Accreditations
Institutional Accreditation
The University of the Incarnate Word is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, doctorate and professional degrees University of the Incarnate Word also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of University of the Incarnate Word may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Accreditation
The entry-level Problem-Based Learning Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of the Incarnate Word is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) 3030 Potomac Ave. Suite 100, Alexandria, VA, 22305-3085; phone: (703) 706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (210) 283-6477 or email dptadmissions@uiwtx.edu.
Please note that the post-professional online Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of the Incarnate Word is not subject to accreditation by CAPTE.
Policy
The Policy for Compliance with Accreditation Policies and Procedures defines the procedures for maintaining ongoing compliance with CAPTE criteria and standards. The School of Rehabilitation Sciences, through its policies and procedures, is committed to assuring compliance with the evaluative criteria established by CAPTE.
Procedure
The School of Rehabilitation Sciences is committed to maintaining complete compliance with all accreditation criteria as prescribed by CAPTE. This includes but is not limited to timely submission of all required documents including:
- Annual Accreditation Reports (AAR)
- Self-Study Reports
- Program data related to admission, graduation and outcome measures
- Timely submission of all fees associated with CAPTE accreditation
- Timely notice of any planned or unexpected substantive program changes
- Timely notice of institutional factors that may affect the program
- Timely remediation of any situation that may result in CAPTE noncompliance
Responsibility
The Dean or designee(s) will be responsible for maintaining CAPTE compliance (UIW Faculty Handbook, Organization/Governance – Academic Deans' Roles and Responsibilities; Chapter 2: 17. May 2014)
The entry-level Problem-Based Learning Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of the Incarnate Word is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) 3030 Potomac Ave. Suite 100, Alexandria, VA, 22305-3085; phone: (703) 706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (210) 283-6477 or email dptadmissions@uiwtx.edu.
Additional CAPTE Contact Information:
Mary Romanello, PT, PhD - Director, Accreditation
Phone: (703) 706-3241
Email: maryromanello@apta.org
Doreen Stiskal, PT, MS, PhD - Manager, PT Programs
Phone: (703) 706-3247
Email: doreenstiskal@apta.org
American Physical Therapy Association
Phone: (703) 684-2782 / (800) 999-2782
Fax: (703) 684 7343
Doctor of Occupational Therapy Accreditation
Candidacy Status: The University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, Entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program
The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.
The program must have a pre-accreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
The UIW OTD program requires the student to complete all graduation, fieldwork, and doctoral capstone requirements. Students must complete 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork, as well as an individual 14-week capstone experience within 24 months following the completion of the didactic portion of the program.
The doctoral capstone experience must be started after completion of all coursework and Level II fieldwork, as well as, completion of preparatory activities defined in 2018 ACOTE OTD Standard D.1.3.
Master's of Science in Athletic Training Accreditation
In May 2005, the Athletic Training Education Program was granted initial accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) through the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Athletic Training (JRC-AT) recommendation. CAAHEP is the largest external programmatic accreditor for the health sciences fields.
In July 2006, the JRC-AT broke away from CAAHEP to form the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). This is an independent accreditation agency dedicated to the advancement of the education of athletic trainers.
The program is re-accredited from CAATE until the 2029-2030 academic year.
CAATE Program Information and Outcomes: https://caate.net/program-info/52/