Accreditations

Our accreditation ensures we meet specific quality standards and provide education that is of consistent quality.

 

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Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

The University of Mississippi is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. The University of Mississippi also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Mississippi may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

The institution as a whole and, where appropriate, its subdivisions, are recognized by regional and national organizations and accrediting agencies.

 

COLLEGE/SCHOOL or DEPARTMENTDEGREEACCREDITING BODYSTATUSLAST VISIT YEARNEXT FULL REVIEW
ArtBA in Art HistoryNational Association of Schools of Art and DesignFully Accredited20122024-25
BFA, MFA in ArtNational Association of Schools of Art and DesignFully Accredited20122024-25
ChemistryBS in ChemistryAmerican Chemical SocietyFully Accredited20222027
BS in Forensic ChemistryForensic Science Education Programs Accreditation CommissionFully Accredited20222027
MusicBA,BM, MM, DA in MusicNational Association of Schools of MusicFully Accredited20112024-25
Psychology- Clinical PsychologyPh.D. in PsychologyAmerican Psychological Association- Committee on AccreditationFully Accredited20212031
Theatre ArtsBA, BFA in TheatreNational Association of Schools of TheatreFully Accredited20112024
AccountancyBAccy, MAccy, Ph.D. in AccountancyAssociation to Advance Collegiate Schools of BusinessFully Accredited20222027
MTax (Taxation)Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of BusinessFully Accredited20222027
Communication Sciences & DisordersM.S. in Communication Sciences & DisordersThe Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationFully Accredited20192027
Nutrition and Hospitality Mgmt.B.S. in Dietetics & Nutrition1Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and DieteticsFully Accredited20222030
  B.S. in Hospitality Management2Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality AdministrationFully Accredited2011-122019
Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation ManagementBARA in Recreation AdministrationCouncil for Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related ProfessionsFully Accredited20222029
Social WorkBSW, MSWCouncil on Social Work Education Commission on AccreditationFully Accredited20162024
Business AdministrationBBA in General Business, MBAAssociation to Advance Collegiate Schools of BusinessFully Accredited20222027
  BBA, PhD in Banking and Finance
  BBA, PhD in Management
  BBA, PhD in Marketing
  BBA, PhD in Management Information Systems
Education (Teacher Education)B.Ed., Elementary EducationCouncil for Accreditation of Teacher Educator Preparation (CAEP)Accredited20222029
B.Ed., English Education
B.Ed., Mathematics Education
B.Ed., Science Education
B.Ed., Social Studies Education
B.Ed., Special Education
M.Ed., Educational Leadership
MAT Teaching
Ed.S Educational Leadership
Education (Leadership and Counselor Education)M.Ed. Counselor EducationCouncil for the Accreditation of Counselor and Related Educational ProgramsAccredited19992025
Ph.D. Counselor Education and SupervisionCouncil for the Accreditation of Counselor and Related Educational ProgramsAccredited (Reaffirmation in process)19992025
M.Ed. Clinical Mental Health CounselingCouncil for the Accreditation of Counselor and Related Educational ProgramsAccredited (Reaffirmation in process)19992025
Biomedical EngineeringB.S.B.E. in Biomedical Engineering(ABET)Accredited2022-232029
Chemical EngineeringB.S. in Chemical Engineering
Civil EngineeringB.S. in Civil Engineering
Computer EngineeringB.S. in Computer Engineering
Electrical EngineeringB.S. in Electrical Engineering
EngineeringB.S. in Engineering
Geology and Geological EngineeringB.S. in Geological Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringB.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Computer and Information ScienceB.S. in Computer Science(ABET/CAC)Full Accredited20202027
Journalism and New MediaB.A. in JournalismAccrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass CommunicationFull Accredited2016-172023-24
PharmacyPharm.D.Accreditation Council on Pharmacy EducationFull Accredited20202028
LawJuris DoctorateAmerican Bar AssociationFull Accredited20212031