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Substantive Change Process

Substantive Change Forms

Addition of New Track or Degree

The addition of a modality to a currently accredited program:

  • The addition of a different instructional delivery method (i.e. online, in-person, residential, hybrid)
  • The addition of a track targeting a different student population (i.e. early careerists, mid-careerists, highly experienced students)
  • The addition of a different conferred degree
  • The addition of a satellite or secondary campus or other location used for instruction
  • The incorporation of a duel or multi-degree option if creditws from the non-accredited degree are counted towards the completion of the acccredited degree program

Complete the New Track Substantive Change Form.

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Change to Existing Track or Degree

For major changes to current track or degree, including but not limited to:

  • curriculum
  • degree
  • competency model
  • primary method of delivery (in-person, online, etc)
  • decrease in required number of credits

Complete the Existing Track Substantive Change Form

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Consult the CAHME Fee Schedule for Substantive Change fees.

 

Substantive Change Process

Complete Application

Complete the appropriate Substantive Change Application Form. Ensure that all sections are competed accurately and throughly. Incomplete applications may result in delays.

Submit Application

Submit your completed application form and all supporting documents to the Chief Accreditation Officer, Eric Brichto, at ebrichto@cahme.org. Substantive change applications must be received by February 1 for review at the Spring Substantive Change Committee meeting, and September 1 for review at the Fall Substantive Change Committee meeting.

Review Process

Our review process includes:

  • Preliminary review for completeness
  • Detailed evaluation by the substantive change committee
  • Possible request for additional information or clarification
  • Detailed desk review (if necessary)
  • Site visit (if necessary)

Notification

Once the review process is complete, you will receive an official notification of the decision. If approved, you will receive further instructions on implementing the change. If not approved, feedback, will be provided, and you may resubmit your application after addressing the concerns raised.

For More Information:

Eric Brichto
Chief Accreditation Officer
301-298-1820 ext. 4
ebrichto@cahme.org