Accreditation
The University of Montana-Missoula is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future.
Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation. Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.
Inquiries regarding an institution’s accredited status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution.
Individuals may also contact:Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 558-4224
www.nwccu.org
Accreditation documents may be reviewed in the Provost’s Office, located in University Hall Room 126.
Many of the professional schools and departments have special accreditation as well.
The following table provides detailed information on these special accreditations:
|
College or School |
Department |
Degrees |
Accrediting Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
|
College of Humanities and Sciences |
Chemistry |
BS, MS, PhD |
American Chemical Society (ACS) |
|
College of Humanities and Sciences |
Computer Science |
BS |
Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET |
|
College of Humanities and Sciences |
Psychology, Clinical |
PhD |
American Psychological Association |
|
College of Humanities and Sciences |
School Psychology |
EdS, PhD |
National Association of School Psychologists and American Psychological Association |
|
School of Business Administration |
Accounting |
BS, MAcct |
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International) |
|
School of Business Administration |
Business |
BS, MBA |
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International) |
|
Missoula College |
Food Service Management |
AAS |
American Culinary Federation Educational Institute (ACFEI) |
|
Missoula College |
Nursing |
AS |
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) |
|
Missoula College |
Paralegal Studies |
AAS |
American Bar Association (ABA) |
|
Missoula College |
Pharmacy Technology |
Certificate |
American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHSP) |
|
Missoula College |
Respiratory Care |
AAS |
Committee for Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC w/CAAHEP) |
|
Missoula College |
Surgical Technology |
AAS |
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) |
|
Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences |
Athletic Training |
BS |
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAATE) |
|
Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences |
Counselor Education |
MA, Mental Health Counseling; and School Counseling |
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) |
|
Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences |
Communication Science and Disorders |
MS in Speech-Language Pathology |
American Speech Language Association-Council on Academic Accreditation (ASHA) |
|
Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences |
Education |
BA, MEd, EdS, |
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); Montana Board of Public Education |
|
Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences |
Co-Teach Preschool, Institute for Educational Research and Service |
n/a |
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) |
|
College of Visual and Performing Arts |
Art & Media Arts |
BA, BFA, MA, MFA |
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
|
College of Visual and Performing Arts |
Theater & Dance |
BA, BFA, MA, MFA |
National Association of Schools of Theater (NAST) |
|
College of Visual and Performing Arts |
Music |
BA, BM, BME, MM |
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) |
|
College of Forestry and Conservation |
Forest Resources Management |
BS |
Society of American Foresters (SAF) |
|
College of Forestry and Conservation |
Recreation Management |
BS |
National Recreation and Park Association/American Association for Leisure and Recreation (NRPA/AALR) |
|
School of Journalism |
Journalism |
BA |
Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) |
|
School of Law |
Law |
JD |
American Bar Association (ABA) American Association of Law Schools (AALS) |
|
College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences |
Pharmacy |
PharmD |
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) |
|
College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences |
Public Health |
MPH |
Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) |
|
College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences |
Physical Therapy |
DPT |
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) |
|
College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences |
Social Work |
BA |
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) |
|
College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences |
Social Work |
MSW |
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) |
|
The University of Montana |
Department of Laboratory Animal Resources |
n/a |
Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) |