Accreditations
A Commitment to Quality
Institutional Memberships
External Academic Reviews
Academic Accreditations & Campus Endorsements
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business -- International
Accredited Degrees:
- Accounting, B.S., MAcc
- Business Administration, B.S., MBA
- Economics, B.A., B.S.
- Finance, B.S.
- Global Supply Chain Management, B.S.
- Information Systems and Business Analytics, B.S.
- International Business, B.S.
- Management, B.S.
- Marketing, B.S.
Association for Play Therapy
Accredited Degrees:
- Play Therapy, GC
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Accredited Degrees:
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Ed.S.
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
Accredited Degrees:
- Agricultural Education, B.S.A.
- Art and Design, B.F.A.
- Business Technology, M.A.T.
- Curriculum & Instruction, M.S.E.
- Early Childhood Education, M.S.E.
- Elementary Education, B.S.E.
- Educational Leadership, M.S.E., Ed.S.
- English Education, B.S.E.
- Gifted, Talented & Creative Education, M.S.E.
- Master of Art in Teaching, M.A.T.
- Mathematics Education, B.S.E.
- Mid-Level Education, B.S.E.
- Music Education, B.M.E.
- Physical Education, B.S.E.
- Reading, M.S.E., Ed.S.
- School Counseling, M.S.E.
- Social Science Education, B.S.E.
- Special Education (K-12), B.S.E., M.S.E., M.A.T.
- World Languages & Cultures, B.S.E.
Commission on Sport Management Accreditation
The sport management degree program at Arkansas State University have received specialized accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) located in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. The sport management programs in the following degrees are accredited by COSMA:
- B.S. Sport Management
- M.S. Sport Administration
National Association of School Psychologists
Accredited Degrees:
- School Psychology, Ed.S.
The Bachelor of Science program in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil and similarly named engineering programs.
The Bachelor of Science program in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and similarly named engineering programs.
The Bachelor of Science program in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and similarly named engineering programs.
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Accredited Degrees:
- Art, B.A., B.F.A.
- Art Education, B.F.A., M.A.
- Graphic Design, B.F.A.
National Association of Schools of Music
Accredited Degrees:
- Composition, B.M., M.M.
- Music, B.M.
- Concentrations: Composition, Instrumental Performance, Keyboard Performance, Voice Performance
- Music, M.M.
- Concentrations: Collaborative Piano, Composition, Conducting (Choral, Instrumental), Performance-Instrumental or Vocal, Piano Pedagogy
- Music Education, B.S.E.
- Music Education, B.M.E.
- Instrumental Music
- Vocal Music
- Music Education, M.M.E.
- Choral
- Instrumental
- Music Performance, B.M., M.M.
National Association of Schools of Theatre
Accredited Degrees:
- Theatre, B.A. (General)
Application in process
- Theatre, B.A. (Acting, Design Technology, Musical Theatre)
Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
Accredited Degrees:
- Multimedia Journalism, B.S.
Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration
Accredited Degrees:
- Public Administration, MPA
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
Accredited Degrees:
- Nursing, M.S.N., B.S.N., A.A.S.N.
- Nursing, D.N.P. (Candidacy)
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
Accredited Degrees:
- Nurse Anesthesia, D.N.P. (Candidacy), M.S.N.
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
Accredited Degrees:
- Athletic Training, M.A.T.
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Accredited Degrees:
- Physical Therapy, D.P.T.
- Physical Therapy Assistant, A.A.S.
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Accredited Degrees:
- Occupational Therapist Assistant, A.A.S.
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate, O.T.D.
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Accredited Degrees:
- Clinical Lab Scientist/Medical Technologist, B.S.
- Clinical Lab Technician/Medical Lab Tech, A.A.S.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiological Technology)
Accredited Degrees:
- Radiologic Sciences, emphasis in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, B.S.R.S.
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Accredited Degrees:
- Radiologic Sciences, emphasis in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, B.S.R.S.
- Radiologic Sciences, emphasis in Radiation Therapy, B.S.R.S.
- Radiologic Sciences, emphasis in Radiography, B.S.R.S.
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Accredited Degrees:
- Communication Disorders, M.C.D.
Council on Social Work Education
Accredited Degrees:
- Social Work, M.S.W., B.S.W.
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Accredited Degrees:
- Coordinated Program in Dietetics, M.S.
Council for the Accreditation of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Education
Accredited Degrees:
- Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, M.S., B.S., A.A.S.
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
Status: Letter of Review
- Paramedic, A.A.S., TC
American Diabetes Association
Accredited Program:
- Diabetes Self-Management Program
Arkansas Department of Health Emergency Medical Services
Accredited Program:
- Emergency Medical Technician-Basic CP Program
Visit the Arkansas Department of Health Emergency Medical Services website
National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships
Accredited Program:
- Concurrent Enrollment
American Association of Museums
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
Accredited Program:
- English Learning Academy
APPA Award for Excellence, Facilities Management Evaluation Program
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
ACCREDITED BY THE HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION
Arkansas State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Since 1928, A-State has maintained continuous accreditation—ensuring academic excellence, institutional accountability, and degrees that are respected by employers and graduate schools.
