Practice Doctorate Program Accreditation
CSWE and its Board of Accreditation (BOA) piloted the accreditation of practice doctorate programs from 2021-2025. It is anticipated that additional practice doctorate programs will be able to seek accreditation in late-2025. This timeline is subject to change pending Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) review and expansion of the BOA’s accreditation scope. CSWE’s BOA is currently recognized(Opens in a new window) by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) to accredit baccalaureate and master’s social work degree programs in the United States and its territories.
Programs interested in seeking accreditation are encouraged to complete the Practice Doctorate Program Record Audit Form. This will allow CSWE to maintain accurate records to communicate important updates as they become available
Practice Doctorate Accrediation Information: