NATIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
SCIENCE AND PROTECTION
ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
(EHAC)
Checklist for Programs Applying for Initial Accreditation
Dear Program Representative:
We are happy you are moving forward with accreditation in this upcoming cycle. The following
is important information regarding next steps and deadlines.
The following process must be followed by an institution seeking initial accreditation with the
National Environmental Health Science & Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC). EHAC
will consider accrediting an Environmental Health program that has met the following:
____The program has graduated one or more classes under the curriculum being evaluated for
accreditation.
____ The Program has submitted a Program Evaluation Report (Self-Study) with supporting
materials. Please contact the EHAC office current deadline.
_____ The program has submitted a completed Application Form and Payment of applicable
fees by (please contact office for current deadline). Fees are $500 for new programs and $300
for programs that already have an EHAC accredited program and are seeking accreditation for
an additional program.
After these requirements have been completed, a site visit team assigned by the Council will
conduct a site visit at the institution. The Council will evaluate the application materials and site
visit report at its Annual Council Meeting which is held in June.
Program Evaluation Report (Self Study)
The Program Administrator is responsible for submitting a Self-Study no later than six months
prior to the Annual Meeting (please contact the office for deadline).
Electronic Submissions of the Program Evaluation Report are the preferred method of submittal.
Electronic Submissions should be sent to the Office for processing and posting on the internet
for distribution. It is imperative that you ensure your document is in a readable format. Only
pdf files are accepted.
Electronic copies of the Self Study report must be submitted to the EHAC office at
ehacinfo@aehap.org. The staff will ensure a copy of your self study is posted in the login
portion of the ehacoffice.org website for EHAC council members to review.
The National Environmental Health Science & Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC)
8620 Roosevelt Way NE Suite A, Seattle WA 98115 Office: 206.522.5272 Fax: 206.985.9805
Email: ehacinfo@aehap.org
www.ehacoffice.org