CHEA Recognition

At its September 29-30, 2014 Board of Directors meeting, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) granted Recognition to CAATE, a vote of approval for CAATE’s effectiveness in assuring and improving quality in higher education. Read the CHEA letter.

CAATE’s CHEA Scope of Recognition

The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredits professional and post-professional programs in athletic training at the baccalaureate and master's degree levels and non-degree residency programs in specialty areas of athletic training within the United States and internationally (2019).

The Council for Higher Education Accreditation is a national advocate and institutional voice for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation. Recognition signifies to the higher education community and the public that the accrediting organization:

• Serves institutions and programs with the highest regard for integrity of practice and ethical behavior and demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Promotes academic quality and continuous improvement
• Serves higher education, students, and the public by communicating its accreditation decisions
• Makes determinations about academic quality in higher education
• Implements and enforces its standards and policies
• Acknowledges and affirms the institution and program mission and purposes

The CAATE undergoes a full recognition review every 10 years.