Board of Accreditation (BOA) Decisions, June 2024

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

June 2024 BOA Decisions | Meeting Date: June 5-8, 2024

Posted: July 8, 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 June 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
Augustana University	SD	Baccalaureate	2022	Grant Candidacy Status	The BOA approved Benchmark 1 and granted the program Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare Benchmark 2.
Charter Oak State College	CT	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.
Colby-Sawyer College	NH	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.
Fresno Pacific University	CA	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.
Heritage University	WA	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.
Milligan University	TN	Baccalaureate	2022	Grant Candidacy Status	The BOA approved Benchmark 1 and granted the program Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare Benchmark 2.
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.
Oakwood University	AL	Master’s	2015	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.
Pacific Lutheran University	WA	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	Grant Candidacy Status	The BOA approved Benchmark 1 and granted the program Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare Benchmark 2.
Saint Joseph's University	PA	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.
Samuel Merritt University	CA	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	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.
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	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.
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.
Minnesota State University, Moorhead	MN	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.
Pennsylvania State University	PA	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.
Texas College	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.
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.
William Paterson University	NJ	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.

Initial Accreditation

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Decision	Elaboration
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania	PA	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.
National Louis University	IL	Baccalaureate	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: 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.
New Jersey City University	NJ	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 4.0.1), program's plan for ongoing competency assessment of student outcomes.
Oakland University	MI	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: field education (AS 2.2.5), providing minimum 900 hours of field education.
Prairie View A&M University	TX	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: field education (AS M2.2.9), field educator credentials. assessment (AS 4.0.3), public posting of program's report of most recent outcomes (minimally every 2 years).
Springfield College	MA	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 4.0.3), public posting of program's report of most recent outcomes (minimally every 2 years). assessment (AS 4.0.5), program's plan, summary data, and implications for program renewal based on assessment of implicit curriculum (EP 4.0).
Texas A&M University – Texarkana	TX	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.
Texas Woman's University	TX	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 North Texas	TX	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. based on explicit curriculum specialized practice (AS M2.1.4), the program's matrix implementing the nine social work competencies.
Utica University	NY	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 1.0.2), consistency between program mission and institutional mission across program options. based on implicit curriculum faculty (AS 3.2.5), policy for faculty workload and how it supports institutional priorities and program mission and goals.

Site Visit Instruction

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Instruction
Arkansas State University	AR	Baccalaureate	2022	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Arkansas State University	AR	Master’s	2022	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Bowling Green State University	OH	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Brigham Young University-Hawaii	HI	Baccalaureate	2022	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
California State University, Chico	CA	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
California State University, Chico	CA	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Catholic University of America	DC	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Catholic University of America	DC	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Chicago State University	IL	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Eastern Kentucky University	KY	Baccalaureate	2022	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Elizabethtown College	PA	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Frostburg State University	MD	Baccalaureate	2022	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Gallaudet University	DC	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Gallaudet University	DC	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Georgian Court University	NJ	Baccalaureate	2022	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Harding University	AR	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Hope College	MI	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Jackson State University	MS	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Jackson State University	MS	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
King University	TN	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Marian University	WI	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Methodist University	NC	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Metropolitan State University of Denver	CO	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Metropolitan State University of Denver	CO	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Northern Kentucky University	KY	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Northern Kentucky University	KY	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Regis College	MA	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Seattle University	WA	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Southeastern University	FL	Baccalaureate	2022	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Southeastern University	FL	Master’s	2022	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Southwestern Assemblies of God University	TX	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Texas A&M University-Commerce	TX	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Texas A&M University-Commerce	TX	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Universidad Ana G. Mendez, Recinto de Cupey (Ana G. Méndez University, Cupey Campus)	PR	Baccalaureate	2022	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith	AR	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Connecticut	CT	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Findlay	OH	Baccalaureate	2022	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Massachusetts Global	CA	Master’s	2022	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Mississippi, The	MS	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Mississippi, The	MS	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of North Florida	FL	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of South Dakota	SD	Baccalaureate	2022	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of South Dakota	SD	Master’s	2022	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of West Florida	FL	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of West Florida	FL	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
West Virginia State University	WV	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
York College, City University of New York	NY	Master’s	2022	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards

Reaffirmation Determination

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Decision	Elaboration
Albany State University	GA	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.
Albany State University	GA	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.
Alcorn State University	MS	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Arizona State University	AZ	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Arizona State University	AZ	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Auburn University	AL	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Auburn University	AL	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: field education (AS M2.2.3), field education program providing specialized practice opportunities in field settings.
Aurora University	IL	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Bemidji State University	MN	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Bryn Mawr College	PA	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Central 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: field education (AS 2.2.7), requirements for selecting, monitoring, placing, supporting, and evaluating students in field settings.
DePaul University	IL	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: explicit curriculum generalist practice (AS M2.0.3), the program's matrix implementing the nine social work competencies. field education (AS M2.2.2), field education program providing generalist opportunities in field settings. field education (AS M2.2.3), field education program providing specialized practice opportunities in field settings. implicit curriculum student development - admissions (AS M3.1.3), policies for awarding advanced standing admissions. implicit curriculum administration and governance - administrative structure (AS M3.3.4b), master's program director full-time appointment. 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.
Dominican University New York	NY	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 student development - retention & termination (AS 3.1.7), policies for evaluating student academic and professional performance.
East Carolina University	NC	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
East Carolina University	NC	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.
Grove City College	PA	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
James Madison University	VA	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Louisiana State University and A&M College	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.
Malone University	OH	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.
Mississippi College	MS	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.
Mississippi State University-Starkville	MS	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 student development - retention & termination (AS 3.1.7), policies for evaluating student academic and professional performance.
Nazareth University	NY	Baccalaureate	2022	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Nazareth University	NY	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: explicit curriculum generalist practice (AS 3.1.2), the program's matrix implementing the nine social work competencies. explicit curriculum specialized practice (AS M3.2.1), extending and enhancing the nine competencies to prepare students for areas of specialized practice. explicit curriculum specialized practice (AS M3.2.4), 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. 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 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).
Pacific University	OR	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: implicit curriculum student development - retention & termination (AS 3.1.8), policies for terminating student enrollment for academic or professional reasons. implicit curriculum administration and governance - administrative structure (AS B3.3.4c), baccalaureate program director administrative release time. assessment (AS 4.0.3), public posting of program's report of most recent outcomes (minimally every 2 years).
Plymouth State University	NH	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Portland State University	OR	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 student development - advisement (AS 3.1.6), academic and professional advising policies. implicit curriculum faculty (AS 3.2.2), requirements for faculty teaching social work practice courses.
Portland State University	OR	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
St. Catherine University	MN	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
St. Catherine University	MN	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.
SUNY Brockport	NY	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	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 faculty (AS 3.2.3), requirements for faculty-to-student ratio, and faculty size commensurate with program offerings and responsibilities. assessment (AS 4.0.3), public posting of program's report of most recent outcomes (minimally every 2 years).
Temple University	PA	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 4.0.2), 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).
Tennessee State University	TN	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. 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).
Texas A&M University-Kingsville	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: assessment (AS 4.0.5), program's plan, summary data, and implications for program renewal based on assessment of implicit curriculum (EP 4.0).
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	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Recinto Fajardo (Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Fajardo Campus)	PR	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.
University of Central Missouri	MO	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
University of Houston-Downtown	TX	Baccalaureate	2022	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	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
University of Missouri-Kansas City	MO	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: explicit curriculum generalist practice (AS M2.0.3), the program's matrix implementing the nine social work competencies. explicit curriculum specialized practice (AS M2.1.4), the program's matrix implementing the nine social work competencies. implicit curriculum faculty (AS M3.2.4), requirements for minimum number of faculty. assessment (AS 4.0.1), program's plan for ongoing competency assessment of student outcomes.
University of Texas at Arlington	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 Texas at Arlington	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.
University of Valley Forge	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.
Wayne State University	MI	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Wayne State University	MI	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The BOA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Western Illinois University	IL	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: implicit curriculum administration and governance - administrative structure (AS 3.3.6), field education administrative structure and sufficiency of resources. implicit curriculum administration and governance - resources (AS 3.4.1), budget development and sufficiency of resources to achieve mission and goals. implicit curriculum administration and governance - resources (AS 3.4.3), sufficient support staff and technological resources to achieve mission and goals.
Western Michigan University	MI	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.
Western Michigan University	MI	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.
Winston-Salem State University	NC	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.

First Progress Report

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Decision	Standards Cited
Alabama State University	AL	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 4.0.3), public posting of program's report of most recent outcomes (minimally every 2 years).
Alabama State University	AL	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: explicit curriculum generalist practice (AS M2.0.3), the program's matrix implementing the nine social work competencies.
Augusta University	GA	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.
Cedar Crest College	PA	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.
Eastern Kentucky 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.
Eastern Michigan University	MI	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.
Eastern Michigan University	MI	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.
Fairleigh Dickinson University	NJ	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: assessment (AS 4.0.3), public posting of program's report of most recent outcomes (minimally every 2 years).
Kansas Wesleyan University	KS	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.
Longwood University	VA	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.
Madonna University	MI	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.
Marshall University	WV	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.
Midwestern State University	TX	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.
San Jose State University	CA	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.
Sitting Bull College	ND	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. 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).
Skidmore College	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.
Slippery Rock 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.
Texas Tech University	TX	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 New England	NE	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.
University of North Alabama	AL	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 the Virgin Islands	VI	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 Wisconsin-Eau Claire	WI	Baccalaureate	2015	Accept the 1st Progress Report	All areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee	WI	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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee	WI	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
Adrian College	MI	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.
Angelo State University	TX	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.
Hawai‘i Pacific University	HI	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.
Indiana Wesleyan University	IN	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
Cairn University	PA	Baccalaureate	2015	Accept Program-Requested Withdrawal	The program has requested to withdraw its accredited status and the BOA has approved this request.
Texas Woman’s University & University of North Texas Collaborative	TX	Master’s	2015	Accept Program-Requested Withdrawal	The program has requested to withdraw its accredited status and the BOA has approved this request.

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