Minnesota State University is reviewed for accreditation every 10 years by the North Central Association of College and Secondary Schools. In addition, individual programs undergo periodic reviews, generally every five years. Some professional associations also accredit specific programs. The following accreditations have been awarded to Minnesota State University.
General Accreditations
- 1929: North Central Association of College and Secondary Schools
- 1952: The American Association of University Women
- 1954: The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Program Accreditations
- Art - 1974: National Association of Schools of Art
- Athletic Training - 1969: Board of Directors, Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education Programs - Joint Review Committee on Educational
Programs in Athletic Training
- Automotive Engineering Technology - 1996: Technology Accreditation Commission
(TAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
- Business, College of - 1997: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business (AACSB) (Accounting; Finance; International Business; Management;
Marketing)
- Chemistry - 1970: American Chemical Society
- Communication Disorders - 1993: American Speech-Language Hearing Association
(MS in Speech Language Pathology), Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC),
Educational Standards Board of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association
(ESB)
- Counseling and Student Personnel (School Counseling, College Student Affairs,
Community Counseling) - 1985: Council of Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Educational Programs
- Dental Hygiene - 1970: Commission on Accreditation, American Dental Association
- Dietetics - 1972: American Dietetic Association
- Electrical Engineering - 1987: Commission of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET)
- Electronic Engineering Technology - 1984: Technology Accreditation Commission
(TAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology - 1990: Technology Accreditation Commission
(TAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
- Mechanical Engineering - 1994: Commission of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET)
- Music - 1971: National Association of Schools of Music
- Nursing - 1953: Minnesota State Board of Examiners of Nurses (Minnesota
Board of Nursing), 1972: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
- Online Programs - 2005: Certified by the Higher Learning Commissions
- Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services - 1986: National Recreation and Park
Association/ American Association for Leisure and Recreation
- Rehabilitation Counseling - 1977: Council on Rehabilitation Education, Certified
Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
- Social Work - 1974: Council on Social Work Education
Certifications
- Law Enforcement - Certified by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)
- Social Work - Certification
