Accreditation and Program Approval

  • 51ÊÓÆµ is accredited by the 
  • 51ÊÓÆµ is a member of the  (NC-SARA) and belongs to the .
  • The School of Education is accredited by the .
  • The School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs at 51ÊÓÆµ are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ().
  • The School of Pharmacy is accredited through the . More details can be found on the School of Pharmacy's website.
  • The Art Therapy (MA) program at 51ÊÓÆµ is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs () upon the recommendation of The Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education.
  • 51ÊÓÆµâ€™s Doctorate in Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the .  More details can be found on the Occupational Therapy website.
  • 51ÊÓÆµâ€™s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program has attained Accreditation – Provisional status from the (Please visit the 51ÊÓÆµ PA Studies Program’s website for additional information regarding its accreditation status.)
  • Degree and certificate programs across the University are approved by the .
  • The  and  collaborate on the approval of education programs. 
  • The  and  collaborate on the approval of nursing programs.

Middle States Accreditation

51ÊÓÆµ is accredited by MSCHE. The University was last reaffirmed on June 22, 2017 after its regular Self-Study and accreditation review. The University received several commendations. Its next evaluation is scheduled for 2025-2026. For more information, please see: .

School of Education

The School of Education is accredited by the .

School of Education Accreditation

School of Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs at 51ÊÓÆµ are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ().

School of Nursing Accreditation

School of Pharmacy

51ÊÓÆµ School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the , 135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL 60503, 312/664-3575; FAX 312/664-4652, web site

School of Pharmacy Accreditation