Commission on Accreditation (COA) Decisions, February 2023

Commission on Accreditation (COA)
Council on Social Work Education
Baccalaureate and Master's Social Work Accreditation

February 2023 COA Decisions

Meeting Date: February 8-11, 2023: Posted: March 13, 2023

Notice of Accreditation Actions:

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

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

The COA took the following actions at its February 2023 meeting regarding the social work programs below. Standards referenced in this report can be reviewed in our accreditation standards linked above.

Benchmark 1

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Decision	Elaboration
Alliant International University	CA	Master’s	2015	Grant Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 1 and granted the program Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare Benchmark 2.
Ana G. Mendez University	FL	Master’s	2015	Grant Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 1 and granted the program Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare Benchmark 2.
Capella University	MN	Baccalaureate	2015	Grant Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 1 and granted the program Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare Benchmark 2.
Grand View University	IA	Master’s	2015	Defer a Decision on Candidacy Status and Request Clarifying Information	The COA deferred a decision for one meeting. The program is instructed to submit requisite documentation for the COA to make a decision at the next meeting.
Herzing University	WI	Master’s	2015	Grant Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 1 and granted the program Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare Benchmark 2.
Southern Utah University	UT	Baccalaureate	2015	Grant Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 1 and granted the program Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare Benchmark 2.
Texas College	TX	Baccalaureate	2015	Grant Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 1 and granted the program Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare Benchmark 2.
University of Saint Mary	KS	Master’s	2015	Grant Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 1 and granted the program Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare Benchmark 2.
University of the Cumberlands	KY	Baccalaureate	2015	Grant Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 1 and granted the program Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare Benchmark 2.
Virginia Union University	VA	Master’s	2015	Defer a Decision on Candidacy Status and Request Clarifying Information	The COA deferred a decision for one meeting. The program is instructed to submit requisite documentation for the COA to make a decision at the next meeting.

Benchmark 2

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Decision	Elaboration
Auburn University at Montgomery	AL	Baccalaureate	2015	Grant a Second Year of Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 2 and granted the program a Second Year of Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare for Initial Accreditation.
Bethel University	MN	Master’s	2015	Grant a Second Year of Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 2 and granted the program a Second Year of Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare for Initial Accreditation.
Carroll College	MT	Master’s	2015	Grant a Second Year of Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 2 and granted the program a Second Year of Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare for Initial Accreditation.
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania	PA	Master’s	2015	Defer a Decision on a Second Year of Candidacy Status to the Next Meeting and Request Clarifying Information	The COA deferred a decision for one meeting. The program is instructed to submit requisite documentation for the COA to make a decision at the next meeting.
Eastern Kentucky University	KY	Master’s	2015	Defer a Decision on a Second Year of Candidacy Status to the Next Meeting and Request Clarifying Information	The COA deferred a decision for one meeting. The program is instructed to submit requisite documentation for the COA to make a decision at the next meeting.
Eastern University	PA	Master’s	2015	Grant a Second Year of Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 2 and granted the program a Second Year of Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare for Initial Accreditation.
Grand Canyon University	AZ	Baccalaureate	2015	Grant a Second Year of Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 2 and granted the program a Second Year of Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare for Initial Accreditation.
King University	TN	Master’s	2015	Grant a Second Year of Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 2 and granted the program a Second Year of Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare for Initial Accreditation.
La Salle University	PA	Master’s	2015	Grant a Second Year of Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 2 and granted the program a Second Year of Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare for Initial Accreditation.
Lancaster Bible College	PA	Master’s	2015	Grant a Second Year of Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 2 and granted the program a Second Year of Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare for Initial Accreditation.
Liberty University	VA	Master’s	2015	Grant a Second Year of Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 2 and granted the program a Second Year of Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare for Initial Accreditation.
Limestone University	SC	Master’s	2015	Grant a Second Year of Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 2 and granted the program a Second Year of Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare for Initial Accreditation.
Nebraska Wesleyan University	NE	Master’s	2015	Grant a Second Year of Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 2 and granted the program a Second Year of Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare for Initial Accreditation.
Pacific Oaks College	CA	Master’s	2015	Grant a Second Year of Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 2 and granted the program a Second Year of Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare for Initial Accreditation.
University of Saint Mary	KS	Baccalaureate	2015	Grant a Second Year of Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 2 and granted the program a Second Year of Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare for Initial Accreditation.
University of Texas at Tyler	TX	Baccalaureate	2015	Grant a Second Year of Candidacy Status	The COA approved Benchmark 2 and granted the program a Second Year of Candidacy status. The program is instructed to prepare for Initial Accreditation.

Initial Accreditation

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Decision	Elaboration
Dordt University	IA	Master’s	2015	Grant Initial Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all accreditation standards and educational policy and grants accreditation for 8 years.
Fort Hays State University	KS	Master’s	2015	Grant Initial Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the COA	The COA 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. implicit curriculum diversity (AS 3.0.3), continually improve learning environment.
Lesley University	MA	Master’s	2015	Defer a Decision on Initial Accreditation to the Next Meeting and Request Clarifying Information	The COA deferred a decision for one meeting. The program is instructed to submit requisite documentation for the COA to make a decision at the next meeting.
Maryville University	MO	Baccalaureate	2015	Grant Initial Accreditation for 8 Year with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the Program’s Accreditation Specialist	The COA 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.
Missouri Baptist University	MO	Master’s	2015	Grant Initial Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all accreditation standards and educational policy and grants accreditation for 8 years.
Sitting Bull College	ND	Baccalaureate	2015	Grant Initial Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the COA	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based on: explicit curriculum generalist practice (AS B2.0.2), the program rationale for its formal curriculum design. 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).
Touro University Worldwide	CA	Baccalaureate	2015	Grant Initial Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the COA	The COA 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).
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs	CO	Baccalaureate	2015	Grant Initial Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all accreditation standards and educational policy and grants accreditation for 8 years.
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs	CO	Master’s	2015	Grant Initial Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all accreditation standards and educational policy and grants accreditation for 8 years.
University of Pikeville	KY	Master’s	2015	Grant Initial Accreditation for 8 Year with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the COA	The COA 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 M2.2.9), field educator credentials. implicit curriculum faculty (AS 3.2.1), faculty qualifications and service to the program. implicit curriculum faculty (AS 3.2.3), requirements for faculty-to-student ratio, and faculty size commensurate with program offerings and responsibilities. assessment (AS 4.0.1), 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.

Site Visit Instruction

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Instruction
Augsburg University	MN	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Augsburg University	MN	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Chadron State College	NE	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Eastern Michigan University	MI	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Eastern Michigan University	MI	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Longwood University	VA	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Norfolk State University	VA	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Norfolk State University	VA	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Northeastern Illinois University	IL	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Northeastern Illinois University	IL	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Northwestern College	IA	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Saint Elizabeth University	NJ	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Siena College	NY	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
St. Olaf College	MN	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Tennessee State University	TN	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Alabama at Birmingham	AL	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Alabama at Birmingham	AL	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Arkansas	AR	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Arkansas	AR	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Louisiana at Monroe	LA	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of New England	ME	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee	WI	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee	WI	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
University of Wisconsin-Superior	WI	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Utah State University	UT	Baccalaureate	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards
Utah State University	UT	Master’s	2015	Instruct the Site Visitor to Discuss both General and Specific Standards

Reaffirmation Determination

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Decision	Elaboration
Azusa Pacific University	CA	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Azusa Pacific University	CA	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Brescia University	KY	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
California Baptist University	CA	Master’s	2015	Defer a Decision on Reaffirmation of Accreditation to the Next Meeting and Request Clarifying Information	The COA deferred a decision for one meeting. The program is instructed to submit requisite documentation for the COA to make a decision at the next meeting.
California State University, Fullerton	CA	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years With a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the COA	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based on: program mission and goals (AS 1.0.1), program mission statement and consistency with profession's purpose and values. explicit curriculum generalist practice (AS M2.0.2), the program's rationale for its formal curriculum design. explicit curriculum generalist practice (AS M2.0.3), the program's matrix implementing the nine social work competencies. 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.
Campbell University	NC	Baccalaureate	2015	Defer a Decision on Reaffirmation of Accreditation to the Next Meeting and Request Clarifying Information	The COA deferred a decision for one meeting. The program is instructed to submit requisite documentation for the COA to make a decision at the next meeting.
Centenary University	NJ	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The COA 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.
Clarke University	IA	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based on: program mission and goals (AS 1.0.1), program mission statement and consistency with profession's purpose and values. assessment (AS 4.0.4), process to evaluate outcomes and specific changes to the program linked to data.
Clarke University	IA	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based on: program mission and goals (AS 1.0.1), program mission statement and consistency with profession's purpose and values. implicit curriculum student development - admissions (AS 3.1.4), policies for transfer of credit.
College of Saint Rose	NY	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The COA 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.
College of Saint Rose	NY	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Daemen College	NY	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Daemen College	NY	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Florida Atlantic University	FL	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Greenville University	IL	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Illinois State University	IL	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Illinois State University	IL	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Liberty University	VA	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Madonna University	MI	Master’s	2015	Defer a Decision on Reaffirmation of Accreditation to the Next Meeting and Request Clarifying Information	The COA deferred a decision for one meeting. The program is instructed to submit requisite documentation for the COA to make a decision at the next meeting.
Marshall University	WV	Master’s	2015	Defer a Decision on Reaffirmation of Accreditation to the Next Meeting and Request Clarifying Information	The COA deferred a decision for one meeting. The program is instructed to submit requisite documentation for the COA to make a decision at the next meeting.
Oakland University	MI	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Philander Smith College	AR	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Ramapo College	NJ	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Ramapo College	NJ	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Sacred Heart University	CT	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Spalding University	KY	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
St. Cloud State University	MN	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based On: explicit curriculum generalist practice (AS B2.0.3), the program's matrix implementing the nine social work competencies.
St. Cloud State University	MN	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The COA 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.
Tennessee Wesleyan University	TN	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Touro University	NY	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years With a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the COA	The COA 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 Akron	OH	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years With a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the COA	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based On: implicit curriculum student development - admissions (AS 3.1.5), policies for not granting course credit for life or work experience. implicit curriculum student development - retention & termination (AS 3.1.7), policies for evaluating student academic and professional performance.
University of Akron	OH	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards but identifies one or more areas of concern that must be addressed in a progress report. Based On: implicit curriculum student development - admissions (AS 3.1.5), policies for not granting course credit for life or work experience.
University of North Dakota	ND	Baccalaureate	2015	Defer a Decision on Reaffirmation of Accreditation to the Next Meeting and Request Clarifying Information	The COA deferred a decision for one meeting. The program is instructed to submit requisite documentation for the COA to make a decision at the next meeting.
University of North Dakota	ND	Master’s	2015	Defer a Decision on Reaffirmation of Accreditation to the Next Meeting and Request Clarifying Information	The COA deferred a decision for one meeting. The program is instructed to submit requisite documentation for the COA to make a decision at the next meeting.
University of Northern Iowa	IA	Baccalaureate	2015	Place the Program on Conditional Accredited Status	The COA finds the program out of compliance with one or more educational policy and/or accreditation standard and places it on Conditional Accredited status if it believes that noncompliance issues can be resolved by the program within 1 year. The COA found the program to be out of compliance with the following standards: implicit curriculum faculty (AS 3.2.3), requirements for faculty-to-student ratio, and faculty size commensurate with program offerings and responsibilities. The COA had concerns with the following standards: program mission and goals (AS 1.0.2), consistency between program mission and institutional mission across program options. field education (AS B2.2.9), field educator credentials. implicit curriculum faculty (AS 3.2.1), faculty qualifications and service to the program. implicit curriculum faculty (AS 3.2.2), requirements for faculty teaching social work practice courses. implicit curriculum faculty (AS B3.2.4), requirements for minimum number of faculty. implicit curriculum administration and governance - administrative structure (AS B3.3.4b), baccalaureate program director full-time appointment. implicit curriculum administration and governance - administrative structure (AS B3.3.5c), baccalaureate field director administrative release time. implicit curriculum administration and governance - resources (AS 3.4.1), budget development and sufficient of resources to achieve mission and goals. assessment (AS 4.0.1), program's plan for ongoing competency assessment of student outcomes. assessment (AS 4.0.3), public posting of program's report of most recent outcomes (minimally every 2 years).
University of Northern Iowa	IA	Master’s	2015	Place the Program on Conditional Accredited Status	The COA finds the program out of compliance with one or more educational policy and/or accreditation standard and places it on Conditional Accredited status if it believes that noncompliance issues can be resolved by the program within 1 year. The COA found the program to be out of compliance with the following standards: implicit curriculum faculty (AS 3.2.3), requirements for faculty-to-student ratio, and faculty size commensurate with program offerings and responsibilities. The COA had concerns with the following standards: program mission and goals (AS 1.0.2), consistency between program mission and institutional mission across program options. explicit curriculum generalist practice (AS M2.0.2), the program's rationale for its formal curriculum design explicit curriculum specialized practice (AS M2.1.2), the program's rationale for its formal curriculum design. field education (AS M2.2.9), field educator credentials. implicit curriculum faculty (AS 3.2.1), faculty qualifications and service to the program. implicit curriculum faculty (AS 3.2.2), requirements for faculty teaching social work practice courses. implicit curriculum faculty (AS M3.2.4), requirements for minimum number of faculty. implicit curriculum administration and governance - administrative structure (AS M3.3.5c), master's field director administrative release time. implicit curriculum administration and governance - resources (AS 3.4.1), budget development and sufficient of resources to achieve mission and goals. assessment (AS 4.0.1), program's plan for ongoing competency assessment of student outcomes. assessment (AS 4.0.3), public posting of program's report of most recent outcomes (minimally every 2 years). assessment (AS 4.0.4), process to evaluate outcomes and specific changes to the program linked to data.
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay	WI	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay	WI	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years	The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards.
Walden University	MN	Baccalaureate	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years With a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the COA	The COA 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).
West Chester University	PA	Master’s	2015	Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years With a Progress Report to be Reviewed by the COA	The COA 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 M2.0.2), the program's rationale for its formal curriculum design. assessment (AS 4.0.3), public posting of program's report of most recent outcomes (minimally every 2 years).

First Progress Report

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Decision	Elaboration
Ball State University	IN	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.
Bethany College	WV	Baccalaureate	2015	Request a 2nd Progress Report to be Reviewed by the COA	The COA 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 3.0.3), continually improve learning environment.
Boston University	MA	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.
Capella University	MN	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.
Colorado State University-Pueblo	CO	Master’s	2015	Request a 2nd Progress Report to be Reviewed By the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The COA 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 4.0.4), process to evaluate outcomes and specific changes to the program linked to data.
Eastern Mennonite University	VA	Baccalaureate	2015	Accept the 1st Progress Report	All of the areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.
George Fox University	OR	Master’s	2015	Accept the 1st Progress Report	All of the areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.
Juniata College	PA	Baccalaureate	2015	Request a 2nd Progress Report to be Reviewed By the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The COA finds that one or more of the concerns in the first progress report are still areas of concern and requests a second progress report. Based On: implicit curriculum student development- admissions (AS B3.1.1), admission criteria to social work program.
Lesley University	MA	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.
Lindenwood University	MO	Baccalaureate	2015	Request a 2nd Progress Report to be Reviewed By the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The COA 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 B2.0.3), the program's matrix implementing the nine social work competencies.
Middle Tennessee State University	TN	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.
Monmouth 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.
Monmouth University	NJ	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.
Neumann University	PA	Baccalaureate	2015	Request a 2nd Progress Report to be Reviewed By the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The COA 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 B2.0.3), the program's matrix implementing the nine social work competencies.
New Mexico State University	NM	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.
Savannah State University	GA	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.
Slippery Rock University	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.
Tabor College	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.
Tennessee State University	TN	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 Phoenix	AZ	Baccalaureate	2015	Request a 2nd Progress Report to be Reviewed by the Program's Accreditation Specialist	The COA 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).

Second Progress Report

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Decision	Elaboration
Benedict College	SC	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.
Kentucky State University	KY	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.
Shaw University	NC	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.
St. Augustine College	IL	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 South Florida	FL	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.
West Texas A&M University	TX	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 Nebraska at Omaha

Master’s

2015

Restore Accredited Status

The COA review of the program’s restoration report finds that the program has taken corrective action and is in compliance with all standards. No further action is required.

COA Executive Committee Reviews

Program	State	Level	EPAS	Decision	Elaboration
Troy University	AL	Baccalaureate	2015	Place the Program on Conditional Accredited Status	The COA finds the program out of compliance with one or more educational policy and/or accreditation standard and places it on Conditional Accredited status if it believes that noncompliance issues can be resolved by the program within 1 year. The COA found the program to be out of compliance with the following standards: 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. implicit curriculum administration and governance - resources (AS 3.4.1), budget development and sufficient of resources to achieve mission and goals.
Troy University	AL	Master’s	2015	Place the Program on Conditional Accredited Status	The COA finds the program out of compliance with one or more educational policy and/or accreditation standard and places it on Conditional Accredited status if it believes that noncompliance issues can be resolved by the program within 1 year. The COA found the program to be out of compliance with the following standards: 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 M3.3.5c), master's field director administrative release time. implicit curriculum administration and governance - resources (AS 3.4.1), budget development and sufficient of resources to achieve mission and goals.
Utah Valley University	UT	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.

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