February 2022 COA Decisions
Council on Social Work Education Commission on Accreditation
Notice of Accreditation Actions
Accrediting agencies recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation are required to notify the public of the basis for final accreditation decisions. The Commission on Accreditation (COA) meets this requirement by publishing a notice of accreditation actions on its website after each commission meeting. COA meets in February, June, and October each year.
The COA took the following actions at its February 2022 meeting regarding the social work programs sponsored by the institutions listed below. Actions taken below are listed by decision category. Standards referenced in this report can be reviewed in our 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.
Grant Candidacy Status
The COA finds that the program is in compliance with Benchmark I and grants the program Candidacy status. The decision letter instructs the program to prepare Benchmark II in preparation for its Commissioner Visit II.
Baccalaureate
- California Baptist University (CA)
- Grand Canyon University (AZ)
- University of Saint Mary (KS)
- University of Texas at Tyler (TX)
Master's
- Bethel University (MN)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (PA)
- Carroll College (MT)
- Eastern Kentucky University (KY)
- La Salle University (PA)
- Lancaster Bible College (PA)
- Liberty University (VA)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University (NE)
- Pacific Oaks College (CA)
Defer a Decision on Candidacy
The COA decides to defer a decision when the program’s documentation is insufficient to make a decision. A deferral is for one meeting only. Before the next commission meeting the program is expected to submit the documentation or clarification necessary for the COA to make a decision.
Master's
- Eastern University (PA), based on Faculty
- King University (TN), based on Specialized Practice and Admissions
Grant a Second Year of Candidacy
The COA finds that the program is in compliance with Benchmark II and grants the program a second year in Candidacy. The decision letter instructs the program to prepare its Initial Accreditation Self-Study in preparation for its Commissioner Visit III.
Baccalaureate
- Maryville University (MO)
- Touro University Worldwide (CA)
- University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (CO)
Master's
- Dordt University (IA)
- Fort Hays State University (KS)
- Lesley University (MA)
- Missouri Baptist University (MO)
- University of Pikeville (KY)
Defer a Decision on Second Year of Candidacy
The COA decides to defer a decision when the program’s documentation is insufficient to make a decision. A deferral is for one meeting only. Before the next commission meeting the program is expected to submit the documentation or clarification necessary for the COA to make a decision.
Baccalaureate
- Kansas Wesleyan University (KS), based on Generalist Practice; Field Education; Diversity; and Assessment
- Pacific Oaks College (CA), based on Advisement, retention, and termination and Assessment
- Sitting Bull College (ND), based on Field Education; Advisement, retention, and termination; Administrative Structure; and Assessment
Master's
- University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (CO), based on Assessment
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.
Baccalaureate
- Marian University (IN)
Master's
- Winona State University (MN)
Grant Initial Accreditation for 8 Years With a Progress Report
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 that the COA will review. The COA’s letter identifies specific areas of concern for the progress report that will be due within 1 year.
Baccalaureate
- Lesley University (MA), based on Admissions
- University of Phoenix (AZ), based on Assessment
Master's
- Ball State University (IN), Administrative Structure and Assessment
- Colorado State University-Pueblo (CO), based on Assessment
- Middle Tennessee State University (TN), based on Diversity and Admissions
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (MN), based on Field Education and Faculty
- Tennessee State University (TN), based on Diversity and Assessment
Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years
The COA finds the program in compliance with all educational policy and accreditation standards and the program was granted continued accreditation for 8 years.
Baccalaureate
- Bridgewater State University (MA)
- Colorado Mesa University (CO)
- Lipscomb University (TN)
- Nyack College (NY)
- Pittsburg State University (KS)
- University of Mary (ND)
- University of the District of Columbia (DC)
- Western Carolina University (NC)
Master's
- Nyack College (NY)
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MN)
- Western Carolina University (NC)
Reaffirm Accreditation for 8 Years with a Progress Report
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. The program was granted continued accreditation for 8 years, with a progress report to be submitted within 1 year.
Baccalaureate
- Bethany College (WV), based on Diversity and Assessment
- Eastern Mennonite University (VA), based on Administrative Structure
- Juniata College (PA), based on Admissions
- Lindenwood University (MO), based on Generalist Practice
- Monmouth University (NJ), based on Resources
- Neumann University (PA), based on Generalist Practice and Assessment
- Slippery Rock University (PA), based on Assessment
- Tabor College (KS), based on Assessment
Master’s
- Capella University (MN), based on Assessment
- George Fox University (OR), based on Generalist Practice and Specialized Practice
- Monmouth University (NJ), based on Resources
Defer a Decision on Reaffirmation of Accreditation to the Next Meeting and Request Clarifying Information
The COA decides to defer a decision when the program’s documentation is insufficient to make a decision. A deferral is for one meeting only. Before the next commission meeting the program is expected to submit the documentation or clarification necessary for the COA to make a decision.
Baccalaureate
- Adrian College (MI), based on Generalist Practice; Diversity; Resources; and Assessment
- Ball State University (IN), based on Faculty and Assessment
- Bluffton University (OH), based on Diversity; Advisement, retention, and termination; and Assessment
- Limestone University (SC), based on Generalist Practice and Assessment
- Lourdes University (OH), based on Field Education; Advisement, retention, and termination; Faculty; and Assessment
- Texas State University (TX), based on Advisement, retention, and termination; Student participation; Faculty; Administrative structure; Resources; and Assessment
- University of Nevada, Reno (NV), based on Generalist Practice; Faculty; and Administrative Structure
Master's
- California State University, Dominguez Hills (CA), based on Faculty
- Seton Hall University (NJ), based on Generalist Practice; Specialized Practice; Field Education; Advisement, retention, and termination; Administrative Structure; Resources; and Assessment
- Texas State University (TX), based on Generalist Practice; Advisement, retention, and termination; Faculty; Administrative structure; Resources; and Assessment
- University of Nevada, Reno (NV), based on Generalist practice; Faculty; and Administrative structure
Accept First Progress Report
All areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.
Baccalaureate
- Florida Memorial University (FL)
- North Carolina Central University (NC)
- Salish Kootenai College (MT)
- State University of New York at Plattsburgh (NY)
- University of Connecticut (CT)
Master's
- College of Saint Scholastica (MN)
- Smith College (MA)
- Southern University at New Orleans (LA)
- Troy University (AL)
- University of Massachusetts Global (CA)
- University of South Florida (FL)
Receive First Progress Report and Request a Second Progress Report
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 to be submitted within 1 year. The COA’ s letter identifies specific areas of concern and a due date for the progress report. If the second progress report is not accepted, the program is automatically placed on conditional accreditation.
Baccalaureate
- Kentucky State University (KY), based on Generalist Practice and Advisement, retention, and termination
- University of Nebraska at Omaha (NE), based on Faculty
- University of South Florida (FL), based on Assessment
- West Texas A&M University (TX), based on Student participation
Master's
- Morgan State University (MD), based on Generalist Practice
Accept Second Progress Report
All areas of concern were addressed in the progress report, and no further action by the program is required.
Baccalaureate
- Lehman College, City University of New York (NY)
- Misericordia University (PA)
- Troy University (AL)
- Utah Valley University (UT)
Master's
- Lehman College, City University of New York (NY)
Request Progress Report following Special Compliance Review
The COA finds one or more areas of concern and requests a progress report to be submitted within 1 year. The COA’ s letter identifies specific areas of concern and a due date for the progress report.
Baccalaureate
- Fort Valley State University (GA), based on Assessment
- Lamar University (TX), based on Assessment
- Long Island University, Post (NY), based on Assessment
- Mercy College (NY), based on Assessment
- Olivet Nazarene University (IL), based on Assessment
- Pacific Union College (CA), based on Assessment
- Saint Elizabeth University (NJ), based on Assessment
Master's
- Missouri State University (MO), based on Assessment
Restore Accredited Status
A program on Conditional Accredited Status submitted a restoration report to have full accreditation restored. The COA review of the program's restoration report finds that the program has taken corrective action and is in compliance with all standards. The program was granted continued accreditation.
Master's
- San Diego State University (CA)
Restore Accredited Status and Request a Progress Report
A program on Conditional Accredited Status submitted a restoration report to have full accreditation restored. The COA review of the program's restoration report finds that the program has taken corrective action and is in compliance with all standards. The program was granted continued accreditation.
Master's
- Boston University (MA), based on Assessment
- Savannah State University (GA), based on Administrative Structure
Order a Modified Site Visit Report
If the COA believes that a program may be out of compliance with one or more educational policy or accreditation standards, the COA can order a modified site visit to collect more information. A site visitor is sent, at the program’s expense, to review specific compliance issues. This program is reviewed at the COA meeting following the site visit.
Baccalaureate
- Gwynedd Mercy University (PA), based on Assessment
Issue a Letter of Instructions to the Site Visitor
A Letter of Instructions is provided to the site visitor and program specifying accreditation standards which the visitor is instructed to address.
Baccalaureate
- Abilene Christian University (TX)
- College at Fredonia, State University of New York (NY)
- Colorado State University (CO)
- Delta State University (MS)
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FL)
- Florida Atlantic University (FL)
- Hunter College, City University of New York (NY)
- Missouri Southern State University (MO)
- Mount St. Joseph University (OH)
- New Mexico State University (NM)
- Radford University (VA)
- Southern Arkansas University (AR)
- Southern Connecticut State University (CT)
- Spalding University (KY)
- Union University (TN)
- Universidad Ana G. Mendez – Carolina Campus (PR)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello (AR)
- University of Southern Mississippi (MS)
- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (TN)
- University of Washington (WA)
- Viterbo University (WI)
- Valparaiso University (IN)
- Warner Pacific University (OR)
Master’s
- Abilene Christian University (TX)
- Colorado State University (CO)
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FL)
- Florida Atlantic University (FL)
- Madonna University (MI)
- New Mexico State University (NM)
- Radford University (VA)
- Southern Connecticut State University (CT)
- Spalding University (KY)
- Union University (TN)
- University of California at Berkeley (CA)
- University of Southern Mississippi (MS)
- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (TN)
- University of Washington (WA)
Grant Initial Accreditation to Post-Master's Fellowship
The COA finds the program in compliance with all accreditation requirements and grants accreditation to fellowship program
Fellowship
- Durham VA Health Care System Interprofessional Fellowship in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Oriented Services (NC)
- University of Pennsylvania School of Policy and Practice & The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Clinical Fellowship in Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health (PA)