The Council for Standards in Human Service Education was established in 1979 to give focus and direction to education and training in mental health and human
services throughout the country. CSHSE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Our Mission
The Council is committed to improving the quality, consistency, and relevance of human service education programs and assuring best practices in Human Service Education through evidence-based standards and a peer-review accreditation process.
Our Vision
To promote excellence in human service education, to provide quality assurance, and support standards of performance and practice.
Accreditation Process
To assist programs in self-study evaluation and continual improvement as they prepare human service practitioners
CHEA Recognition
CSHSE is currently seeking renewal of CHEA’s recognition of our accreditation process. This is a call for third party comments regarding the CSHSE accreditation policies and procedures. For detailed information regarding the CHEA Call for Third Party Comments process, see here. If your program or institution wishes to make a comment, please submit your comments before September 29, 2023, via mail, fax, or email to: Council for Higher Education Accreditation, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 510, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: 202-955-6126, Fax: 202-915-0818, Email: recognition@chea.org
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Call for Articles for the Bulletin – Deadline August 15th
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