University Level Accreditation
The University of Saint Joseph is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc., a non-governmental, nationally recognized organization whose affiliated institutions include elementary schools through collegiate institutions offering post-graduate instruction.
Accreditation of an institution by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer group review process. An accredited school or college 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 New England Association of Schools and Colleges is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of the quality 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.
To learn more about the University’s accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, contact the University’s administrative staff, or the individual schools or departments. You may also contact the Association:
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100
Burlington, MA 01803
855.886.3272
http://cihe.neasc.org
The University is also accredited by the Connecticut Office of Financial and Academic Affairs for Higher Education.
The University is a member of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, the American Council on Education, Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the American Association of University Women, the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning, and the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education.
Program Level Accreditation
Doctor of Pharmacy: The University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 135 LaSalle Street, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL 60503, 312.664.3375; Fax 312.664.4652, website www.acpe-accredit.org.
Chemistry: Approved by the American Chemical Society for the professional training of chemists.
Teaching: Preparation of elementary, secondary and special education teachers approved by the Connecticut State Board of Education and the Office for Higher Education.
Nursing: Approved by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing. The baccalaureate and master’s programs in nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202.887.6791. The Department of Nursing is pursuing accreditation by the CCNE for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program and a post-master’s certificate.
Marriage and Family Therapy: Master of arts is accredited by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy’s Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE).
Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling: Master of arts is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. The graduate program in School Counseling is also accredited by the Connecticut State Department of Education.
Social Work: Baccalaureate program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Dietetics: Didactic Program in Dietetics and the Dietetic Internship Program are granted accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 216 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60606-6695, 312.899.5400. ACEND is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the sole accrediting agency for nutrition and dietetics education.
Other Accreditation
School for Young Children: Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (www.naeyc.org/academy).
Gengras Center: Approved through the Connecticut State Department of Education (www.sde.ct.gov).
Financial Statement
The University’s audited financial statement is available by request in Pope Pius XII Library.
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