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. |
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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 MEcon |
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 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 |
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| 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 |
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College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
| Major | Degree | Accreditation Body |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Training | BS |
UNO’s Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (BSAT) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The program has voluntarily withdrawn its accreditation and is no longer accepting students into the Bachelor of Science Program in Athletic Training. All CAATE accredited baccalaureate programs nationwide will no longer be able to admit, enroll, or matriculate students into undergraduate athletic training programs after the start of the fall term in 2022. Based on this deadline, UNO’s BSAT program voluntarily withdrew from CAATE undergraduate accreditation following the 2019-2020 academic year. |
| Athletic Training | MA | Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) |
| Counseling: Concentration in Community Counseling | MA MS |
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) |
| Counseling: Concentration in School Counseling K-12 | MA MS |
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| Educational Leadership | MS Ed.S. Ed.D |
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| Elementary Education | BSED |
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| Public Health | BS |
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| School Library | MS/Endorsement |
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| Secondary Education | BSED |
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| Special Education | BSED |
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| Speech-Language Pathology | MS |
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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) Note: The CSWE has placed the Master of Social Work on conditional accreditation status. A restoration effort is underway, and the status will be reviewed fall of 2022. |
*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