Accreditation / Certification
Undergraduate Programs
Minnesota State University Moorhead is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, to offer undergraduate four-year college programs leading to Baccalaureate degrees.
Graduate Programs
Minnesota State University Moorhead is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission at the Doctoral, Specialist, and Master’s degree levels.
American Bar Association
Minnesota State University Moorhead's Paralegal program is approved by the American Bar Association.
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Chemistry Department is on the approved list of the American Chemical Society.
American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
Minnesota State University Moorhead's Health Services Administration program is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). The American College of Healthcare Executives is an international professional society of healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. ACHE's mission is to advance its members and healthcare management excellence.
American Council of Construction Education (ACCE)
Minnesota State University Moorhead’s degree in Construction Management in the Department of Professional Management is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology (residential) 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, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
Minnesota State University Moorhead’s program in Operations Management in the Department of Professional Management is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB)
Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Paseka School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).
Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA)
Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Bachelor's of Science degree in Health Services Administration is a member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
Minnesota State University's Master of Science in Athletic Training is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. The program will begin its first cohort summer 2023.
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
The MHA program has been approved into candidacy status with CAHME (Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education).
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree in nursing and the master's degree in nursing at Minnesota State University Moorhead are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 887-6791 (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Minnesota State University Moorhead’s graduate program in Counseling 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 two CACREP accredited emphases: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling (K-12).
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Minnesota State University Moorhead is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education to offer a Bachelor of Social Work degree.
Minnesota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators
The Minnesota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators accredits Minnesota State University Moorhead Long Term Care Administration program as a Center of Excellence for Long Term Care Administrators.
Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)Minnesota State University Moorhead is certified to educate police officers in the State of Minnesota.
Minnesota Board of School Administrators (BOSA)
Minnesota State University Moorhead's Educational Leadership program is an approved licensure program for Principal K-12, Superintendent, Director of Special Education and Director of Community Education through the Minnesota Board of School Administrators.
Minnesota Board of Teaching/Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)
Minnesota State University Moorhead's teacher licensure/endorsement programs are approved by the MN Board of Teaching.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
The Minnesota State University Moorhead's Early Childhood Center has been accredited under the National Association for the Education of Young Children new accreditation standards since June 2008. We strive to educate children under this high mark of excellence. NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children is the mark of quality in early childhood education, with thousands of programs currently accredited nationwide.
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Minnesota State University Moorhead's graduate program in school psychology is approved and meets training standards established by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). MSUM has been NASP/NCATE approved for 30 years. MSUM was one of the first programs in the country to receive NASP/NCATE approval. NASP is an affiliate organization of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Minnesota State University Moorhead 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. It is one of seven NASAD accredited institutions in Minnesota.
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Minnesota State University Moorhead is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. MSUM offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in music.
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and U.S. Department of Education (USDE)
*The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Teacher Education Accreditation Council merged with CAEP in September 2014. The NCATE and TEAC accredited EPPs are CAEP-eligible until such time as the CAEP accreditation review process is completed.
The School of Teaching & Learning at Minnesota State University Moorhead is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). This accreditation covers all programs at the initial baccalaureate or post baccalaureate levels, and the advanced teacher education post baccalaureate levels for (1) the continuing education of teachers who have previously completed initial preparation or (2) the preparation of other professional school personnel.
Minnesota State University Moorhead's teacher licensure/endorsement programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching.
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements
Minnesota State University Moorhead has been approved by the state of Minnesota to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education.
North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators
Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Long Term Care Administration degree is accredited by the North Dakota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators.
Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC)
Minnesota State University Moorhead's Bachelor of Science degree in Project Management is accredited by the PMI GAC for Project Management Education Programs.
This listing can also be found on the MSUM website at https://www.mnstate.edu/about/accreditation/.