Accreditations

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Arkansas State University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). We maintain numerous specialized accreditations across colleges and departments. These accreditations reflect the university’s dedication to excellence and assure students, families, and partners that our programs meet rigorous academic and professional standards.

 

A Commitment to Quality

A-State is committed to continuous improvement and external accountability through institutional memberships and program-specific academic reviews.
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Institutional Memberships

Arkansas State University holds institutional memberships in national and international accrediting agencies, councils, and organizations that uphold the quality of academic programs and institutional operations. Learn more about these memberships. 
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External Academic Reviews

A-State programs are regularly reviewed by specialized accrediting bodies and professional associations. Learn more about how we ensure our academic programs align with industry standards and best practices.

Academic Accreditations & Campus Endorsements

Arkansas State University maintains program-level excellence through a wide range of specialized accreditations. These accreditations are granted by nationally recognized organizations that ensure academic quality, industry relevance, and regulatory compliance. Explore each college below to see the programs that hold specialized accreditation or endorsement.

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.

Visit the AACSB website

Association for Play Therapy

Accredited Degrees:

  • Play Therapy, GC

Visit the A4PT website

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs

Accredited Degrees:

  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Ed.S.

Visit the CACREP website 

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.

Visit the CAEPNET website 

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

Visit the COSMA website 

National Association of School Psychologists

Accredited Degrees:

  • School Psychology, Ed.S.

Visit the NASP website 

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.

Visit the NASAD website 

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.

Visit the NASM website 

National Association of Schools of Theatre

Accredited Degrees:

  • Theatre, B.A. (General)

Application in process

  • Theatre, B.A. (Acting, Design Technology, Musical Theatre)

Visit the NAST website 

Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

Accredited Degrees:

  • Multimedia Journalism, B.S.

Visit the AEJMC website 

Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration

Accredited Degrees:

  • Public Administration, MPA

Visit the NASPAA website

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

Accredited Degrees:

  • Nursing, M.S.N., B.S.N., A.A.S.N.
  • Nursing, D.N.P. (Candidacy)

Visit the ACEN website 

Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs

Accredited Degrees:

  • Nurse Anesthesia, D.N.P. (Candidacy), M.S.N.

Visit the COA website 

Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education

Accredited Degrees:

  • Athletic Training, M.A.T.

Visit the CAATE website 

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education

Accredited Degrees:

  • Physical Therapy, D.P.T.
  • Physical Therapy Assistant, A.A.S.

Visit the CAPTE website 

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education

Accredited Degrees:

  • Occupational Therapist Assistant, A.A.S.
  • Occupational Therapy Doctorate, O.T.D.

Visit the ACOTE website 

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.

Visit the NAACLS website 

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.

Visit the CAAHEP website 

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.

Visit the JRCERT website 

Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

Accredited Degrees:

  • Communication Disorders, M.C.D.

Visit the ASHA website 

Council on Social Work Education

Accredited Degrees:

  • Social Work, M.S.W., B.S.W.

Visit the CSWE website 

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics

Accredited Degrees:

  • Coordinated Program in Dietetics, M.S.

Visit the ACEND website

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.

Visit the CAEMHSE website

Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions

Status: Letter of Review

  • Paramedic, A.A.S., TC

Visit the CoAEMSP website

American Diabetes Association

Accredited Program:

  • Diabetes Self-Management Program

Visit the ADA website

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

American Chemical Society

Accredited Degrees:

  • Chemistry, B.S.

Visit the ACS website

National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships

Accredited Program:

  • Concurrent Enrollment

Visit the NACEP website

American Association of Museums

Visit the AAM website

Commission on English Language Program Accreditation

Accredited Program:

  • English Learning Academy

Visit the CEA website

APPA Award for Excellence, Facilities Management Evaluation Program

Visit the APPA website

Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies

Visit the CALEA website

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.