Seeking COAMFTE Accreditation

Programs seeking initial accreditation are required to fully implement program policies, processes, resources, outcome-based educational structures, curricular components, and achievement data review consistent with Standards Version 12.5 prior to completing the Letter of Intent.  Master’s and Post-Degree programs must have a cohort of students that have graduated from the MFT program under the curriculum according to COAMFTE Standards 12.5 prior to submitting the Eligibility Criteria Report (Eligibility Criterion F).

Programs applying for accreditation are required to review and become familiar with the COAMFTE accreditation process and COAMFTE policies and procedures that can be found on the links below:

• COAMFTE Accreditation Manual
• Accreditation Process at a Glance
• Accreditation Timeline
• Accreditation Standards 12.5
• Accreditation Forms
• Accreditation Fees

Programs are also encouraged to review the following resources:

• Self-Study Training Resource for Version 12.5
• Self-Study Version 12.5 Checklist
• COAMFTE Hot Tips
• Mini Presentations specific for transitioning to Version 12.5
• Eligibility Criteria Version 12 to Version 12.5 Crosswalk
• Standards Version 12 to Version 12.5 Crosswalk