Amended 2022 Accreditation Standards

This document contains PAB’s preconditions to accreditation and the accreditation standards and criteria. All accredited programs and those applying for accreditation must demonstrate substantial compliance with the standards.

Standards approved February 10, 2025 and are effective January 1, 2026. Programs submitting Self-Study Reports (SSRs) in 2026 and thereafter will be under the Amended 2022 Accreditation Standards and Criteria.

The following standards apply to programs with a fall 2025 & spring 2026 Site Visit: