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Institutional accreditation

University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org since 1978.

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Programmatic accreditation

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Programmatic or specialized accreditation represents an additional level of external peer evaluation and quality assurance that applies to specific programs within an institution. The focus of programmatic accreditation is on the curriculum for a specific program(s) and how it leads to professional practice. With programmatic accreditation, the quality of the programs are regularly benchmarked against specific criteria that prepare students for the industry of choice. Employers and students can trust that the program of study meets quality standards set by the profession. See below for University of Phoenix degree programs that have received programmatic accreditation.

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BUSINESS ACCREDITATION

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) has accredited the following programs in the School of Business:

Associate of Arts with a concentration in Accounting Fundamentals*
Associate of Arts with a concentration in Business Fundamentals
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Business
Master of Business Administration
Master of Management
Master of Science in Accountancy*
Doctor of Business Administration
Doctor of Management

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Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
11520 West 119th Street Overland Park, KS 66213

For additional information please visit acbsp.org.

*These programs are not available for new enrollments.

HEALTHCARE ACCREDITATION

The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program is programmatically accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).

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Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
PO Box 911 Spring House, PA 19477

301-298-1820

NURSING ACCREDITATION

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791

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Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001

202-887-6791

COUNSELING ACCREDITATION

The Master of Science in Counseling program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the Phoenix Campus is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP™).

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
500 Montgomery Street, Suite 350 Alexandria, VA 22314

For additional information please visit cacrep.org.

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The following program is accredited by the National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), a specialised accrediting body. Following a merger of accreditors, NCATE accreditation is administered by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

The Master of Science in Counseling/School Counseling at Utah Campus

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
500 Montgomery St, Suite 350 Alexandria, VA 22314

For additional information, please visit caepnet.org.

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION

The following programs offered by the College of Education are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), a specialized accrediting body. Following a merger of accreditors, NCATE accreditation is administered by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

The following programs (Utah-specific) are accredited:

Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Education
Master of Arts in Education/Elementary Education
Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Education
Master of Arts in Education/Special Education
Master of Arts in Education/Administration and Supervision

Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation
1140 119th St. NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036

For additional information please visit caepnet.org.

SOCIAL WORK ACCREDITATION

University of Phoenix’s Bachelor of Science in Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation.

Accreditation of a baccalaureate or master’s social work program by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Commission on Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.

Accreditation applies to all program sites and program delivery methods of an accredited program. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program.

For more information about social work accreditation, you may contact Accreditation.

Licensures and affiliations

University of Phoenix is approved to operate in the following U.S. states and district, either through licensure, registration, general or specific approvals, consent, or exemption.

Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
State of Hawaii Post-Secondary Education Authorization Program (HPEAP) from
Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

University of Phoenix also maintains voluntary memberships with numerous organizations, including:

INSTITUTIONAL

American Council on Education®
Council for Higher Education Accreditation®
Consortium for the Advancement of Adult Higher Education
EDUCAUSE
National Association of Veterans Program Administrators
Online Learning Consortium™
University Professional and Continuing Education Association®
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education Cooperative for Educational Technologies

DOCTORAL STUDIES

International Leadership Association

BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Arizona Technology Council
Project Management Institute
Society for Human Resource Management®

EDUCATION

Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation
National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

American College of Healthcare Executives Higher Education Network
Association of University Programs in Health Administration

NURSING

American Association of Colleges of Nursing
California Association of Colleges of Nursing
National Education Progression in Nursing Collaborative
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
Center for Credentialing and Education™
National Board for Certified Counselors™
Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration
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