University Accreditation
Antioch University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The Higher Learning Commission is an independent corporation that was founded in 1895 as one of six institutional accreditors in the United States. HLC accredits degree-granting postsecondary educational institutions in the United States. Antioch University has had continuous accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission since 1927.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street
Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1413
(800) 621-7440 / (312) 263-0456
Fax: (312) 263-7462
http://hlcommission.org/
Specialized Program Accreditation and Approvals
In addition to maintaining our accreditation through HLC and adhering to each of our individual location’s state requirements, Antioch University (AU) has many academic programs that are accredited or approved by programmatic/specialized accreditors. These bodies conduct their own processes for ensuring that their member programs meet defined standards specific to that particular academic discipline or professional practice.
These external approvals require a range of activities that focus on the assurance of quality. Activities vary depending on the body but can include self-studies, assessment and reflection, peer reviews, and/or site visits. Programs may be reviewed for curricular currency, course content preparation of graduates with necessary professional competencies, and student satisfaction levels, as well as other types of student outcomes like retention and graduation as well as internship placement rates. Most accreditors provide manuals or guides to their own requirements.
Also, all programs that lead to teacher certification/licensure must meet standards in the state in which they operate and are subject to that state’s oversight and regular review. Many other AU programs belong to professional associations. While not rising to the level of accreditation, these affiliations contribute to fostering best practices and honing the currency of academic offerings.
Approvals for Programs in Psychology and Counseling
The following programs in Couple and Family Therapy are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Couple and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE):
- PhD in Couple and Family Therapy New England
- Master of Arts in Couple and Family Therapy New England
- Master of Arts in Couple and Family Therapy Seattle
The following doctoral programs in Clinical Psychology are accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA):
- Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology New England
- Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Seattle
The following master’s programs in clinical mental health counseling are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP):
- Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling New England
- Master of Arts in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling Seattle
Other approvals in Psychology and Counseling
Approvals for Programs in Environmental Studies
The following Master of Science programs at Antioch University New England are designated as Professional Science Master’s degrees by the Council of Graduate Schools and National Professional Science Master’s Association:
- Master of Science in Resource Management and Administration
- Master of Science in Resource Management and Administration with a concentration in International Sustainable Development and Climate Change
Master of Science in Environmental Studies with concentrations in
- Conservation Biology
- Environmental Education
- Sustainable Development and Climate Change
- Advocacy for Social Justice and Sustainability
- Science Teacher Certification
- Self-designed Studies
Approvals for Programs in Education and Educator Preparation
Education programs that lead to licensure or certification by a state must meet that state’s requirements in order to receive approval.
Washington Professional Educator Standards Board approves these educator preparation programs at Antioch University Seattle in Washington State:
Master of Arts in Education
- with Environmental and Sustainability Endorsement
- with Library Media
- with Teacher Preparation: K-8
- with Alternative Route to Teacher Certification
Certificate
- Alternative Route to Teacher Certification
Endorsements
- Elementary Education (K-8)
- English Language Learners
- Environmental and Sustainability Education
- Library Media
- Middle-Level Humanities
- Middle-Level Mathematics
- Middle-Level Science
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