.2), supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Chadron State College	NE	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: field education (AS 2.2.7), requirements for selecting, monitoring, placing, supporting, and evaluating students in field settings. field education (AS B2.2.9), field educator credentials. assessment (AS 4.0.5), program's plan, summary data, and implications for program renewal based on assessment of implicit curriculum (EP 4.0).
Chatham University	PA	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Cornerstone University	MI	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Gwynedd Mercy University	PA	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Lewis-Clark State College	ID	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 faculty (AS 3.2.3), requirements for faculty-to-student ratio, and faculty size commensurate with program offerings and responsibilities.
Loyola University Chicago	IL	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. assessment (AS 4.0.4), process to evaluate outcomes and specific changes made to the program linked to data.
Loyola University Chicago	IL	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.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana	LA	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Pacific University	OR	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.
Saginaw Valley State University	MI	Master’s	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: program mission and goals (AS 1.0.2), consistency between program mission and institutional mission across program options. implicit curriculum student development - retention & termination (AS 3.1.7), policies for evaluating student academic and professional performance. implicit curriculum administration and governance - administrative structure (AS 3.3.6), field education administrative structure and sufficiency of resources. assessment (AS 4.0.1), program's plan for ongoing competency assessment of student outcomes.
Seattle University	WA	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
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	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.
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 A&M University-Kingsville	TX	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.
Texas Southern University	TX	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 Alabama at Birmingham	AL	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
University of Alaska, Fairbanks	AK	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
University of Indianapolis	IN	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 Indianapolis	IN	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 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 Louisville	KY	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
University of Louisville	KY	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
University of Saint Thomas	MN	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.
University of Saint Thomas	MN	Master’s	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.
University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley	TX	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: field education (AS 2.2.1), field education program connecting theoretical and conceptual contributions. field education (AS 2.2.7), requirements for selecting, monitoring, placing, supporting, and evaluating students in field settings. implicit curriculum diversity (AS 3.0.2), supportive and inclusive learning environment. implicit curriculum faculty (AS 3.2.3), requirements for faculty-to-student ratio, and faculty size commensurate with program offerings and responsibilities. implicit curriculum administration and governance - administrative structure (AS 3.3.3), necessary administration and faculty participation in formulating and implementing faculty policies.
University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley	TX	Master’s	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: program mission and goals (AS 1.0.2), consistency between program mission and institutional mission across program options. field education (AS 2.2.7), requirements for selecting, monitoring, placing, supporting, and evaluating students in field settings. implicit curriculum diversity (AS 3.0.2), supportive and inclusive learning environment. implicit curriculum student development - admissions (AS M3.1.1), admission criteria to social work program. implicit curriculum faculty (AS 3.2.3), requirements for faculty-to-student ratio, and faculty size commensurate with program offerings and responsibilities. implicit curriculum administration and governance - administrative structure (AS 3.3.3), necessary administration and faculty participation in formulating and implementing faculty policies.

First Progress Report

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Decision	Standards Cited
Auburn University at Montgomery	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.
California State University, Fullerton	CA	Master’s	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: implicit curriculum diversity (AS 3.0.2), supportive and inclusive learning environment. implicit curriculum student development - admissions (AS M3.1.1), admission criteria to social work program. implicit curriculum student development - student participation (AS 3.1.9), policies for students' right and opportunities to formulating and modify policies.
Centenary University	NJ	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.
Clarke University	IA	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.
Clarke University	IA	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.
College of Saint Rose	NY	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.
Fort Hays State University	KS	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.
Maryville University	MO	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.
Southern Connecticut State University	CT	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.
St. Cloud State University	MN	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.
St. Cloud State University	MN	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: explicit curriculum generalist practice (AS M2.0.3), the program's matrix implementing the nine social work competencies.
Touro University Worldwide	CA	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 Akron	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.
University of Akron	OH	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.
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	TX	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: 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. explicit curriculum generalist practice (AS B2.0.1), program mission statement and consistency with generalist practice (EP 2.0). assessment (AS 4.0.1), program's plan for ongoing competency assessment of student outcomes.
University of Pikeville	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.
Walden University	MN	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 4.0.5), program's plan, summary data, and implications for program renewal based on assessment of implicit curriculum (EP 4.0).
West Chester University	PA	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
Bethany College	WV	Baccalaureate	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 diversity (AS 3.0.3), continually improve learning environment.
Colorado State University-Pueblo	CO	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.
Grand Canyon University	AZ	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.
Neumann 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.
University of Arkansas at Monticello	AR	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.

Restoration Report

Program

State

Level

EPAS

Decision

Elaboration

University of Northern Iowa

Baccalaureate

2015

Restore Accredited Status with a Progress Report to 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 faculty (AS 3.2.2), requirements for faculty teaching social work practice courses.
implicit curriculum faculty (AS 3.2.3), requirements for faculty-to-student ratio, and faculty size commensurate with program offerings and responsibilities.
implicit curriculum administration and governance - administrative structure (AS B3.3.5c), baccalaureate field director administrative release time.