Program Accreditation
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 professional attainments of faculty; quality of research; library holdings; physical facilities; and general funding support for the respective programs. As a result, students can be assured their educational experiences at UNO will meet high standards of quality.
Accredited Degree Programs
College of Arts & 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) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) - Nebraska Department of Education |
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 | 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 | BSBA | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) |
| Real Estate & Land Use | BSBA | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) |
College of Communication, Fine Arts & 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 MM |
- National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) - National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) - Nebraska Department of Education |
| 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) - National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) - Nebraska Department of Education |
College of Education
| Major | Degree | Accreditation Body |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Training | BS | The Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The program has been placed on Probation as of February 19, 2016 by the CAATE, 6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731-3101. |
| 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 |
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) - National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) - Nebraska Department of Education |
| Educational Leadership | MS Ed.S. Ed.D |
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) - Nebraska Department of Education |
| Elementary Education | BSED MS |
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) - Nebraska Department of Education |
| Literacy | MS | - National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) - Nebraska Department of Education |
| 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) - National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) - Nebraska Department of Education |
| Secondary Education | BSED MS |
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) - Nebraska Department of Education |
| Special Education | BSED MS |
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) - Nebraska Department of Education |
| Speech-Language Pathology | MS | - Council of Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) - National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) - Nebraska Department of Education |
College of Information Science & Technology
| Major | Degree | Accreditation Body |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | BCS | ABET |
| Management Information Systems | BIS | ABET |
College of Public Affairs & 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) |
Program Accreditation
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. Click here for more information and direct access to the data.
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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