Academic Programs with Specialized Accreditation

Last Updated: December 2023 

College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting Agencies
Air Traffic and Airspace ManagementBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) 
Air Traffic and Airspace ManagementBachelor of Science (BS)Certified  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Aeronautical Systems Engineering TechnologyBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAccreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Aeronautical Systems Engineering TechnologyBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAviation Accreditation Board International (AABI)
Aeronautical StudiesBachelor of Science (BS)Accredited Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) 
Aeronautics Bachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAviation Accreditation Board International (AABI)
Aeronautics Bachelor of Science (BS)Certified Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Aerospace Engineering Bachelor of Science (BS)Accredited Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Applied Engineering (Concentration: Applied Engineering and Technology Management)Bachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAssociation of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
Applied Engineering (Concentration: Foundry Technology)Bachelor of Science (BS)CertifiedFoundry Educational Foundation (FEF)
Aviation Management Bachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAviation Accreditation Board International (AABI)
Computer Engineering TechnologyBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAssociation of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
Mechanical Engineering TechnologyBachelor of Science (BS)Accredited Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) 
Professional PilotBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAviation Accreditation Board International (ABBI) 
Professional PilotBachelor of Science (BS)Certified  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 

College of Applied and Technical Studies

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting Agencies
Animation Game DesignBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Electrical/Electronic Engineering TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)AccreditedAccreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Engineering TechnologyBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAccreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Mechanical Engineering TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)AccreditedAccreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)
NursingAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)ApprovedOhio Board of Nursing (OBN)
NursingAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)AccreditedAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology - AshtabulaAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)AccreditedAmerican Occupational Therapy Association (ACOTE)
Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology - East LiverpoolAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)AccreditedAmerican Occupational Therapy Association (ACOTE)
Peace Officer Training AcademyPost-Secondary CertificateApprovedOhio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC)
Physical Therapy Assistant TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)AccreditedCommission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Radiologic and Imaging Sciences (Concentration: Radiation Therapy)Bachelor of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Technology (BRIT)AccreditedJoint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
Radiologic Technology - AshtabulaAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)AccreditedJoint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
Radiologic Technology - SalemAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)AccreditedJoint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
Radiologic Technology - SalemAssociate of Technical Study (ATS)AccreditedJoint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
Respiratory CareBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedCommittee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
Respiratory Therapy TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)AccreditedCommittee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
Social WorkBacheloe of Social Work (BSW)Pre-CandidacyCouncil on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Veterinary TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)AccreditedAmerican Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

College of Architecture and Environmental Design

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting Agencies
ArchitectureMaster of Architecture (MARC)AccreditedNational Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)
Construction ManagementBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAmerican Council for Construction Education (ACCE)
Interior DesignBachelor of Arts (BA)AccreditedCouncil for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
Interior DesignBachelor of Arts (BA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Landscape ArchitectureMaster of Landscape Architecture I (MLA I)AccreditedLandscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB)

College of Arts and Sciences

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting Agencies
ChemistryBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAmerican Chemical Society (ACS)
Clinical PsychologyDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)AccreditedAmerican Psychological Association (APA)
Paralegal StudiesBachelor of Arts (BA)ApprovedAmerican Bar Association (ABA)
Paralegal StudiesUndergraduate CertificateApprovedAmerican Bar Association (ABA)
Public AdministrationMaster of Public Administration (MPA)AccreditedNetwork of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA)

Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting Agencies
AccountingBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
AccountingMaster of Science in Accounting (MSA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Business AdministrationMaster of Business Administration (MBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Business AdministrationDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Business Administration - ExecutiveMaster of Business Administration (Executive MBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Business AnalyticsGraduate CertificateAccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Business AnalyticsBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Business AnalyticsMaster of Science (MS)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Business ManagementBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Computer Information SystemsBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
EconomicsBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
EconomicsMaster of Arts in Economics (MAE)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
EntrepreneurshipBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
FinanceBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
General BusinessBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Human Resource ManagementBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Leadership and ManagementGraduate CertificateAccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Managerial MarketingBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
MarketingBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)AccreditedThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

College of Communication and Information

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting Agencies
AdvertisingBachelor of Science (BS)Provisionally AccreditedAccrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC)
Digital Media ProductionBachelor of Science (BS)Provisionally AccreditedAccrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC)
JournalismBachelor of Science (BS)Provisionally AccreditedAccrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC)
Library and Information ScienceMaster of Library and Information Science (MLIS)AccreditedAmerican Library Association (ALA)
PhotographyBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Public RelationsBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedPublic Relations Society of America (PRSA)
Public RelationsBachelor of Science (BS)Provisionally AccreditedAccrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC)
School Library Media K-12Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)AccreditedAmerican Library Association (ALA)
School Library Media K-12Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
User Experience DesignMaster of Science (MS)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Visual Communication DesignBachelor of Arts (BA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Visual Communication DesignBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Visual Communication DesignMaster of Fine Arts (MFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Visual Communication DesignMaster of Arts (MA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)

College of Education, Health and Human Services

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting Agencies
Athletic TrainingMaster of Science (MS)AccreditedCommission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
AudiologyDoctor of Audiology (PhD)AccreditedCouncil on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA)
AudiologyDoctor of Audiology (AUD)AccreditedCouncil on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA)
Clinical Mental Health CounselingMaster of Education (MEd)AccreditedCouncil for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Clinical Rehabilitation CounselingMaster of Education (MEd)AccreditedCouncil for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Counselor Education and SupervisionDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)AccreditedCouncil for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Early Childhood EducationBachelor of Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Early Childhood EducationMaster of Arts in Teaching (MAT)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Earth ScienceBachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Exercise PhysiologyMaster of Science (MS)RecognizedNational Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Exercise ScienceBachelor of Science (BS)RecognizedNational Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Exercise ScienceBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedCommittee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES)
Health Education and PromotionMaster of Education (MEd)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Health Education and PromotionDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Hospitality ManagementBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAccreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA)
Integrated Language ArtsBachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Integrated MathematicsBachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Integrated ScienceBachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Integrated Social StudiesBachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Life ScienceBachelor of Education in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Life Science / ChemistryBachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Long-term Care AdministrationBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedNational Association of Long Term Care Administrator Board (NAB)
Long-term Care AdministrationBachelor of Science (BS)ApprovedOhio Board of Executives of Long-Term Services and Supports (BELTSS)
Middle Childhood EducationBachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Middle Childhood EducationBachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedAssociation of Middle Level Education (AMLE)
NutritionBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedAccreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
Nutrition (Concentration: Dietetic Internship)Master of Science (MS)AccreditedAccreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
Physical Education and Sport PerformanceBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Physical ScienceBachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Recreation, Park and Tourism ManagementBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedCouncil on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT)
School CounselingMaster of Education (MEd)AccreditedCouncil for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
School Health EducationBachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School PsychologyDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)AccreditedNational Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
School PsychologyDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)AccreditedAmerican Psychological Association (APA)
School PsychologyEducational Specialist (EdS)AccreditedNational Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Secondary EducationMaster of Arts in Teaching (MAT)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Special EducationBachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Special EducationMaster of Education (MEd)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Special EducationDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Special EducationEducational Specialist (EdS)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Special Education (Concentration: Deaf Education)Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE)AccreditedCouncil on Education of the Deaf (CED)
Special Education (Concentration: Deaf Education)Master of Education (MEd)AccreditedCouncil on Education of the Deaf (CED)
Special Education (Deaf Education Coursework)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)AccreditedCouncil on Education of the Deaf (CED)
Special Education (Deaf Education Coursework)Educational Specialist (EdS)AccreditedCouncil on Education of the Deaf (CED)
Speech Language Pathology (School Speech-Language Pathologist)Master of Arts (MA)AccreditedCouncil on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA)
Speech Language Pathology (School Speech-Language Pathologist)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)AccreditedCouncil on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA)

College of Nursing

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting Agencies
NursingBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)ApprovedOhio Board of Nursing (OBN)
NursingBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)AccreditedCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
NursingMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN)AccreditedCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
NursingDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)AccreditedCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Nursing for Registered NursesBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)AccreditedCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

College of Podiatric Medicine

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting Agencies
Doctor of Podiatric MedicineDoctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)AccreditedCouncil on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME)

College of Public Health

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting Agencies
Clinical EpidemiologyMaster of Science (MS)AccreditedCouncil on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
Public HealthBachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH)AccreditedCouncil on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
Public HealthMaster of Public Health (MPH)AccreditedCouncil on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
Public HealthDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)AccreditedCouncil on Education for Public Health (CEPH)

College of the Arts

Academic ProgramsDegreeStatusAccrediting Agencies
Acting - Intended for the Returning ProfessionalMaster of Fine Arts (MFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
Art EducationBachelor of Arts (BA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Art EducationMaster of Arts (MA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Art HistoryBachelor of Arts (BA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Art HistoryMaster of Arts (MA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
ConductingMaster of Music (MM)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
DanceBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)
Dance StudiesBachelor of Arts (BA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)
EthnomusicologyMaster of Arts (MA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Fashion DesignBachelor of Arts (BA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Fashion DesignBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Fashion Industry StudiesMaster of Fashion Industry Studies (MFIS)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
MusicBachelor of Arts (BA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
MusicBachelor of Music (BM)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Music EducationBachelor of Music (BM)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Music EducationMaster of Music (MM)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Music EducationMaster of Music (MM)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Music EducationDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Music EducationDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)AccreditedCouncil for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Music TechnologyBachelor of Science (BS)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Music TheoryMaster of Arts (MA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Music Theory - CompositionDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Musical TheatreBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
PerformanceMaster of Music (MM)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Studio ArtBachelor of Arts (BA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Studio ArtBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Studio ArtMaster of Arts (MA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Studio ArtMaster of Fine Arts (MFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Theatre Design, Technology and ProductionBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
Theatre Design and TechnologyMaster of Fine Arts (MFA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
Theatre StudiesBachelor of Arts (BA)AccreditedNational Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)

Other

Program or Activity StatusAccrediting Agencies
Animal Care and Use (Research) AccreditedAmerican Association for the Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC)
Animal Care and Use (Research) AccreditedUnited States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Kent State University (Institutional Accreditation) AccreditedHigher Learning Commission (HLC)
Kent State University Health Services (DeWeese Health Center) AccreditedAccreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
Kent State University Museum AccreditedAmerican Alliance of Museums (AAM)
State Authority ApprovedOhio Department of Education (ODE)
State Authority over Higher Education ApprovedOhio Department of Higher Education (ODHE)