Program Accreditation

The University of Nebraska Omaha is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC accreditation addresses all programs and all locations. In addition, many UNO academic programs have sought and been awarded accreditation specific to their degree offerings.*

Programs are encouraged to consider program-specific accreditation when it is applicable and appropriate to the unit's scope, nature, and priorities. The accreditations listed below indicate the desire of UNO's faculty and administration to meet rigorous standards of academic quality.

These standards include factors such as faculty credentials, assessment processes, library holdings, physical facilities, and funding support for the institution and its programs. As a result, students can be assured their educational experiences at UNO will meet high standards of quality.

Accredited Degree Programs

Note: Some program accreditations are related to licensure or certification to practice in a specified field. To determine if and how this applies to their program of study, prospective and current students are encouraged to contact their academic advisor and/or faculty within the department/school.

College of Arts and Sciences

Major	Degree	Accreditation Body
Chemistry	BA BS	American Chemical Society (ACS)
School Psychology	MS Ed.S.	Recognized by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

College of Business Administration

Major	Degree	Accreditation Body
Accounting	BSBA MAcc	Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
Business Administration	Executive MBA	Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
Business Administration	MBA	Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
Economics	BSBA MS	Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
Finance, Banking, Law & Real Estate	BSBA	Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
Management	BSBA	Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
Marketing & Entrepreneurship	BSBA	Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)

College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

(please confer with department/programs per Nebraska Department of Education endorsements)

Major	Degree	Accreditation Body
Athletic Training	MA	Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
Clinical Mental Health Counseling	MS	Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Early Childhood Inclusive	BSED	Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
Elementary Education	BSED	Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
Music Education	BM	National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
Public Health	BS	Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
School Library	MS/Endorsement	Recognized by the American Library Association (ALA) and the American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
Secondary Education	BSED	Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
Secondary Education, Special Education	BSED	Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
Special Education	BSED	Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
Speech-Language Pathology	MS	Council of Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Studio Art with K-12 Certification	BASA BFA	National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)

College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

Major	Degree	Accreditation Body
Art History	BA	National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Music Composition	BM	National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Music Conducting	MM	National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Music Education	BM	National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
Music Education	MM	National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Music Performance	BM MM	National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Studio Art	BASA BFA	National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Studio Art with K-12 Certification	BASA BFA	National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)

College of Information Science & Technology

Major	Degree	Accreditation Body
Computer Science	BSCS	ABET
Management Information Systems	BIS	ABET

College of Public Affairs and Community Service

Major	Degree	Accreditation Body
Aviation: Specialization in Air Transport Administration	BS	Aviation Accreditation Board, International (AABI)
Public Administration	MPA	Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)
Social Work	BSSW MSW	Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

*The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) can be contacted at 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604; Phone:800.621.7440/312.263.0456; Fax 312.263.7462; Email: info@hlcommission.org

Accredited programs meet rigorous standards of academic quality.

Student Right to Know Act

In accordance with Student Right to Know and Campus Security guidelines, UNO is pleased to offer quick and easy access to data on tuition/fees, enrollment, faculty, graduation rates, campus safety, and other important topics.

This data is summarized in the National Center for Education Statistics’ College Navigator profile. You may also go to UNO's Consumer Information page.

Questions?

Please contact Jill Russell

Assistant to the Senior Vice Chancellor, Accreditation and Special Projects
Accreditation Liaison Officer to the Higher Learning Commission

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