Accreditation & Standards

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.

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 Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate and residency programs in nursing. The CCNE has accredited all degree programs in the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing: the Bachelor of Science in Nursing through fall 2026 and Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice through spring 2030.

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.