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.

AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY DC
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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.