Program Changes
Purpose: The purpose of this guide is to outline the accreditation steps required for program changes.
Rationale: The CAHME process ensures that any new program modalities or significant program changes maintain the quality and integrity of the program in accordance with accreditation standards.
Required Notifications: All programs are required to notify CAHME of program changes as defined below.
Change in Leadership
(ex. program director, department chair)
Submission Type: Email
CAHME staff will update internal records to reflect this change. Review by Substantive Change Committee is not necessary.
Track or Degree
- Addition of new tracks or degrees
- Change to existing track or degree*
Submission Type: Substantive Change Form
Review by the Substantive Change Committee is necessary. Program will be notified of the decision.
*Examples of changes to current track or degree
- major curriculum change
- degree
- competency model
- primary method of delivery (in-person, online, etc)
- decrease in required numbers of credits
Other Changes
(ex. merger, withdrawal, etc.)
Submission Type: Formal Letter via Email
Review by the Substantive Change Committee is necessary. Additional information or clarification may be requested. Program will be notified of the decision.
Examples of Other Changes
- loss of key faculty that threatens the program’s ability to offer the accredited degree offerings,
- merger with another program or institution,
- movement to another school or department in the university,
- withdrawal of or loss of school or institutional accreditation,
- withdrawal of program resources by the university that meaningfully threatens sustainability of the program in its current form,
- other substantive changes that could impact the ability for the program to meet its mission
For More Information:
VP of Accreditation
301-298-1820 ext. 4
ebrichto@cahme.org
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