Substantive Change Form

Accredited programs are required to notify (in writing) from the Commission for any substantive change. Some substantive changes require approval prior to including that change in the accredited program (see the Substantive Change policy in the Accreditation Manual: Policies and Procedures p.29).

Format and Submission Requirements

Programs must complete the following Substantive Change Form and provide all supporting documentation as instructed. Any supporting documentation must be in one document, in a PDF format with bookmarks linked to the individual components. The bookmarks MUST follow the order of the individual components. The PDF document must not exceed 25 MB in size.

1. Program Information.

Institution *This question is required.

Degree Program(s) the change(s) applies to *This question is required.

Masters
Doctoral
Post-Degree Institute

2. Current Program Director Contact Information

First Name *This question is required.

Last Name *This question is required.

Email Address *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

3. Substantive Change InformationPlease select one or more.

The following substantive changes require approval of the Commission prior to implementation:

A. Any change in the fundamental program or institutional mission;
B. A change in the definition of the Program Director Role;
C. The addition of courses or programs that represent a significant departure, in terms of content or method of delivery, from those that were offered when the program was awarded accreditation or those that were approved by COAMFTE in an annual or interim report; (This includes Virtual Branch Location, Branch Location, and Distance Education)
D. The addition of courses or any changes in tracking course time, including a change from clock to credit hours or vice versa; a substantial increase in the number of clock or credit hours awarded for successful completion of the program; or a change in the length of the program;

The following substantive changes require notification to the Commission:

A. A change in Program Director;
B. Any change in the legal status or form of control of the institution (e.g., for-profit status, changes in Institutional Accreditation/Oversight, etc.);
C. Any loss of or change in Institutional Accreditation/Oversight status (e.g., loss of regional accreditation)
D. Any change in number of core faculty;
E. Any change to program administrative structure, not including changes to the Program Director role noted above.

Post-Degree Program - Program Director Change – Additional Questions *This question is required.

Does your post-degree programs offer:

Does your program have sufficient AAMFT Approved Supervisors on the core faculty (consistent with the program’s mission, goals, and outcomes)?

Choose the type of change in content or method of delivery/instruction below: *This question is required.

Addition of a Virtual Branch Location
Addition of Branch Location
Change of courses to be offered via Distance Education (25% or more of the required courses are offered partially or fully online)
Addition of online program in addition to our campus-based program
Addition or Change of Courses

Please apply for Initial Accreditation for this program.

Substantive Change Form

Program Contact Information