Council on Academic Accreditation HOME ABOUT Programs Reporting Site Visits Resources Type your search query here × Apply Now for 2027 CAA and CAA Nominating Committee Apply by May 1, 2026 Read more. Previous Next Committed to Quality The CAA serves the public by promoting excellence in the graduate education of audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Through a peer review process, the CAA establishes accreditation standards and facilitates continuous quality improvement of the programs it accredits. Graduates of CAA-accredited and candidate programs are educated in a core set of skills and knowledge required for entry into independent professional practice. The CAA is committed to quality, and dedicated to audiology and speech-language pathology programs’ success in preparing future professionals. Accreditation Handbook The Accreditation Handbook [PDF] contains the policies and procedures that govern the CAA's operations, including the conduct of accreditation reviews of eligible programs. Standards for Accreditation The CAA has adopted Standards for Accreditation [PDF] for review of eligible graduate education programs in audiology and speech-language pathology. These revised standards are in effect as of January 1, 2023. CAA Programs Find information for all CAA accredited and candidate graduate programs, including programs’ accreditation history, upcoming site visit dates and recent decisions. Upcoming Dates & Deadlines Sep 23 CAA Meeting: Fall September 23 – 26, 2026 News & Announcements Call for Volunteer Applications Proposed Revisions to CAA Standards 2025 Call for Peer Comment: Accreditation Fees View more news The Value of Selecting a CAA-Accredited Graduate Program About ASHA The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for members and affiliates who are audiologists, speech-language pathologists, speech, language, and hearing scientists, audiology and speech-language pathology assistants, and students. Connect With ASHA About the CAA The Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) accredits eligible clinical doctoral programs in audiology and master's degree programs in speech-language pathology. The CAA relies on a dedicated corps of volunteers serving as Council members and site visitors to accomplish the work of the accreditation program. Contact the CAA Questions and/or requests for information about accreditation or the CAA can be directed to: The Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 2200 Research Boulevard, #310 Rockville, MD 20850 800-498-2071 Email the CAA Site Help | AZ Topic Index | Privacy Statement | Terms of Use © 1997- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association ASHA Homepage