Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education

Profile of Accredited Programs, 2020-2021:

315

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

3,069

Students

315 Total Degree-Granting:

175	Public
129	Private Nonprofit
1	Private For-Profit

12 Total Non-Degree-Granting:

1	Public
7	Private Nonprofit
4	Private For-Profit

Recognition Status as of 2020-2021:

Recognized by: Council for Higher Education Accreditation

Range of Accreditation Activity:

The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredits professional programs at the baccalaureate and master’s degree levels and post-professional degree programs at the master’s and doctoral degree levels and non-degree residency and fellowship programs in specialty areas of athletic training in the United States and internationally.

Sponsoring Organization:

None.

International Accreditation Activity:

Non-U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.

U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.

Organization evaluates credentials or degrees from outside the U.S.

Program Countries

Spain

Operating Information for Accrediting Unit Only:

Budget:

$2,044,000

$0	Direct support from any sponsoring organization
$0	In-kind support from any sponsoring organization

Employees and Volunteers:

6	Full-time Employees
8	Part-time Employees
250	Volunteers - Served 2020-2021

Composition of Decision-Making Body

The CAATE Board of Commissioners is made up of 13 Commissioners.

Profile of 2020-2021 Accreditation Activities :

Frequency of Comprehensive Reviews and Required Follow-Up: Every 10 years for continuing accreditation professional programs, every 7 years for continuing accreditation residency/fellowship programs. Five years for initially accredited programs at all levels.

Frequency of Comprehensive Review of Accreditation Standards: Every 5 years.

Summary of 2020-2021 Formal Actions:

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

Summary of Additional 2020-2021 Actions:

24	Substantive Changes Reviewed
36	Site Visits
40	Voluntary Discontinuance or Expiration of Accreditation

Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)

Profile of Accrediting Organization, 2020-2021

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