Accreditation / Certification
North Central Association
Undergraduate Program
Minnesota State University Moorhead is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org), 312-263-0456) to offer undergraduate four-year college programs leading to Baccalaureate degrees. Online undergraduate programs have been approved in Business Administration, Operations Management, and Project Management.
Graduate Program
Minnesota State University Moorhead is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools at the Master’s degree level and programs in School Psychology and Educational Leadership are accredited at the Education Specialist level. Online only graduate programs have been approved in Business Administration with an emphasis in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Healthcare Administration, and Nursing.
American Bar Association
Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Paralegal program is approved by the American Bar Association.
American Chemical Society
Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Chemistry Department is on the approved list of the American Chemical Society.
American Council of Construction Education
Minnesota State University Moorhead’s degree in Construction Management in the Department of Construction and Operations Management is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
The Master's education program in Speech-Language Pathology at Minnesota State University Moorhead is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International
Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Paseka School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). This prestigious distinction is held by less than five percent of the world's business schools.
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Programs
Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Programs.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The baccalaureate degree in Nursing and the master's degree in Nursing programs at Minnesota State University Moorhead are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791.
Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Minnesota State University Moorhead’s graduate program in Counseling and Student Affairs has specialized accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The specialized accreditation is granted by CACREP which is an accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The program offers three CACREP accredited emphases: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling (K-12), and Student Affairs and College Counseling.
Council on Social Work Education
Minnesota State University Moorhead is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education to offer a Bachelor of Social Work degree.
Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training
Minnesota State University Moorhead is certified to educate police officers in the State of Minnesota.
National Association of School Psychologists
Minnesota State University Moorhead's graduate program in school psychology is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists. NASP is an affiliate organization of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
The Minnesota State University Moorhead School of Art is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. MSUM offers the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees.
National Association of Schools of Music
Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Music Department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Minnesota State University Moorhead's initial and advanced teacher education programs are approved by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering
Minnesota State University Moorhead’s program in Operations Management in the Department of Construction and Operations Management is accredited by the Association of Technology, Managements and Applied Engineering.