The University’s regional accreditation is through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. On a 10-year review cycle, Missouri State University has been continuously accredited by the North Central association since 1915. HLC accreditation is for the entire University not specific academic programs.
It is the policy of the University to attain accreditation for all programs where accreditation is offered. Academic programs having an accreditation review process with similar goals as the MSU program review are given the opportunity to utilize the accreditation process as its periodic review. Reports from the accreditation evaluators are used in a manner similar to reports from an external evaluator for further deliberation by the department/program which then prepares a response. While program review is on a seven-year cycle, accreditation varies from 5–10 years. Programs may use the accreditation cycle with approval from the provost and respective deans.
In addition to the college, department and specific program, information concerning the accrediting or certifying body, year first accredited, dates of past and future site visits, and links to evaluation reports may be found.
Accrediting/Certifying Body |
College/
|
Program |
Cycle |
Start of Current Certification |
Certification Expiration |
Comments |
| AACSB International | College of Business | 5 yr | Spring 2013 | Fall 2017 | Site visit will be in 2017–2018 | |
| ABET - Computing Accreditation Commission | Computer Science | Bachelor of Science Computer Science | 6 yr | Aug 2007 | FA 2013 | Site visit was in fall of 2012. Expect to receive final report from ABET summer 2013. |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics— Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics | Biomedical Sciences | Dietetic Internship Certificate Program | 4 yr | March 2012 | FA 2016 | Program assessment report due at four-year intervals. |
| Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration | Hospitality & Restaurant Administration | Bachelor of Science— Hospitality & Restaurant Administration | 7 yr | SU 2011 | SU 2018 | |
| Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. | Physician Assistant Studies | Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies | 7 yr | March 2012 | SP 2019 | |
| American Chemical Society—Committee on Professional Training (Approval only) | Chemistry | BS in Chemistry Comprehensive | 4 yr | July 2012 | 2016 | |
| American Council for Construction Education | Technology & Construction Management | BS in Construction Management | 6 yr | Feb 2011 | SP 2017 | |
| American Dietetic Association— Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education | Biomedical Sciences | Bachelor of Science in Dietetics | 5 yr review /10 yr accred. | April 2005 | 2014 | Site visit in 2014 |
| American Physical Therapy Association— Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education | Physical Therapy | Doctor of Physical Therapy | 10 yr | Oct 2008 | Dec 2018 | Contact Dr. Sean Newton, Acting Dept. Head, or Kaya (Katy) Day, Administrative Asst. for details. |
| Association for Gerontology in Higher Education—Program of Merit Review Committee (Merit Evaluation only) | Psychology | Bachelor of Science in Gerontology | 5 yr | July 2012 | SP 2017 | |
| Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education | Sports Medicine & Athletic Training | Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training | 5 yr | Feb 2008 | SP 2013 | |
| Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | Nursing | 10 yr | Nov 2009 | FA 2019 | Progress report to CCNE in Dec. 2014. | |
| Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (site visit for initial accreditation planned) | Nursing | Doctor of Nurse Practitioner | 5 yr | new program | DNP Program begins June 2012. Cycle is 5 years due to being new program; Pending Accreditation - site visit is SP 2013. | |
| Commission on English Language Program Accreditation | English Language Institute | Initial 5yr, then 10 yr maximum | Aug 2010 | FA 2015 | ||
| Council of Applied Masters Programs in Psychology (Certification only) | Psychology | MS I/O Psychology | N/A | July 2004 | Does not expire | |
| Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology | Communication Sciences & Disorders | 7 yr | Aug 2010 | FA 2017 | ||
| Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs | Biomedical Sciences | Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia | 10 yr | Nov 2006 | FA 2016 | |
| Council on Education for Public Health | Master of Public Health Program | Master of Public Health | 5 yr, then 7 yr | Oct 2012 | Dec 2017 | Initial accred. for maximum of 5 yrs., then typically review cycle is 7 yrs. Interim report due Aug. 6, 2013. |
| Council on Education of the Deaf | Communication Sciences & Disorders | MS Special Education: Deaf/Hearing Impaired | 5 yr | Dec 2010 | SU 2015 | Next visit FA 2015. Report is due 30 days before visit. |
| Council on Social Work Education—Commission on Accreditation | Social Work | 7 yr | June 2011 | SU 2018 | Received letter in June 2012 stating that our progress report for the Social Work BSW has been accepted. Contact Dr. Jo Ann Regan, Accreditation Specialist, in the Office of Social Work Accreditation, if there are any questions. | |
| Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools | University | 10 yr | April 2006 | SP 2016 | ||
| International Facility Management Association—Committee on Academic Affairs | Technology & Construction Management | BS Facility Management | 2 yr | Nov. 2012 | FA 2014 | Provisional accreditation to last not more than 2 years. Progress report and timeline should be prepared to obtain 4 year accreditation. Re-accreditation is required after 6 year period. |
| Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education | College of Education | Feb. 2012 | DESE requires a yearly reporting system by programs. 18 month certification period. Revision of MoSTEP will establish new approval process and timeline. | |||
| State Board of Nursing of Missouri (Approval only) | Nursing | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 5 yr | Sept. 2012 | 2017 | |
| National Association of Schools of Music—Commission on Accreditation | Music | 8 yr | Dec. 2005 | 2013 | ||
| National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration—Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation | Political Science | Master of Public Administration | 7 yr | July 2006 | 2013 | Site visit will be February or March, 2013, Self study was submitted August, 2012. Anticipated effective date, August, 2013 |
| National Association of Schools of Theatre—Commission on Accreditation | Theatre & Dance | 10 yr | April 2009 | SP 2019 | ||
| National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education | College of Education | 7 yr | Feb. 2012 | |||
| National Recreation and Park Association—Council on Accreditation for Recreation, Park Resources and Leisure Services | Health, Physical Education, and Recreation | Bachelor of Science Recreation, Sport, and Park Administration | 7 yr | Dec 2008 | FA 2015 | Next visit FA 2015. Report is due 30 days before visit. |
| Planning Accreditation Board | Geology, Geography, & Planning | Bachelor of Science in Planning (Comprehensive; Concentration in Community and Regional Planning or Concentration in Tourism Planning and Development ) | 5 yr | May 2008 | FA 2013 | Self-study is due in Sept of 2012, site visit is being scheduled for spring 2013 |
| Project Management Institute—Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs | Technology & Construction Management | Master of Science in Project Management | 7 yr | August 2012 | SU 2019 |
Programs by Other Universities
Accrediting/Certifying Body |
College/
|
Number of Programs |
Program |
Cycle |
Start of Current Certification |
Certification Expiration |
Comments |
| Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET) | Missouri University of Science & Technology | 2 |
BS in Electrical Engineering BS in Civil Engineering |
3 yrs | 2012 | Sept. 2015 | The Missouri University of Science and Technology off-campus Electrical and Civil Engineering Programs at Missouri State University have been accredited by ABET to September 30, 2015. |