Which organization accredits Social Work education (Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral)?

• A. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• B. Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
• C. American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
• D. American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA)

Answer: (A)

CSWE, the Council on Social Work Education, is the organization that accredits social work education. It sets the standards and oversees accreditation of social work programs at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, ensuring that curricula, field education, faculty qualifications, and student outcomes meet profession-wide expectations. While doctoral-level social work training exists, the primary accrediting function in this field is carried out by CSWE. The other organizations focus on different disciplines—CACREP accredits counseling and related programs, AMTA is for music therapy, and ADTA is for dance/movement therapy—so they aren’t the primary social work accreditor.