This guide provides inclusive higher education program personnel with a comprehensive look at the program accreditation process. This guide includes the 10 standard areas and 38 standards including the guidance and required for review (evidence) necessary to pursue program accreditation. In addition, information about the self-study, site visit and processes related to program accreditation are included. Programs should reference this guide at any point during the pre-accreditation or accreditation process.
National Coordinating Center Accreditation Workgroup and Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council (2024). The 2024 Guide to Accreditation for Higher Education Programs for Students with Intellectual Disability. Boston, MA: University of Massachusetts Boston, Institute for Community Inclusion.