Academic Accreditation
The Council on Accreditation recognizes academic programs in colleges and universities that prepare new professionals to enter the broad field of recreation, park resources, and leisure services.
ABOUT
COA Accreditation is a status granted to an academic program that meets or exceeds stated criteria of educational quality. In the United States, accreditation of professional preparation curricula is conferred by non-governmental bodies, which are often closely associated with professional associations in the field. The Council on Accreditation for Recreation, Park Resources and Leisure Services (COA) accredits baccalaureate degree programs in this profession. Click here to learn more about COA Accreditation.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
For more information about COA activities including changes to the accreditation program, please see the information below. The COA Memos, sent following the Council's spring and fall meetings, are distributed to all accredited academic programs, appliant programs, and COA visitors via email.
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The COA Handbook and COA Standards, found within the Resources Section, provide comprehensive detail about the academic accreditation program. For direct assistance, please email coa@nrpa.org or phone (703) 858-2150.