Tag: Accreditation

Kinesiology Program awarded accreditation by CAAHEP

The OLLU Kinesiology Program has been awarded accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). OLLU is one of only two universities in Texas to receive this prestigious accreditation status.

“The commission recognizes your organization’s commitment to continuous quality improvement in health professions education, as demonstrated by your participation in CAAHEP programmatic accreditation,” said Donald Balasa, JD, MBA, president of CAAHEP.

OLLU’s Kinesiology Program had to demonstrate compliance with standards set forth by CAAHEP. They were established in conjunction with the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences, American College of Sports Medicine, American Council on Exercise, American Kinesiotherapy Association, American Red Cross, National Academy of Sports Medicine, and National Council on Strength and Fitness.

CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines can be found on the website, http://www.caahep.org.

MA in Communication Sciences and Disorders completes reaffirmation of accreditation with flying colors  

OLLU’s master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders has received reaffirmation of accreditation from the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA). The program was found compliant in all areas and requires no follow-up. The accreditation period runs through April 30, 2030. 

The program is part of OLLU’s Woolfolk School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, home to university’s nationally recognized programs in speech-language pathology. OLLU established the first program in communication disorders in South Texas more than 60 years ago and was the first institution in the state to combine professional training with clinical service with through the Harry Jersig Speech-Language-Hearing Center.