Authorization, License, Accreditation, and Membership
Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, private, post-secondary institution.
State Licensure as a Degree-Granting Institution
The Cummings Graduate Institute is licensed as a degree-granting institution by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education, 1740 West Adams Suite 3008, Phoenix, AZ 85007, Phone: (602) 542-5709, Fax: (602) 542-1253, www.azppse.gov or www.ppse.az.gov.
Institution Accreditation
Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). DEAC is listed by the United States Department of Education (USDE) as a recognized accrediting agency. DEAC is recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA). DEAC is located at 1101 17th Street NW, Suite 808, Washington, D.C. 20036, Telephone 202.234.5100 / E-mail: info@deac.org. Visit DEAC’s website at www.deac.org.
View the DEAC Student Achievement Disclosure for the Public.
State Authorization
CGI is an approved and participating NC-SARA institution. Below is a chart of all states within the United States of America and surrounding territories that CGI is authorized to enroll students.
| Alabama | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Alaska | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Arizona | The Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education granted CGI a Regular Degree License in July 2019. |
| Arkansas | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| California | As a private, non-profit, accredited institution, CGI is exempt according to the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education and thus can enroll students from California. |
| Colorado | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Connecticut | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Delaware | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| District of Columbia | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Florida | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Georgia | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Guam | CGI does not have a physical presence in Guam and is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). Thus CGI is in compliance with postsecondary distance education regulations and rules for Guam. |
| Hawaii | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Idaho | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Illinois | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Indiana | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Iowa | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Kansas | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Kentucky | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Louisiana | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Maine | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Maryland | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Massachusetts | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Michigan | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Minnesota | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Mississippi | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Missouri | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Montana | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Nebraska | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Nevada | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| New Hampshire | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| New Jersey | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| New Mexico | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| New York | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| North Carolina | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| North Dakota | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Ohio | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Oklahoma | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Oregon | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Pennsylvania | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Puerto Rico | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this region. |
| Rhode Island | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| South Carolina | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| South Dakota | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Tennessee | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Texas | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Utah | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Vermont | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Virgin Islands | CGI does not have a physical presence in the Virgin Islands and is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). Thus CGI is in compliance for postsecondary distance education regulations and rules for the Virgin Islands. |
| Virginia | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Washington | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| West Virginia | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Wisconsin | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
| Wyoming | As an approved SARA institution, CGI is eligible to enroll students in this state. |
It is the student’s responsibility to understand current circumstances or special requirements in their state of residence.
Please contact the Compliance Department at compliance@cgi.edu for further questions or clarifications.
Complaints
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Professional Licensure
CGI cannot confirm whether the DBH Program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in any state at this time. Students are advised to contact state licensing boards to determine whether the DBH Program meets the educational requirements for licensure in the state where the student resides. Students understand that they are responsible for researching their state laws and workplace/site policies related to use of the Doctor title as a Doctor of Behavioral Health. Professional licensure is not a Cummings Graduate Institute admissions requirement. Practicing as a DBH does not require a professional license, and there is no licensure for a DBH in any state or nation at this time.
That said, be aware of the following professional considerations before beginning the DBH Program to make sure it is the right fit for your career goals
- Billing for reimbursement as a clinician typically requires a professional license as a behavioral health professional license and those eligible for licensure should clarify their scope of practice with the appropriate state health professional licensure office in their state.
- The use of the “Doctor” title may be prohibited in certain areas. Every country, state, and employer is different when it comes to the use of the “Doctor” title. Students should research local legislation and employer practices related to the use of the “Doctor” title.
Legislation is evolving quickly. Making an informed decision means knowing the landscape of healthcare in a student’s local area.
