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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)
  • 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
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
  • National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
  • Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
  • Nebraska Department of Education
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)
  • Nebraska Department of Education

College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Major Degree Accreditation Body
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)
  • Nebraska Department of Education
Early Childhood Inclusive BSED
  • Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
  • Nebraska Department of Education
Educational Leadership MS
Ed.S.
Ed.D
  • Nebraska Department of Education
Elementary Education BSED
  • Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
  • Nebraska Department of Education
Music Education BM
  • National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
  • Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
  • 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)
Secondary Education BSED
  • Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
  • Nebraska Department of Education

Secondary Education, Special Education

 BSED
  • Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
  • Nebraska Department of Education
Special Education BSED
  • Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
  • Nebraska Department of Education
Speech-Language Pathology MS
  • Council of Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
  • Nebraska Department of Education
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)
  • Nebraska Department of Education

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

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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. You may also go to UNO's Consumer Information page. 

Questions?

Please contact Jill Russell

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