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Accreditation Handbook—Chapter XV: Overview of Application Review Processes


The CAA accreditation program is open to graduate education programs that offer (or are developing):

  • A master’s degree program in speech-language pathology
  • A clinical doctoral program in audiology

Submitting Accreditation Reports

For programs voluntarily seeking to becoming accredited by the CAA or designated as a candidate for accreditation (for new or developing programs), the CAA requires documentation of compliance with its Standards for Accreditation, via completion and submission of an application and annual reports. The accreditation peer review process is comprehensive—looking at a program from many angles and against standards that have been developed by the professions as indicators of quality in the discipline of communication sciences and disorders. As a result, detailed documentation is required.

Programs planning to file an Application for Candidacy or a Substantive Change Plan must use the appropriate form and submit according to the outlined procedures. For instructions, questions, or additional information please email the staff in the Accreditation Office to discuss eligibility, the review process, timelines, and related fees. All CAA reviews and decisions are based on the program’s compliance with the CAA’s Standards for Accreditation.

FormDue DateNotice of Intent Required?Should a Fee Accompany?Staff Contact
Application for AccreditationFebruary 1 or August 1Yes (initial only)Yes—initial applications
No—continuing accreditation
Accreditation Office
Annual ReportFebruary 1 or August 1NoNoAccreditation Office
Application for CandidacyFebruary 1 or August 1YesYesTess Kirsch
Candidacy Annual Progress Report [DOC]February 1 or August 1NoNoAnne Curley
Substantive Change PlansFebruary 1 or August 1YesNoAccreditation Office
Administrative Structure Change Notice [PDF]Within 30 days of changeN/ANoAccreditation Office
Program Director Change Notice [DOC]Within 30 days of changeN/ANoAccreditation Office

Report Submission Time Lines

Accreditation reports, including (re)accreditation applications, annual reports, and substantive change plans, must be submitted online to the CAA in either February or August, based on the program’s accreditation anniversary date:

February 1August 1
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Recent Updates to the Accreditation Handbook

The CAA maintains a policy and procedures document to support the accreditation program and its activities. The contents of the Accreditation Handbook are dynamic, and as a result, policies and procedures are reviewed and updated as needed.

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The Accreditation Handbook contains the policies and procedures that govern the CAA's operations, including the conduct of accreditation reviews of eligible programs.

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The CAA has adopted Standards for Accreditation for review of eligible graduate education programs in audiology and speech-language pathology.

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The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for members and affiliates who are audiologists, speech-language pathologists, speech, language, and hearing scientists, audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel, and students.

About the CAA

The Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) accredits eligible clinical doctoral programs in audiology and master's degree programs in speech-language pathology. The CAA relies on a dedicated corps of volunteers serving as Council members and site visitors to accomplish the work of the accreditation program.

Contact the CAA

Questions and/or requests for information about accreditation or the CAA can be directed to:

The Council on Academic Accreditation in
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2200 Research Boulevard, #310
Rockville, MD 20850

800-498-2071

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