School of Audiology Accreditation

Program Accreditation Status

The residential Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) educational program in audiology at Pacific University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 FREE or 301-296-5700.

University Accreditation Status

Pacific University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). 

Accreditation FAQs

(1) How can I get more information about the CAA and its accreditation standards?

More information on the CAA and its accreditation standards may be obtained by:

  • Accessing the documents on the CAA’s website
  • Contacting the CAA office at ASHA’s headquarters: 2200 Research Blvd, #310, Rockville, MD 20850
  • Calling ASHA's Action Center: 800-498-2071 FREE

(2) Why did Pacific University choose CAA accreditation instead of ACAE accreditation?

The Oregon Administrative Rules for audiology licensure stipulate that the accrediting organization that approves graduate programs is the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.  At this time, the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE) is not recognized in the Oregon Administrative Rules.

(3) What is the procedure for submitting a complaint to the CAA about a program?

Per the CAA, a complaint may be submitted to the CAA by any student, instructional staff member, speech-language pathologist, audiologist, and/or member of the public. Complaints must:

  • Be against an accredited graduate education program or program in candidacy status in audiology and/or speech language pathology;
  • Relate to the Standards for Accreditation of Entry-Level Graduate Education Programs in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology;
  • Clearly describe the specific nature of the conduct being complained about, which must have occurred at least in part within five years of the date the complaint is filed, describe the relationship of the complaint to the accreditation standards, and provide supporting data for the charge;
  • Include verification, if the complaint is from a student or faculty/instructional staff member, that the complainant exhausted all pertinent institutional grievance and review mechanisms before submitting a complaint to the CAA;
  • Include the complainant's name, address, and telephone contact information and the complainant's relationship to the program in order for the Accreditation Office staff to verify the source of the information; and
  • Be signed and submitted in writing via U.S. mail, overnight courier, or hand-delivery to the following address: Chair, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850.