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Accreditations

Recognition of academic excellence by national, independent education commissions, councils and associations.



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º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½â€™s next accreditation review will take place in 2031-32. More information on the university’s status can be found at this .



School of Arts & Sciences


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Biochemistry Program

Our biochemistry program, part of the School of Arts & Sciences, is accredited by the  (ASBMB), a prestigious, internationally recognized organization with more than 12,000 members worldwide. º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ students are eligible for ASBMB scholarships and awards, as well as a host of other benefits, making SBU students more competitive in the job market or when applying for graduate and professional programs.



School of Business


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º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½'s School of Business is among an elite group, having achieved accreditation of its bachelor's and master's degree programs in business from the . Accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools, worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. 



Jandoli School of Communication



The  recognizes Jandoli School programs for meeting its high standards, a distinction shared by only 120 of nearly 500 journalism and mass communication programs in the nation. The ACEJMC accreditation covers the Jandoli School's undergraduate programs in journalism, strategic communication, sports media, and broadcast journalism, as well as its graduate programs in integrated marketing communications and strategic leadership. 



School of Education

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As a small liberal arts university, we are especially proud to have earned accreditation from the . AAQEP is a nationally recognized accrediting body, recognized by the  as a programmatic accrediting organization. AAQEP accredits programs that prepare professional educators, including teachers, school leaders and administrators, and other education-related personnel. These programs lead to recognized degrees at the bachelor’s, post-baccalaureate, or master’s level, and/or to recognized post-degree professional certificates or endorsements. This scope covers the United States and its territories and dependencies.

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We're equally proud of our accreditation by the  (CACREP) for entry-level programs in clinical mental health counseling and school counseling. CACREP accredits master's and doctoral degree programs in counseling at colleges and universities throughout the world, assuring they meet or exceed national standards.  




School of Health Professions

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Nursing Programs

The RN to B.S. in Nursing, the Dual Degree in Nursing, and the Master's Entry to Practice programs at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ().

Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public's health. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs in nursing.




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Physician Assistant Studies Program

The has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Physician Assistant Program sponsored by º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards. 

Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be July 2035. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy. 

The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at .


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Occupational Therapy Program

The entry-level Occupational Therapy master’s degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is . Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an occupational therapist, registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.

 

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