Associations and Accreditation
Associations
The university is a member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, the American Council on Education, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾, the Association of American ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ and Universities, the Education Advisory Board, the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, the National Association of College and ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ Business Officers, the Oak Ridge Associated Universities, the Southern Association of ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ and Schools Commission on ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾, Campus Compact, the ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ Professional and Continuing Education Association, and the Cooperating Raleigh ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾.
Accreditation
North Carolina State ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ is accredited by the Southern Association of ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ and Schools Commission on ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees.ÌýNorth Carolina State ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.ÌýQuestions about the accreditation of North Carolina State ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ and Schools Commission on ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾ at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404.679.4500 or by using information available on SACSCOC'sÌý.
In addition, many of the university’s professional programs and departments are accredited by national professional associations, including:
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Education (BS)1 | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) | 2022 | 2029 |
| Biological Engineering (BS)3 | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET | 2017 | 20232 |
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Accredited through the College of Education.
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Review completed, awaiting results.
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Accredited through the College of Engineering
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture (B.Arch, M.Arch) | National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB) | 2018 | 2026 |
| Graphic and Experience Design (BGED, MGED) | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) | 2022 | 2031-2032 |
| Industrial Design (BID, MID) | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) | 2022 | 2031-2032 |
| Landscape Architecture (MLA) | Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) | 2022 | 2028 |
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counselor Education (PhD, MEd) (MEd concentrations are: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and College Counseling) | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) | 2022 | 2024 |
| All teacher education programs, School Counselor (MEd, MS), School Administration (MSA) and School of Social Work (MR) at initial and advanced levels. | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) | 2022 | 2029 |
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| Program Name | Accrediting Body |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Biological Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Biomedical Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Chemical Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Civil Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Computer Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Computer Science (BS) | Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Construction Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Electrical Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Systems Concentration (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Engineering - Mechatronics Concentration (BS) (Joint Program with UNC-Asheville) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Environmental Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Industrial Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Industrial Engineering: Human Factors and Ergonomics Concentration (M, MS, PhD) | Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) |
| Materials Science and Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Mechanical Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Nuclear Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Paper Science and Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
| Textile Engineering (BS) | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET1 |
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Review complete, awaiting results.
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Studies School Psychology (MS/Certificate) | National Association of School Psychologists | 2021 | 2027 |
| Psychology: Human Factors and Applied Cognition Concentration (MS, PhD) | Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) | 2018 | 2024 |
| Public Administration (MPA) | National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) | 2021 | 2028 |
| School Psychology (PhD) | American Psychological Association | 2014 | 20211 |
| Social Work (BSW, MSW) | Council on Social Work Education | 2021 | 2029 |
| World Languages and Cultures: Spanish/French/German/Chinese Education (FLLSED, FLLFED, FLLGED, FLLCED) | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) | 2022 | 2029 |
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Site visit postponed due to COVID-19.Ìý (Fall 2023)
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting (BS, MAC) | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) | 2020 | 2025 |
| Business Administration (BS, MBA) | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) | 2020 | 2025 |
| Master of Management | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) | 2020 | 2025 |
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Management (BS) | Society of American Foresters | 2016 | 2026 |
| Natural Resources (BS) | Society of American Foresters | 2016 | 2026 |
| Master of Forestry | Society of American Foresters | 2016 | 2026 |
| Paper Science & Engineering (BS)1 | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET | 2017 | 20232 |
| Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management (BS) | Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism & Related Professions | 2017 | 2024 |
| Sustainable Materials & Technology (BS) | Society of Wood Science & Technology | 2015 | 2025 |
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Accredited through the College of Engineering.
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Review complete, awaiting results.
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry (BA, BS) | American Chemical Society (ACS) | 2017 | 2024 |
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Textile Engineering (BS)1 | Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET | 2017 | 20232 |
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Accredited through the College of Engineering.
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Review complete, awaiting results.
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine (DVM) | American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE) | 2021 | 2028 |
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Skills Enhancement Program within the Academic Support Program for Student Athletes | International Tutor Program Certification within the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLS) | 2019 | 2024 |
| Cooperative Education (On-the-job experience in chosen field) | Council for Cooperative Education | 2019 | 2025 |
| Counseling Center | International Association of Counseling Services, Inc. (IACS) | 2015 | 20281 |
| Student Health Services | Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) | 2022 | 2025 |
| Student Health Services | Commission on Office Laboratory Assessment (COLA) | 2022 | 2023 |
| UG Tutorial Center Program | College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) CRLA's International Tutor Program Certification | 2019 | 2024 |
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Site visit postponed due to COVID-19.
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Police | Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies | 2020 | 2024 |
| Campus Police | International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) | 2020 | 2024 |
| Program Name | Accrediting Body | Last Yr Accred | Next Yr Accred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Hospital | American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) performs accreditation inspections | Inspection 2021 | Inspection 2028 |
| Lab Animal Facilities | Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) performs accreditation inspections | Inspection 2021 | Inspection 2024 |