Academic Programs with Specialized Accreditation

Last Updated: May 2024

College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting AgenciesNext Review Year
Air Traffic and Airspace ManagementBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) 2025/2026
Air Traffic and Airspace ManagementBachelor of Science (BS)Certified  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)2025/2026
Aeronautical Systems Engineering TechnologyBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAccreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)2027/2028
Aeronautical Systems Engineering TechnologyBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAviation Accreditation Board International (AABI)2027/2028
Aeronautical StudiesBachelor of Science (BS)Accredited Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) 2025
Aeronautics Bachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAviation Accreditation Board International (AABI)2025/2026
Aeronautics Bachelor of Science (BS)Certified Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)2026
Aerospace Engineering Bachelor of Science (BS)Accredited Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)2024/2025
Applied Engineering (Concentration: Applied Engineering and Technology Management)Bachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAssociation of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)2025/2026
Applied Engineering (Concentration: Foundry Technology)Bachelor of Science (BS)CertifiedFoundry Educational Foundation (FEF)2026
Aviation Management Bachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAviation Accreditation Board International (AABI)2026
Computer Engineering TechnologyBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAssociation of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)2027/2028
Mechanical Engineering TechnologyBachelor of Science (BS)Accredited Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) 2027/2028
Professional PilotBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) 2025/2026
Professional PilotBachelor of Science (BS)Certified  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 2025

College of Applied and Technical Studies

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting AgenciesNext Review Year
Animation Game DesignBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)2024
Criminology and Justice Studies (Concentration: Peace Officers Training Academy)Associate of Applied Science (AAS)ApprovedOhio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) 
Electrical/Electronic Engineering TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)AccreditedAccreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)2023/2024
Engineering TechnologyBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAccreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)2023/2024
Mechanical Engineering TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)AccreditedAccreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)2023/2024
NursingAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)ApprovedOhio Board of Nursing (OBN)2025
NursingAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)AccreditedAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)2029
Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology - AshtabulaAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)AccreditedAmerican Occupational Therapy Association (ACOTE)2027/2028
Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology - East LiverpoolAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)AccreditedAmerican Occupational Therapy Association (ACOTE)2027/2028
Peace Officer Training AcademyPost-Secondary CertificateApprovedOhio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) 
Physical Therapy Assistant TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)AccreditedCommission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)2025
Radiologic and Imaging Sciences (Concentration: Radiation Therapy)Bachelor of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Technology (BRIT)AccreditedJoint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)2026
Radiologic Technology - AshtabulaAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)AccreditedJoint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)2030
Radiologic Technology - SalemAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)AccreditedJoint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)2024
Radiologic Technology - SalemAssociate of Technical Study (ATS)AccreditedJoint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)2024
Respiratory CareBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedCommittee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)2027
Respiratory Therapy Associate of Applied Science (AAS)AccreditedCommittee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)2027
Social WorkBachelor of Social Work (BSW)Pre-CandidacyCouncil on Social Work Education (CSWE)2024
Veterinary Technology - Tuscarawas Associate of Applied Science (AAS)AccreditedAmerican Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)2024
Veterinary Technology - Trumbull Associate of Applied Science (AAS)AccreditedAmerican Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)2028

College of Architecture and Environmental Design

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting AgenciesNext Review Year
ArchitectureMaster of Architecture (MARC)AccreditedNational Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)2027
Construction ManagementBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAmerican Council for Construction Education (ACCE)2029
Interior DesignBachelor of Arts (BA)AccreditedCouncil for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)2025
Interior DesignBachelor of Arts (BA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)2024
Landscape ArchitectureMaster of Landscape Architecture I (MLA I)AccreditedLandscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB)2024

College of Arts and Sciences

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting AgenciesNext Review Year
American Sign Language (teacher licensure program only)Bachelor of Arts (BA)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)2030
ChemistryBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAmerican Chemical Society (ACS) 
Clinical PsychologyDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)AccreditedAmerican Psychological Association (APA)2031
Computer ScienceBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)2028/2029
Paralegal StudiesBachelor of Arts (BA)ApprovedAmerican Bar Association (ABA) 
Paralegal StudiesUndergraduate CertificateApprovedAmerican Bar Association (ABA) 
Public AdministrationMaster of Public Administration (MPA)AccreditedNetwork of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA)2027/2028

Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting AgenciesNext Review Year
AccountingBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
AccountingMaster of Science in Accounting (MSA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
Business AdministrationMaster of Business Administration (MBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
Business AdministrationDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
Business Administration - ExecutiveMaster of Business Administration (Executive MBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
Business AnalyticsGraduate CertificateAccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
Business AnalyticsBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
Business AnalyticsMaster of Science (MS)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
Business ManagementBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
Computer Information SystemsBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
EconomicsBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
EconomicsMaster of Arts in Economics (MAE)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
EntrepreneurshipBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
FinanceBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
Finance Management Graduate Certificate AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
General BusinessBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
Human Resource ManagementGraduate CertificateAccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
Human Resource ManagementBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
International Business Graduate CertificateAccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
Leadership and ManagementGraduate CertificateAccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
Leading Through ChallengeGraduate CertificateAccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
Managerial MarketingBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
MarketingBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028
Quantitative Business Management Graduate CertificateAccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)2027/2028

College of Communication and Information

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting AgenciesNext Review Year
AdvertisingBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAccrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC)2027/2028
Digital Media ProductionBachelor of Science (BS) AccreditedAccrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC)2027/2028
Health Informatics Master of Science (MS)AccreditedCommission for Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)2030/2031
JournalismBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAccrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC)2027/2028
Library and Information ScienceMaster of Library and Information Science (MLIS)AccreditedAmerican Library Association (ALA)2026
PhotographyBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)2024/2025
Public RelationsBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedPublic Relations Society of America (PRSA) 
Public RelationsBachelor of Science (BS) AccreditedAccrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC)2027/2028
School Library Media K-12Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)AccreditedAmerican Library Association (ALA)2026
Visual Communication DesignBachelor of Arts (BA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)2024/2025
Visual Communication DesignBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)2024/2025
Visual Communication DesignMaster of Fine Arts (MFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)2024/2025
Visual Communication DesignMaster of Arts (MA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)2024/2025
     
     

College of Education, Health and Human Services

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting AgenciesNext Review Year
Athletic TrainingMaster of Science (MS)AccreditedCommission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)2027/2028
Audiology - Northeast Ohio Audiology Consortium (NOAC)Doctor of Audiology (AUD)AccreditedCouncil on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA)2024
Clinical Mental Health CounselingMaster of Education (MEd)AccreditedCouncil for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)2029
Clinical Rehabilitation CounselingMaster of Education (MEd)AccreditedCouncil for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)2029
Counselor Education and SupervisionDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)AccreditedCouncil for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)2029
Early Childhood EducationBachelor of Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)2030
Early Childhood EducationMaster of Arts in Teaching (MAT)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)2030
Earth ScienceBachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)2030
Exercise Science (Concentration: Exercise Physiology, Exercise Specialist)Bachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)2025
Hospitality and Event ManagementBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAccreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA)2024
Integrated Language ArtsBachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)2030
Integrated MathematicsBachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)2030
Integrated ScienceBachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)2030
Integrated Social StudiesBachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)2030
Life ScienceBachelor of Education in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)2030
Life Science / ChemistryBachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)2030
Long-term Care AdministrationBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedNational Association of Long Term Care Administrator Board (NAB)2026
Middle Childhood EducationBachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)2030
Nursing Home AdministrationGraduate Certificate AccreditedNational Association of Long Term Care Administrator Board (NAB)2026
NutritionBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAccreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)2024
Nutrition (Concentration: Dietetic Internship)Master of Science (MS)AccreditedAccreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)2024
Physical Education and Sport Performance (Concentrations: Physical Education Teacher Licensure, Health and Physical Education)Bachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)2030
Physical ScienceBachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)2030
Recreation, Park and Tourism ManagementBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedCouncil on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT)2026
School CounselingMaster of Education (MEd)AccreditedCouncil for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)2029
School Health EducationBachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)2030
School PsychologyDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)ApprovedNational Association of School Psychologists (NASP)2028
School PsychologyDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)AccreditedAmerican Psychological Association (APA)2028
School PsychologyEducational Specialist (EdS)ApprovedNational Association of School Psychologists (NASP)2028
Secondary EducationMaster of Arts in Teaching (MAT)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)2030
Special Education (Concentration: Deaf Education, Mild to Intensive Dual Licensure)Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)2030
Speech Language PathologyMaster of Arts (MA)AccreditedCouncil on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA)2024
     
     

College of Nursing

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting AgenciesNext Review Year
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (APRN)Graduate CertificateAccreditedCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)2028
Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (APRN)Graduate CertificateAccreditedCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)2028
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (APRN)Graduate CertificateAccreditedCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)2028
Family Nurse Practitioner (APRN)Graduate CertificateAccreditedCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)2028
Nurse EducatorGraduate CertificateAccreditedCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)2028
NursingBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)ApprovedOhio Board of Nursing (OBN)2028
NursingBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)AccreditedCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)2025/2026
NursingMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN)AccreditedCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)2028
NursingDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)AccreditedCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)2028
Nursing Administration & Health Systems LeadershipGraduate CertificateAccreditedCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)2028
Nursing for Registered NursesBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)AccreditedCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)2028
Nursing for Registered NursesBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)ApprovedOhio Board of Nursing (OBN)2025/2026
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (APRN)Graduate CertificateAccreditedCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)2028
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (APRN)Graduate CertificateAccreditedCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)2028
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (APRN)Graduate CertificateAccreditedCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)2028

College of Podiatric Medicine

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting AgenciesNext Review Year
Doctor of Podiatric MedicineDoctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)AccreditedCouncil on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME)2024

College of Public Health

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting AgenciesNext Review Year
BiostatisticsMaster of Public Health (MPH)AccreditedCouncil on Education for Public Health (CEPH)2027/2028
Clinical EpidemiologyMaster of Science (MS)AccreditedCouncil on Education for Public Health (CEPH)2027/2028
EpidemiologyMaster of Public Health (MPH)AccreditedCouncil on Education for Public Health (CEPH)2027/2028
Healthcare ComplianceGraduate CertificateSeekingHealth Care Compliance Association (HCCA) 
Public HealthBachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH)AccreditedCouncil on Education for Public Health (CEPH)2027/2028
Public HealthMaster of Public Health (MPH)AccreditedCouncil on Education for Public Health (CEPH)2027/2028
Public HealthDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)AccreditedCouncil on Education for Public Health (CEPH)2027/2028

College of the Arts

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting AgenciesNext Review Year
Acting Master of Fine Arts (MFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)2028/2029
Art EducationBachelor of Arts (BFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)2024/2025
Art EducationMaster of Arts (MA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)2024/2025
Art HistoryBachelor of Arts (BA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)2024/2025
Art HistoryMaster of Arts (MA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)2024/2025
ConductingMaster of Music (MM)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)2031/2032
DanceBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)2029/2030
Dance StudiesBachelor of Arts (BA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)2029/2030
EthnomusicologyMaster of Arts (MA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)2031/2032
Fashion DesignBachelor of Arts (BA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)2024/2025
Fashion DesignBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)2024/2025
Fashion Industry StudiesMaster of Fashion Industry Studies (MFIS)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)2024/2025
MusicBachelor of Arts (BA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)2031/2032
MusicBachelor of Music (BM)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)2031/2032
Music Composition Master of ArtsAccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)2031/2032
Music EducationBachelor of Music (BM)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)2031/2032
Music EducationMaster of Music (MM)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)2031/2032
Music EducationDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)2031/2032
Music TechnologyBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)2031/2032
Music TheoryMaster of Arts (MA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)2031/2032
Music Theory - CompositionDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)2031/2032
Musical TheatreBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)2028/2029
PerformanceMaster of Music (MM)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)2031/2032
Studio ArtBachelor of Arts (BA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)2024/2025
Studio ArtBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)2024/2025
Studio ArtMaster of Arts (MA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)2024/2025
Studio ArtMaster of Fine Arts (MFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)2024/2025
Theatre Design, Technology and ProductionBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)2028/2029
Theatre Design and TechnologyMaster of Fine Arts (MFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)2028/2029
Theatre StudiesBachelor of Arts (BA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)2028/2029

Other

Program or Activity StatusAccrediting AgenciesNext Review Year
Animal Care and Use (Research) AccreditedAmerican Association for the Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC)2024
Animal Care and Use (Research) AccreditedUnited States Department of Agriculture (USDA)2024
Kent State University (Institutional Accreditation) AccreditedHigher Learning Commission (HLC)2025
Kent State University Health Services (DeWeese Health Center) AccreditedAccreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)2025
Kent State University Museum AccreditedAmerican Alliance of Museums (AAM) 
State Authority ApprovedOhio Department of Education (ODE)ongoing
State Authority over Higher Education ApprovedOhio Department of Higher Education (ODHE)ongoing