Exploring the Predictors of Health Specialty Track Accreditation for NASPAA Member Programs

Abstract

NASPAA member programs with health specialty tracks are considering a separate accreditation process because of the many benefits such a process provides. This article identifies the characteristics of programs that would support the development and implementation of a formal accreditation process for health specialty tracks through the use of a conceptual model that points to program preferences and resources as key indicators. A multinomial logistic regression procedure is employed to develop a classification table using two health specialty track accreditation options as dependent variables. The findings indicate that programs with health specialty tracks that participate in offering dual/joint/other health degrees comprise the subpopulation supportive of an accreditation that involves NASPAA and the health specialty accrediting commission CAHME. Further discussion and formulation of standards should involve both accrediting bodies. A forum should be created for addressing the concerns of programs not supporting this accreditation option.

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