The Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) is recognized as an accrediting agency by two entities:
The CAA's scope of recognition with CHEA is for the accreditation of master's and entry-level doctoral programs in speech-language pathology and audiology. The CAA and its predecessors have been recognized continually by CHEA and its predecessors since 1964. CHEA’s recognition is for the maximum 10-year period for the accreditation and preaccreditation (Accreditation Candidate) throughout the U.S. of these education programs. The CAA also is recognized by U.S. Secretary of Education as authorized by United States law. The scope of this recognition may differ from the CHEA Recognition Statement. Please consult the U.S. Department of Education Web site for additional information.
The CAA's scope of recognition with ED is for the accreditation and preaccreditation (Accreditation Candidate) throughout the U.S. of education programs in audiology and speech-language pathology leading to the first professional or clinical degree at the master's or doctoral level and the accreditation of these programs offered via distance education. The CAA and its predecessors have been recognized continually by the Secretary of Education since 1967. ED's recognition is effective for the maximum five-year period.
For more information about the CAA, contact Patti Tice at ptice@asha.org or Tess Kirsch at tkirsch@asha.org