Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education

Profile of Accredited Institutions, 2020-2021:

Accredited U.S. and non-U.S. Institutions:

n/a

Students

5 Total Degree-Granting:

3	Public
2	Private Nonprofit
0	Private For-Profit

n/a Total Non-Degree-Granting:

n/a	Public
n/a	Private Nonprofit
n/a	Private For-Profit

Profile of Accredited Programs, 2020-2021:

Accredited U.S. and non-U.S. Programs:

n/a

Students

5 Total Degree-Granting:

3	Public
2	Private Nonprofit
0	Private For-Profit

n/a Total Non-Degree-Granting:

0	Public
0	Private Nonprofit
0	Private For-Profit

Recognition Status as of 2020-2021:

Recognized by: Council for Higher Education Accreditation

Range of Accreditation Activity:

ACAE accredits doctoral-level programs in audiology within the United States. Programs are located in regionally recognized institutions, e.g., universities and colleges. Students who are eligible for licensure in audiology in the U.S. must be graduates of an accredited program and have successfully passed a recognized national examination.

Sponsoring Organization:

ACAE is an independent 501(c)(3) organization. It is also a partner of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA).

International Accreditation Activity:

0	Non-U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.
0	U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.
No	Organization evaluates credentials or degrees from outside the U.S.

Operating Information for Accrediting Unit Only:

Budget:

$52,369

$25,508	Direct support from any sponsoring organization
$0	In-kind support from any sponsoring organization

Employees and Volunteers:

0	Full-time Employees
2	Part-time Employees
40	Volunteers - Served 2020-2021

Composition of Decision-Making Body

11 Member BOD: 1 Chair, 1 Vice-Chair, 1 Secretary-Treasurer, 7 Members at-large, 1 Public Member

Profile of 2020-2021 Accreditation Activities :

Frequency of Comprehensive Reviews and Required Follow-Up: Every 10 years for re-accreditation with annual reports required each year

Frequency of Comprehensive Review of Accreditation Standards: Every 8-10 years

Summary of 2020-2021 Formal Actions:

1	Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Granted
0	Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Denied
0	Initial Accreditation Granted
0	Initial Accreditation Denied
2	Accreditation Continued Following Comprehensive Review
0	Accreditation Continued Following Comprehensive Review with Required Follow-up
0	Notice or Warning
0	Probation
0	Show Cause
0	Accreditation Terminated or Removed
0	Actions under Appeal
0	Other

Summary of Additional 2020-2021 Actions:

1	Substantive Changes Reviewed
3	Site Visits
0	Voluntary Discontinuance or Expiration of Accreditation

Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE)

Profile of Accrediting Organization, 2020-2021

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