Accreditation & Standards
Accreditation of the College's Academic Programs
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
The mission of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education is defining, assessing and continually improving Athletic Training Education. The commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education. Our Master of Athletic Training degree program is accredited by CAATE.
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs provides leadership and promotes excellence in professional preparation through the accreditation of counseling and related educational programs. Our Master of Science in Counseling and Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision programs are accredited by CACREP.
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation "advances equity and excellence in educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation that assures quality and supports continuous improvement to strengthen P-12 student learning." CAEP has accredited the U of A's Teacher Education.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing and the doctor of nursing practice program at the University of Arkansas Eleanor Mann School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation.
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education is an associated advisory council of the Executive Board of the American Occupational Therapy Association. The entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program of the University of Arkansas and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has been accredited by ACOTE.
Council on Education for Public Health
The Council on Education for Public Health is an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools of public health and public health programs. CEPH’s mission is to assure quality in public health education and training to achieve excellence in practice, research and service. The U of A Public Health degree programs are accredited by CEPH.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
The Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association ensures the quality and continuous improvement of graduate programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. The Communication Sciences and Disorders program's Master of Science has been accredited by the CAA.