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Western Kentucky University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees. Western Kentucky University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Western Kentucky University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).

Program Accreditations:

Program Accreditation in Academic Discipline: 

Accounting:  The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) (BS and MAcc)

Advertising:  Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC)

Architectural Science:  The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) (BS Program)

Art:  National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) Commission on Accreditation (AB in Art History, AB in Visual Studies (Art Ed and Studio concentrations); and BFA in Visual Arts (Graphic Design and Studio concentrations))

Broadcasting: Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC)

Business:  The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) (BS and MBA)

Civil Engineering:  The Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET -  (BS Program)

Computer Science:  Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET (BS Program)

Construction Management:  The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)  (BS Program)

Counseling:  Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) (MAE Program)

Dance:  National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD) Commission on Accreditation (AB Program)

Dental Hygiene:  Commission on Dental Accreditation of American Dental Association (CODA-ADA) (AS and BS)

Dietetics:  Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) (BS in Hospitality Management and Dietetics with a concentration in Nutrition and Dietetics, and Graduate Dietetic Practice Certificate)

Early Childhood Education:  National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (AA Early Childhood Education, BS program and concentration in Child and Family Services with Child Development elective)

Education:  Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and Kentucky’s Educational Professional Standards Board (EPSB)

Electrical Engineering:  The Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (BS Program)

Engineering Technology Management:  The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) (MS Program)

Environmental and Occupational Health Science:  The National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC) (MS)

Film:  National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)

Health Information Management:  Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) (BS Program)

Interior Design:  National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) Commission on Accreditation (BS Interior Design and Fashion Merchandising (Interior Design concentration))

Journalism:  Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) (Undergraduate Program)

Long Term Care Administration:  National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) (BS in Healthcare Administration with a Long-term Administration Certificate)

Manufacturing Engineering Technology:  The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) (BS Program)

Mechanical Engineering:  The Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (BS Program)

Music:  National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) Commission on Accreditation (AB, BM and Graduate Programs)

Nursing:  Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (BSN, MSN, & DNP) and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (ASN Program)

Photojournalism: Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC)

Physical Therapy:  Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (DPT)

Public Administration:  Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) (MPA Program)

Public Health:  Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) (BS and MPH Program)

Public Relations: Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC)

Recreation Administration:  Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT) (BS Program)

School Psychology:  National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and Kentucky's Educational Professional Standards Board (EPSB) (EdS)

Social Work:  Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) (BSW and MSW)

Speech-Language Pathology:  Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CAA) (MS Program)

Theatre:  National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) Commission on Accreditation (AB in Theatre and BFA in Performing Arts)

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 Last Modified 3/8/24