Sam Houston State University (SHSU) represents itself accurately to all U.S. Department of Education recognized accrediting agencies with which it holds accreditation and is consistent in the way it describes itself with regard to purpose, governance, programs, degrees, diplomas, certificates, personnel, finances, and constituencies. Furthermore, SHSU keeps these accrediting agencies apprised of any changes of accreditation status. Provided in the table below is a list of U.S. Department of Education recognized accrediting bodies and the respective programs they accredit at SHSU, along with the date of the most recent review and copies of statements used to describe the institution to the accreditor.
All accreditations held by the institution and its programs are reported to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Liaison within the Office of Academic Planning and Assessment. A comprehensive list of University and program accreditations [1] are noted on the accreditations webpage and are updated as changes occur. In addition, as part of the institution’s annual catalog revision process, the list of University and program accreditations are reviewed, verified, and updated as necessary.
SHSU has not had an accreditation terminated, nor has any negative action been taken by the accrediting agencies against SHSU programs.
| Accrediting Agency | Program(s) Accredited | Date of Last Review | Most Recent Accreditation Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) | The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at the undergraduate level and the Dietetic Internship (DI) Program at the graduate level in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences | 2014 | Dietetic Internship Using the IP Standards [2] Comprehensive Self-Study Report (SSR) for Continued Accreditation [3] |
| American Psychological Association (APA) | Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology | 2018 | American Psychological Association Self-Study [4] |
| Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) | Nursing BSN | 2013 | Continuous Improvement Progress Report (CIPR) [5] |
| National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) | Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy; Bachelor of Music in Performance (Instrumental, Piano, Voice); Bachelor of Music with Teacher Certification (Choral, Elementary Music, Instrumental); Master of Education in Music; Master of Music in Conducting; Master of Music in Performance (Instrumental, Piano, Piano Collaborative and Chamber Music, Vocal); Bachelor of Arts in Music; Bachelor of Music in Composition; Master of Music in Composition; Master of Music in Musicology | 2018 | National Association of Schools of Music Self-Study [6] |
| National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) | Bachelor of Arts in Art; Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art (2-D, 3-D); Bachelor of Science in Interior Design | 2015 | National Association of Schools of Art and Design Self-Study [7] |
| National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) | College of Education | May 2016 | NCATE Institutional Report [8] |
| Documentation Reference | Document Title |
|---|---|
| [1] | University/Program Accreditations Webpage |
| [2] | Dietetic Internship Using the IP Standards |
| [3] | Dietetics – ACEND Report |
| [4] | American Psychological Association Self-Study |
| [5] | CCNE Continuous Improvement Progress Report |
| [6] | NASM Self-Study |
| [7] | NASAD Self-Study |
| [8] | NCATE Institutional Report |