Program accreditation
In addition to acquiring institutional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) has also obtained programmatic accreditation from several programmatic accrediting agencies for many of its degree and certificate programs. Programmatic accrediting agencies evaluate institutional programs to ensure that the quality of education or training programs meet the minimum standards established by the accrediting agency.
Below is a complete list of VCU’s programmatic accrediting agencies and accredited programs. Certain specialized accreditations are monitored by the U.S. Department of Education, and require SACSCOC reporting.
Please note: Units preparing for an upcoming programmatic accreditation review must make the provost office aware by filling out our review notification form below. Please also review our guidelines for this process.
College of Engineering
| Program | Accreditor | Accredited | Latest review | Next review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) – Engineering Accreditation Commission | 2002 – Present | 2019 | 2024 |
| Chemical and Life Science Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) – Engineering Accreditation Commission | 1999 – Present | 2019 | 2024 |
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Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BS) |
Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) – Computing Accreditation Commission |
2004 – Present | 2019 | 2024 |
| Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) – Computing Accreditation Commission | 1988 – Present | 2019 | 2024 |
| Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) – Engineering Accreditation Commission | 1999 – Present | 2019 | 2024 |
| Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BS) |
Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) – Engineering Accreditation Commission |
1999 – Present | 2019 | 2024 |
| Mechanical Engineering with a Nuclear Engineering Concentration, Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) – Engineering Accreditation Commission | 2011 – Present | 2019 | 2024 |
College of Health Professions
| Program | Accreditor | Accredited | Latest review | Next review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (MS) | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs | 2016 – Present | 2017 | 2023 |
| CPE (Levels I/II) and Certified Educator CPE | Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. Accreditation Commission | 2000 – Present | 2019 | 2026 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography _ Abdominal and Extended, Bachelor of Science (BS) | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs | 2021 – Present | 2021 | 2026 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bachelor of Science (BS) | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs | 2021 – Present | 2021 | 2026 |
| Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic (Certificate) | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs | 2003 – Present | 2021 | 2026 |
| Gerontology with a Resident Care/ Assisted Living Administration Concentration, Master of Science (MS) | National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards | 2016 – Present | 2021 | 2026 |
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Healthcare Management, Master of Health Administration (MHA) |
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education | 1968 – Present | 2017 | 2024 |
| Healthcare Management, Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) | Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education | 1968 – Present | 2017 | 2024 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technology, Bachelor of Science (BS) | Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology | 1983 – Present | 2022 | 2028 |
| Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) | American Occupational Therapy Association Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education | 2018 – Present | 2018 | 2026 |
| Physical Therapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) | American Physical Therapy Association Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education | 1931 – Present | 2017 | 2027 |
| Radiation Therapy and Radiography, Bachelor of Science (BS) | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | 1972 – Present | 2021 | 2029 |
| Radiography, Bachelor of Science (BS) | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | 1987 – Present | 2021 | 2029 |
| Medical Laboratory Sciences |
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences | 1976 – Present | 2021 | 2031 |
| Nurse Anesthesia, Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) | Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs | 1968 – Present | 2021 | 2031 |
College of Humanities and Sciences
| Program | Accreditor | Accredited | Latest review | Next review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation | 1975 – Present | 2018 | 2028 |
| Counseling Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation | 1980 – Present | 2018 | 2028 |
| Journalism and Mass Communications, Bachelor of Science (BS) | Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications |
1976 – 2000; 2005 – Present |
2018 | 2024 |
| Forensic Science, Bachelor of Science (BS); Concentrations in Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, and Physical Evidence | American Academy of Forensic Sciences Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission | 2007 – Present | 2022 | 2027 |
| Forensic Science, Master of Science (MS) | American Academy of Forensic Sciences Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission | 2011 – Present | 2022 | 2027 |
| Clinical Psychology (PhD) | American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation (Pre-doctoral internship) | 1975 – Present | 2018 | 2027 |
| Counseling Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation (Pre-doctoral internship) | 1980 – Present | 2018 | 2027 |
Division of Student Affairs (University Counseling Services)
| Program | Accreditor | Accredited | Latest review | Next review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Internship in Health Service Psychology | American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation (Pre-doctoral internship) | 1984 – Present | 2018 | 2028 |
Global Education Office
| Program | Accreditor | Accredited | Latest review | Next review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Program | Commission on English Language Program Accreditation | 2014 – Present | 2019 | 2029 |
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs
| Program | Accreditor | Accredited | Latest review | Next review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration, Master of Public Administration (MPA) | Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation | 1981 – Present | 2017 | 2024 |
| Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) | Planning Accreditation Board | 1977 – Present | 2021 | 2028 |
School of the Arts
| Program | Accreditor | Accredited | Latest review | Next review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts (Art Education), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Monroe Park Campus | National Association of Schools of Art & Design Commission on Accreditation | 1969 – Present | 2016 | 2026 |
| Art Education, Master of Art Education (MAE) - Monroe Park Campus | National Association of Schools of Art & Design Commission on Accreditation | 1969 – Present | 2016 | 2026 |
| Art History, Bachelor of Arts (BA) - VCU Qatar, Doha, Qatar Campus | National Association of Schools of Art & Design Commission on Accreditation | 1969 – Present | 2016 | 2026 |
| Art History (Art Historical, Museum Studies), Master of Arts (MA) - Monroe Park Campus | National Association of Schools of Art & Design Commission on Accreditation | 1969 – Present | 2016 | 2026 |
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Art History (Art Historical), Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Monroe Park Campus |
National Association of Schools of Art & Design Commission on Accreditation | 1969 – Present | 2016 | 2026 |
| Cinema, Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Monroe Park Campus | National Association of Schools of Art & Design Commission on Accreditation | 1969 – Present | 2016 | 2026 |
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Communication Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Monroe Park Campus Concentrations: General, Scientific Illustration; Visual Effects |
National Association of Schools of Art & Design Commission on Accreditation | 1969 – Present | 2016 | 2026 |
| Craft/Materials Studies, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Monroe Park Campus | National Association of Schools of Art & Design Commission on Accreditation | 1969 – Present | 2016 | 2026 |
| Dance and Choreography (General), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | National Association of Schools of Dance Commission on Accreditation | 1999 – Present | 2016 | 2026 |
| Design (Design Studies), Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - VCU Qatar, Doha, Qatar Campus | National Association of Schools of Art & Design Commission on Accreditation | 1969 – Present | 2016 | 2026 |
| Design Interior Environments, Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Monroe Park Campus | Council for Interior Design Accreditation | 2009 – Present | 2022 | 2026 |
| Education (Art Education), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Monroe Park Campus | National Association of Schools of Art & Design Commission on Accreditation | 1969 – Present | 2016 | 2026 |
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Fashion (Fashion Design), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Monroe Park Campus & VCU Qatar, Doha, Qatar Campus |
National Association of Schools of Art & Design Commission on Accreditation | 1969 – Present | 2016 | 2026 |
| Fashion (Fashion Merchandising), Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Monroe Park Campus | National Association of Schools of Art & Design Commission on Accreditation | 1969 – Present | 2016 | 2026 |
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Fine Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Monroe Park Campus |
Council for Interior Design Accreditation | 1973 – Present | 2022 | 2028 |
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Fine Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - VCU Qatar, Doha, Qatar Campus |
Council for Interior Design Accreditation | 2005 – Present | 2018 | 2024 |
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Fine Arts, Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Monroe Park Campus Concentrations in Ceramics, Fibers, Furniture Design, Glassworking, Jewelry/Metalworking, Kinetic Imaging, Painting and Printmaking, Photography and Film, Sculpture |
National Association of Schools of Art & Design Commission on Accreditation | 1969 – Present | 2016 | 2026 |
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Graphic Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Monroe Park Campus & VCU Qatar, Doha, Qatar Campus |
National Association of Schools of Art & Design Commission on Accreditation | 1969 – Present | 2016 | 2026 |
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Interior Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Monroe Park Campus & VCU Qatar, Doha, Qatar Campus
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National Association of Schools of Art & Design Commission on Accreditation | 1969 – Present | 2016 | 2026 |
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Kinetic Imaging, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Monroe Park Campus |
National Association of Schools of Art & Design Commission on Accreditation | 1969 – Present | 2016 | 2026 |
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Music, Bachelor of Arts (BA) |
National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation | 1950 – Present | 2018 | 2028 |
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Music Education, Bachelor of Music (BM) |
National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation | 1950 – Present | 2018 | 2028 |
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Painting and Printmaking, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Monroe Park Campus & VCU Qatar, Doha, Qatar Campus |
National Association of Schools of Art & Design Commission on Accreditation | 1969 – Present | 2016 | 2026 |
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Performance, Bachelor of Music (BM) |
National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation | 1950 – Present | 2018 | 2028 |
| Photography and Film, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Monroe Park Campus
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National Association of Schools of Art & Design Commission on Accreditation | 1969 – Present | 2016 | 2026 |
| Sculpture and Extended Media, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Monroe Park Campus |
National Association of Schools of Art & Design Commission on Accreditation | 1969 – Present | 2016 | 2026 |
| Theatre, Bachelor of Arts (BA) | National Association of Schools of Theatre Commission on Accreditation | 2000 – Present | 2019 | 2029 |
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Theatre, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Concentrations in Costume Design, Lighting Design, Musical Theatre, Performance, Scene Design, and Stage Management |
National Association of Schools of Theatre Commission on Accreditation | 2000 – Present | 2019 | 2029 |
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Theatre, Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Concentrations in Costume Design, Scene Design, Theatre Pedagogy
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National Association of Schools of Theatre Commission on Accreditation | 2000 – Present | 2019 | 2029 |
School of Business
| Program | Accreditor | Accredited | Latest review | Next review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountancy with a concentration in data analytics, Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business | 1984 – Present | 2021 | 2026 |
| Business, Master of Science (MS); Concentrations in Finance, Marketing Management, and Real Estate | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business | 1975 – Present | 2021 | 2026 |
| Business, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD); Concentrations in Accounting, Information Systems, Management, and Marketing |
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business | 1975 – Present | 2021 | 2026 |
| Business Administration (MBA) |
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business | 1975 – Present | 2021 | 2026 |
| Decision Analytics, Master of Decision Analytics (MDA) | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business | 1975 – Present | 2021 | 2026 |
| Economics, Master of Arts (MA); Concentrations in Financial Economics, Health Economics, and Statistics |
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business | 1975 – Present | 2021 | 2026 |
| Executive: Masters of Business Administration (MBA) |
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business | 1975 – Present | 2021 | 2026 |
| Information Systems, Bachelor of Science (BS) |
Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) – Computing Accreditation Commission | 2001 – Present | 2019 | 2024 |
| Information Systems, Master of Science (MS) | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business |
1975 – Present |
2021 | 2026 |
School of Dentistry
| Program | Accreditor | Accredited | Latest review | Next review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Education in General Dentistry 12 Months | Commission on Dental Accreditation | 1980 – Present | 2017 | 2025 |
| Dental Hygiene, Bachelor of Science (BS) | Commission on Dental Accreditation | 1969 – Present | 2017 | 2025 |
| Endodontics | Commission on Dental Accreditation | 1974 – Present | 2017 | 2025 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Commission on Dental Accreditation | 1953 – Present | 2018 | 2024 |
| Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | Commission on Dental Accreditation | 1966 – Present | 2017 | 2025 |
| Pediatric Dentistry | Commission on Dental Accreditation | 1964 – Present | 2017 | 2025 |
| Periodontics | Commission on Dental Accreditation | 1973 – Present | 2017 | 2025 |
| Predoctoral Dental Programs | Commission on Dental Accreditation | 1980 – Present | 2017 | 2025 |
School of Education
| Program | Accreditor | Accredited | Latest review | Next review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Preparation (ADV); Post baccalaureate or Graduate levels | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | 2013 – Present | 2021 | 2028 |
| College Counseling and Student Affairs, Master of Education (MEd) | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs | 2007 – Present | 2017 | 2025 |
| Counselor Education and Supervision, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs | 2007 – Present | 2017 | 2025 |
| School Counseling, Master of Education (MEd) | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs | 2007 – Present | 2017 | 2025 |
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Initial Teacher Preparation (ITP);Baccalaureate or Post-baccalaureate levels |
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | 2013 – Present | 2021 | 2028 |
School of Medicine
| Program | Accreditor | Accredited | Latest review | Next review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Liaison Committee on Medical Education | 1942 – Present | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genetic Counseling, Master of Science (MS) | Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling | 1994 – Present | 2022 | 2030 |
| Master of Public Health (MPH) | Council on Education for Public Health | 1996 – Present | 2023 | 2030 |
| Medical Physics, Master of Science (MS) | Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc | 2010 – Present | 2020 | 2025 |
| Medical Physics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc | 2010 – Present | 2020 | 2025 |
School of Nursing
| Program | Accreditor | Accredited | Latest review | Next review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing, Bachelor of Science (BS) | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | 2016 – Present | 2021 | 2031 |
| Nursing, Master of Science (MS) | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | 2016 – Present | 2021 | 2031 |
| Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | 2016 – Present | 2021 | 2031 |
| Post-Graduate APRN Certificate | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | 2016 – Present | 2021 | 2031 |
School of Pharmacy
| Program | Accreditor | Accredited | Latest review | Next review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) | Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education | 1981 – Present | 2015 | 2023 |
School of Social Work
| Program | Accreditor | Accredited | Latest review | Next review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | Council on Social Work Education Commission on Accreditation | 1975 – Present | 2019 | 2027 |
| Master of Social Work (MSW) | Council on Social Work Education Commission on Accreditation | 1919 – Present | 2019 | 2027 |
VCU Health
| Program | Accreditor | Accredited | Latest review | Next review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dietetic Internship (Master of Science; Non-degree Option) | Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 1929 – Present | 2020 | 2028 |