Accreditation
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The university is accredited at an institutional level by SACSCOC. Accreditation by SACSCOC Commission on Colleges signifies that the institution (1) has a mission appropriate to higher education, (2) has resources, programs and services sufficient to accomplish and sustain that mission, and (3) maintains clearly specified educational objectives that are consistent with its mission and appropriate to the degrees it offers, and that indicate whether it is successful in achieving its stated objectives.
Discipline-specific accreditations in the College of Arts and Sciences include the following:
| Academic Unit and Program | Accrediting Agency | Current Status | Most Recent Accreditation | Next Scheduled Review | Review Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry (BS only) | American Chemical Society | Approved (with regular reports) | 2018 | 2025 | 5 years (with extension) |
| Clinical Psychology (PhD) | American Psychological Association Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 Phone: 202-336-5979 Fax: 202-336-5978 | Approved (with regular reports) | 2016 | 2023 | 7 years |
| Fine Art - Interior Design Track (BFA) | Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) | Approved with regular reports | 2022 | 2025 | 6 years |
| Public Administration (MPA) | National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration | Approved (with regular reports) | 2011 | 2018 | 6 years |
| Theatre Arts (BS, MFA) | National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)* | Approved (with regular reports) | 2011 | 2020-2021 | 10 years |
| Urban Planning (MUP) | Planning Accreditation Board | Approved (with regular reports) | 2016 | 2021 | 5 years for last period; varies by accrediting team recommendation |