Academic Programs with Specialized Accreditation
Last Updated: September 2023
College of Aeronautics and Engineering
| Academic Programs | Degree | Status | Accrediting Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Traffic and Airspace Management | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) |
| Air Traffic and Airspace Management | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Certified | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) |
| Aeronautical Systems Engineering Technology | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) |
| Aeronautical Systems Engineering Technology | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) |
| Aeronautical Studies | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) |
| Aeronautics | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | Aviation 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) | Accredited | Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) |
| Applied Engineering (Concentration: Foundry Technology) | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Certified | Foundry Educational Foundation (FEF) |
| Aviation Management | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) |
| Professional Pilot | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | Aviation Accreditation Board International (ABBI) |
| Professional Pilot | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Certified | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) |
College of Applied and Technical Studies
| Academic Programs | Degree | Status | Accrediting Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animation Game Design | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology | Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Accredited | Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) |
| Engineering Technology | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Accredited | Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) |
| Nursing | Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Approved | Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) |
| Nursing | Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Accredited | Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology - Ashtabula | Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Accredited | American Occupational Therapy Association (ACOTE) |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology - East Liverpool | Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Accredited | American Occupational Therapy Association (ACOTE) |
| Peace Officer Training Academy | Post-Secondary Certificate | Approved | Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) |
| Physical Therapy Assistant Technology | Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Accredited | Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) |
| Radiologic and Imaging Sciences (Concentration: Radiation Therapy) | Bachelor of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Technology (BRIT) | Accredited | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) |
| Radiologic Technology - Ashtabula | Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Accredited | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) |
| Radiologic Technology - Salem | Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Accredited | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) |
| Radiologic Technology - Salem | Associate of Technical Study (ATS) | Accredited | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) |
| Respiratory Care | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) |
| Respiratory Therapy Technology | Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Accredited | Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) |
| Veterinary Technology | Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Accredited | American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) |
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
| Academic Programs | Degree | Status | Accrediting Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Master of Architecture (MARC) | Accredited | National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) |
| Construction Management | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) |
| Interior Design | Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Accredited | Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) |
| Interior Design | Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
| Landscape Architecture | Master of Landscape Architecture I (MLA I) | Accredited | Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB) |
College of Arts and Sciences
| Academic Programs | Degree | Status | Accrediting Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | American Chemical Society (ACS) |
| Clinical Psychology | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Accredited | American Psychological Association (APA) |
| Paralegal Studies | Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Approved | American Bar Association (ABA) |
| Paralegal Studies | Undergraduate Certificate | Approved | American Bar Association (ABA) |
| Public Administration | Master of Public Administration (MPA) | Accredited | Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) |
Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
| Academic Programs | Degree | Status | Accrediting Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | Accredited | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
| Accounting | Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) | Accredited | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
| Business Administration | Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Accredited | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
| Business Administration | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Accredited | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
| Business Administration - Executive | Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA) | Accredited | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
| Business Analytics | Graduate Certificate | Accredited | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
| Business Analytics | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | Accredited | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
| Business Analytics | Master of Science (MS) | Accredited | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
| Business Management | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | Accredited | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
| Computer Information Systems | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | Accredited | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
| Economics | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | Accredited | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
| Economics | Master of Arts in Economics (MAE) | Accredited | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
| Entrepreneurship | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | Accredited | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
| Finance | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | Accredited | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
| General Business | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | Accredited | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
| Human Resource Management | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | Accredited | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
| Leadership and Management | Graduate Certificate | Accredited | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
| Managerial Marketing | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | Accredited | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
| Marketing | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | Accredited | The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
College of Communication and Information
| Academic Programs | Degree | Status | Accrediting Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Provisionally Accredited | Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) |
| Digital Media Production | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Provisionally Accredited | Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) |
| Journalism | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Provisionally Accredited | Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) |
| Library and Information Science | Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) | Accredited | American Library Association (ALA) |
| Photography | Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
| Public Relations | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) |
| Public Relations | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Provisionally Accredited | Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) |
| School Library Media K-12 | Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) | Accredited | American Library Association (ALA) |
| School Library Media K-12 | Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) | Accredited | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) |
| User Experience Design | Master of Science (MS) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
| Visual Communication Design | Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
| Visual Communication Design | Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
| Visual Communication Design | Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
| Visual Communication Design | Master of Arts (MA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
College of Education, Health and Human Services
| Academic Programs | Degree | Status | Accrediting Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Training | Master of Science (MS) | Accredited | Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) |
| Audiology | Doctor of Audiology (PhD) | Accredited | Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) |
| Audiology | Doctor of Audiology (AUD) | Accredited | Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Master of Education (MEd) | Accredited | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) |
| Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling | Master of Education (MEd) | Accredited | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) |
| Counselor Education and Supervision | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Accredited | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) |
| Curriculum and Instruction (Concentration: Physical Education Teacher Education) | Master of Education (MEd) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Early Childhood Education | Bachelor of Education (BSE) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Early Childhood Education | Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Earth Science | Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Exercise Physiology | Master of Science (MS) | Recognized | National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) |
| Exercise Science | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Recognized | National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) |
| Exercise Science | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES) |
| Health Education and Promotion | Master of Education (MEd) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Health Education and Promotion | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Hospitality Management | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) |
| Integrated Language Arts | Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Integrated Mathematics | Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Integrated Science | Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Integrated Social Studies | Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Life Science | Bachelor of Education in Education (BSE) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Life Science / Chemistry | Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Long-term Care Administration | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Board (NAB) |
| Long-term Care Administration | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Approved | Ohio Board of Executives of Long-Term Services and Supports (BELTSS) |
| Middle Childhood Education | Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Middle Childhood Education | Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) | Accredited | Association of Middle Level Education (AMLE) |
| Nutrition | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) |
| Nutrition (Concentration: Dietetic Internship) | Master of Science (MS) | Accredited | Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) |
| Physical Education and Sport Performance | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Physical Science | Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Recreation, Park and Tourism Management | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT) |
| School Counseling | Master of Education (MEd) | Accredited | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) |
| School Health Education | Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| School Psychology | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Accredited | National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) |
| School Psychology | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Accredited | American Psychological Association (APA) |
| School Psychology | Educational Specialist (EdS) | Accredited | National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) |
| Secondary Education | Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Special Education | Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Special Education | Master of Education (MEd) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Special Education | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Special Education | Educational Specialist (EdS) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Special Education (Concentration: Deaf Education) | Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) | Accredited | Council on Education of the Deaf (CED) |
| Special Education (Concentration: Deaf Education) | Master of Education (MEd) | Accredited | Council on Education of the Deaf (CED) |
| Special Education (Deaf Education Coursework) | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Accredited | Council on Education of the Deaf (CED) |
| Special Education (Deaf Education Coursework) | Educational Specialist (EdS) | Accredited | Council on Education of the Deaf (CED) |
| Speech Language Pathology (School Speech-Language Pathologist) | Master of Arts (MA) | Accredited | Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) |
| Speech Language Pathology (School Speech-Language Pathologist) | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Accredited | Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) |
College of Nursing
| Academic Programs | Degree | Status | Accrediting Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | Approved | Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) |
| Nursing | Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | Accredited | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) |
| Nursing | Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | Accredited | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) |
| Nursing | Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Accredited | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) |
| Nursing for Registered Nurses | Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | Accredited | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) |
College of Podiatric Medicine
| Academic Programs | Degree | Status | Accrediting Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Podiatric Medicine | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) | Accredited | Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) |
College of Public Health
| Academic Programs | Degree | Status | Accrediting Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Epidemiology | Master of Science (MS) | Accredited | Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) |
| Public Health | Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) | Accredited | Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) |
| Public Health | Master of Public Health (MPH) | Accredited | Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) |
| Public Health | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Accredited | Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) |
College of the Arts
| Academic Programs | Degree | Status | Accrediting Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acting - Intended for the Returning Professional | Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) |
| Art Education | Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
| Art Education | Master of Arts (MA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
| Art History | Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
| Art History | Master of Arts (MA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
| Conducting | Master of Music (MM) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) |
| Dance | Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD) |
| Dance Studies | Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD) |
| Ethnomusicology | Master of Arts (MA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) |
| Fashion Design | Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
| Fashion Design | Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
| Fashion Industry Studies | Master of Fashion Industry Studies (MFIS) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
| Music | Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) |
| Music | Bachelor of Music (BM) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) |
| Music Education | Bachelor of Music (BM) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) |
| Music Education | Master of Music (MM) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) |
| Music Education | Master of Music (MM) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Music Education | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) |
| Music Education | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Accredited | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| Music Technology | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) |
| Music Theory | Master of Arts (MA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) |
| Music Theory - Composition | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) |
| Musical Theatre | Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) |
| Performance | Master of Music (MM) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) |
| Studio Art | Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
| Studio Art | Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
| Studio Art | Master of Arts (MA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
| Studio Art | Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
| Theatre Design, Technology and Production | Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) |
| Theatre Design and Technology | Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) |
| Theatre Studies | Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Accredited | National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) |
Other
| Program or Activity | Status | Accrediting Agencies | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Care and Use (Research) | Accredited | American Association for the Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) | |
| Animal Care and Use (Research) | Accredited | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) | |
| Kent State University (Institutional Accreditation) | Accredited | Higher Learning Commission (HLC) | |
| Kent State University Health Services (DeWeese Health Center) | Accredited | Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) | |
| Kent State University Museum | Accredited | American Alliance of Museums (AAM) | |
| State Authority | Approved | Ohio Department of Education (ODE) | |
| State Authority over Higher Education | Approved | Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) |