Externally Accredited Programs
| Program | Accreditation First Granted | Last Visit | Next Renewal Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art B.A. and M.A. programs by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/ | 1993 | 2031 | |
| Art M.F.A. program by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/ | 1993 | 2031 | |
| Journalism B.A. program by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC). http://www.acejmc.org/ | 1967 | 2029 | |
| Music B.A., B.M., and M.M. programs by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/ agency’s | 1968 | 2029 | |
| Music Industry Administration M.A. program by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/ | 2017 | 2029 | |
| Theatre B.A. program by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). https://nast.arts-accredit.org/ | 1991 | 2025 | |
| Theatre Arts M.A. program by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). https://nast.arts-accredit.org/ | 1991 | 2025 |
| Program | Accreditation First Granted | Last Visit | Next Renewal Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Programs Undergraduate: B.S. in Accountancy, B.S. in Business Administration, and B.S. in Information Systems; Graduate: Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Professional Accountancy (M.P.Acc.), Master of Science in Taxation (M.S.), Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Business Analytics (M.S.) are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accreditation | AACSB | 1976 | 3/21/25 | 2025 |
| Program | Accreditation First Granted | Last Visit | Next Renewal Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education Credential Programs by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 1959 | 2026 | |
| Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.Preliminary and Advanced Administrative Services Credential Certification by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 1959 | 2026 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy M.S. program by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). https://www.coamfte.org/ | 2016 | 2029 | |
| School Counseling Pupil Personnel Services in School Counseling Certification Program by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 1959 | 2026 | |
| Secondary Education Credential Programs by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 1959 | 2026 | |
| School Psychology M.S. Counseling option by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP); https://www.nasponline.org/ Pupil Personnel Services in School Psychology Certification Program by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 2004 (NASP), 1959 (State) | 2029 | |
| Secondary Education Credential Programs by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 1959 | 2026 | |
| Special Education Deaf and Hard of Hearing M.A. Option by the Council on Education of the Deaf (CED). https://councilondeafed.org/ Credential Programs by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 1959 | 2026 |
| Program | Accreditation First Granted | Last Visit | Next Renewal Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering B.S. program by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. https://www.abet.org/ | 1994 | 2025 | |
| Construction Management B.S. program by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). https://www.acce-hq.org/; Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) of ABET. https://www.abet.org | 2010 | 2030 | |
| Computer Engineering B.S. program by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. | 2006 | 2025 | |
| Computer Information Technology B.S. program by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. | 2017 | 2025 | |
| Computer Science B.S. program by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. | 1985 | 2025 | |
| Electrical Engineering B.S. program by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. | 1994 | 2025 | |
| Engineering Management Technology B.S. program by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. Note that the Engineering Management Technology B.S. program is not accredited by ABET and is instead accredited through CSUN’s regional accreditor, WSCUC. | 2020 | 2025 | |
| Manufacturing Systems Engineering B.S. program by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. | 2001 | 2025 | |
| Mechanical Engineering B.S. program by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. | 1994 | 2025 |
| Program | Accreditation First Granted | Last Visit | Next Renewal Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audiology Au D. program by the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE). https://acaeaccred.org | 2023 | 2027 | |
| Athletic Training M.S. program by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). https://caate.net/ | 1995 | 2027 | |
| Applied Epidemiology MPH program by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). https://ceph.org/ | 1971 | 2026 | |
| Communicative Disorders M.S. program in Speech-Language Pathology by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CAA of the ASHA). The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) education standards apply, as well. https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 1976 | 2029 | |
| Didactic Program in Dietetics B.S. Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science Option in Nutrition and Dietetics by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend | 1985 | 2028 | |
| Dietetic Internship M.S. Human Nutrition Option in Dietetic Internship and Certificate of Dietetic Internship by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend | 1985 | 2028 | |
| Environmental and Occupational Health B.S. and M.S. programs by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC). https://www.nehspac.org/ | BS 1973, MS 1978 | 2026 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences B.S. program by the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). https://www.aafcs.org/home | 1973 | 2025 | |
| Health Administration B.S. program by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). ttps://www.healthcareadministration.com/aupha-association-of-university-programs-in-healthcare-administration/ | 1971 | 2030 | |
| Health Administration M.S. program by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). https://www.cahme.org/ | 2017 | 2027 | |
| Interior Design B.S. program by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). https://www.accredit-id.org/ | 1998 | 2030 | |
| Nursing B.S. program by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE Must meet Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) standards, as well. https://www.rn.ca.gov/licensees/index.shtml | 1999 | 2034 | |
| Physical Therapy D.P.T. program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). https://www.capteonline.org/ | 1969 | 2026 | |
| Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Management B.S. program by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT). https://accreditationcouncil.org/ | 1976 | 2028 | |
| Public Health B.S. program in Public Health and M.P.H. programs in Community Health Education and Applied Epidemiology by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). https://ceph.org/ | MS 2004, MPH 1971 | 2026 | |
| Radiologic Sciences B.S. program by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) https://www.jrcert.org/ and by the California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH-RHB) https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/DRSEM/Pages/RHB.aspx | 1977 | 2026 |
| Program | Accreditation First Granted | Last Visit | Next Renewal Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry B.S. program by the American Chemical Society (ACS). https://www.acs.org/ | 1965 | 2026 | |
| Chemistry B.S. program by the American Chemical Society (ACS). https://www.acs.org/ | 1965 | 2026 |
| Program | Accreditation First Granted | Last Visit | Next Renewal Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work M.S.W. program by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). https://www.cswe.org/ | 2004 | 2028 |
| Credential Program | Accreditation First Granted | Last Visit | Next Renewal Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingual Authorization - Armenian, Korean, Spanish by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 2011 | 2026-2027 | |
| California Teachers of English Language (CTEL) by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 1997 | 2026-2027 | |
| Education Specialist Added Authorization - Autism Spectrum Disorder by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 2010 | 2026-2027 | |
| Education Specialist Added Authorization - Resource Specialist by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 2011 | 2026-2027 | |
| Education Specialist Preliminary Teaching Credential - Traditional, ACT, or ITEP in: Deaf/Hard of Hearing; Early Childhood Special Education; or Mild/Moderate and Extensive Support Needs by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 2013 | 2026-2027 | |
| Education Specialist Preliminary Teaching Credential - Intern by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 2002 | 2026-2027 | |
| Multiple Subject Preliminary Teaching Credential - Traditional, ACT, or ITEP by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 1974 | 2026-2027 | |
| Multiple Subject Preliminary Teaching Credential - Intern by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 2002 | 2026-2027 | |
| Preliminary Administrative Services Credential by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 1997 | 2026-2027 | |
| Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Counseling by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 1997 | 2026-2027 | |
| Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Psychology by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 1997 | 2026-2027 | |
| Reading and Literacy Added Authorization Credential by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 2002 | 2026-2027 | |
| Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 2002 | 2026-2027 | |
| Single Subject Preliminary Teaching Credential - Traditional, ACT, or FYI/JYI by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 1974 | 2026-2027 | |
| Single Subject Preliminary Teaching Credential - Intern by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 2002 | 2026-2027 | |
| Speech Language Pathology Services Credential by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 2011 | 2026-2027 | |
| Teacher Induction (Clear) Teaching Credential by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ | 2013 | 2026-2027 |
| Certificate Program | Accreditation First Granted | Last Visit | Next Renewal Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Certificate in Transdisciplinary Intervention | Not Available | ||
| Advanced Study in Educational Therapy | Not Available | ||
| Advanced Study in Parent/Child Specialization/Consultation | Not Available | ||
| Career Education and Counseling | Not Available | ||
| Certificate in Real Estate | Not Available | ||
| Certificate of Dietetic Internship | Not Available | ||
| College and Career Connections in the Secondary Curriculum | Not Available | ||
| College Counseling and Student Services | Not Available | ||
| Complex Systems | Not Available | ||
| Design Experiences and Interactions | Not Available | ||
| Design Leadership and Impact | Not Available | ||
| Design Strategy and Systems | Not Available | ||
| Early Childhood Special Education/Early Intervention Specialist | Not Available | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management for Engineering Professionals | Not Available | ||
| Ethnic Studies Certificate-Chicana/o Studies | Not Available | ||
| Foundations of Anthropological Knowledge | Not Available | ||
| Foundations of Archaeological Knowledge | Not Available | ||
| Graduate Certificate in Business Administration | Not Available | ||
| Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics - Administration | Not Available | ||
| Graduate Certificate in LGBTQ+ Health | Not Available | ||
| Health Administration | Not Available | ||
| Infant-Toddler-Family Mental Health | Not Available | ||
| Music Therapy | Not Available | ||
| Non Profit Sector Management | Not Available | ||
| Nurse Educator Certificate | Not Available | ||
| Preparation for Advanced Studies in Speech-Language Pathology | Not Available | ||
| Program Evaluation in Education and Education Related Settings | Not Available | ||
| Quality Management | Not Available | ||
| Reading and Literacy | Not Available | ||
| Teaching English as a Second Language | Not Available | ||
| Transdisciplinary Teaming in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education | Not Available |