PharmD Program Accreditation
ACPE accreditation is public recognition that a professional degree program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree is judged to meet established qualifications and education standards through initial and subsequent periodic evaluations.
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Our Standards & Policies
Accreditation of professional degree programs in pharmacy provides a national basis for quality assurance. For the profession, accreditation provides a means for practitioners to participate in setting of requirements for preparation to enter the profession. Accreditation also assures improvement in the professional services available to the general public since accredited programs are expected to modify their requirements to reflect advances in knowledge and practice. ACPE Standards outline required elements for accreditation. Accreditation decisions are based upon the extent to which a PharmD program meets the expectations of ACPE Standards
The latest standards approved by the ACPE Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2025
Recognition for ACPE
USDE Recognition
ACPE is recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) for the accreditation and pre-accreditation, within the United States, of professional degree programs in pharmacy leading to the degree of Doctor of Pharmacy, including those programs offered via distance education. ACPE’s Continuing Pharmacy Education Provider Accreditation and International Services programs do not qualify for USDE recognition.
CHEA Recognition
ACPE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), which is a private, nonprofit national organization that coordinates accreditation activity in the United States. CHEA represents more than 3,000 colleges and universities and 60 national, regional and specialized accreditors. At its January 29, 2024, meeting, the CHEA Board of Directors extended ACPE’s term of recognition through December 31, 2031.
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Why Undergo Accreditation?
- Provide Professional judgement of the quality of a college or school of pharmacy’s professional program
- Encourage continued improvement of education curriculum
- Evaluate the extent a program accomplishes its goals and is consistent with pharmacy concepts