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ϰϲͼ Accreditation

Institutions of higher education in the United States seek accreditation through two broad types of accreditation agencies, Federal Regional Accrediting Bodies that accredit institutions, and specialized bodies that accredit specific programs.

Accreditation Agencies

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

The ϰϲͼ is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional accreditors of degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the United States. ϰϲͼ's Medical School, Graduate School, Pharmacy School and any future degree-granting schools are covered institutionally under HLC accreditation. HLC accreditation is necessary to demonstrate that ϰϲͼ functions in accordance with all Department of Education requirements.
Liaison Committee for Medical Education (LCME)

Liaison Committee for Medical Education (LCME)

The Liaison Committee for Medical Education (LCME) is the accrediting body for all U.S. allopathic (MD-granting) medical schools. The LCME awarded full, eight-year accreditation to ϰϲͼ in 2011, the maximum period of accreditation. LCME accreditation recognizes that ϰϲͼ provides a medical education program consistent with the high standards of other U.S. allopathic medical schools.
Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)

Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)

The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) is the accrediting body for programs and schools of public health offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. The Masters in Public Health program at ϰϲͼ is accredited through 2024 by CEPH.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)

The ACPE was founded in 1932 and has been working since then to ensure the quality of pharmaceutical education. The council originally accredited baccalaureate programs but as the industry has evolved, has shifted to oversee doctorate programs. ACPE was instrumental in the development of the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. The organization also oversees continuing education of those practicing in pharmacy and has an international arm working to ensure a high level of practice globally. The ϰϲͼ School of Pharmacy is fully accredited and undergoing the annual monitoring required by the ACPE.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

The ϰϲͼ Master of Science in Anesthesiology Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) which is a programmatic postsecondary accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CAAHEP carries out its accrediting activities in cooperation with 25 review Committees on Accreditation. CAAHEP currently accredits more than 2,200 entry level education programs in 32 health science professions.
Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC)

Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC)

Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) is the accreditation board for graduate programs in genetic counseling. ACGC advances quality in genetic counseling education by developing and maintaining standards for educational and clinical training of genetic counseling students and implementing a peer-review process to evaluate programs.