Policy A.2.k. Adding a Degree Program During an Accreditation Cycle

Policy A.2.k Adding a Degree Program during an Accreditation Cycle. An institution with one or more accredited counseling specialized practice area degree program(s) with no encumbrance, such as delinquent in fees, standards cited, or imposed sanctions, may add new accredited specialized practice area(s) or a doctoral degree program. The requisite
application for the addition of new degree program(s) must occur within four years of the
current grant of accreditation.

Revised policy – Effective July 1, 2026

Policy A.2.k Adding a Degree Program during an Accreditation Cycle. An institution that holds one or more accredited counseling specialized practice area degree program(s) may apply for additional accredited specialized practice area degree program(s) and/or a doctoral degree program. An application to add new degree program(s) must be submitted within four years of the current grant of accreditation.

If the program has any encumbrances, including but not limited to delinquent fees, cited standards, imposed sanctions, or an issued notice to show cause, this may result in the adding program(s) review being delayed until the encumbrance(s) are satisfactorily resolved, or in the review being canceled.

This individual policy is part of The CACREP 2024 Accreditation Policy Document.