Accreditation

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

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).

 

COLLEGE/SCHOOL or DEPARTMENTDEGREEACCREDITING BODYSTATUSLAST VISIT YEARNEXT FULL REVIEW
ArtBA in Art HistoryNational Association of Schools of Art and DesignFully Accredited20122022
BFA, MFA in ArtNational Association of Schools of Art and DesignFully Accredited20122022
ChemistryBS in ChemistryAmerican Chemical SocietyFully Accredited20172022
BS in Forensic ChemistryForensics Science Education Programs Accreditation CommissionFully Accredited20172022
MusicBA,BM, MM, DA in MusicNational Association of Schools of MusicFully Accredited20172022
Psychology- Clinical PsychologyPh.D. in PsychologyAmerican Psychological Association- Committee on AccreditationFully Accredited20122019
Theatre ArtsBA, BFA in TheatreNational Association of Schools of TheatreFully Accredited20112020
AccountancyBAccy, MAccy, Ph.D. in AccountancyAssociation to Advance Collegiate Schools of BusinessFully Accredited20172021
MTax (Taxation)Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of BusinessFully Accredited20172021
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 & Nutrition11&3Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and DieteticsFully Accredited1201412022
  B.S. in Hospitality Management22Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality AdministrationFully Accredited22011-1222019
  M.S. in Food and Nutrition Services3Fully Accredited3201532022
Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation ManagementBARA in Recreation AdministrationCouncil for Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related ProfessionsFully Accredited20152021
Social WorkBSW, MSWCouncil on Social Work Education Commission on AccreditationFully Accredited20162024
Business AdministrationBBA in General Business, MBAAssociation to Advance Collegiate Schools of BusinessFully Accredited20172022
  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., M.Ed., Ed.S., and Ph.D. in Teacher EducationNational Council for Accreditation of Teacher EducationContinuing Accreditation, State DoE Process and Performance Review20152018
Education (Leadership and Counselor Education)M.Ed., Ed.S., and Ph.D. in Leadership and Counselor EducationCouncil for the Accreditation of Counselor and Related Educational Programs and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher EducationContinuing Accreditation, State DoE Process and Performance Review20122018
Chemical EngineeringB.S. in Chemical EngineeringAccreditation Board for Engineering TechnologyFully Accredited20162022
Civil EngineeringB.S. in Civil Engineering
Electrical EngineeringB.S. in Electrical Engineering
Geology and Geological EngineeringB.S. in Geological Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringB.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Computer and Information ScienceB.S. in Computer ScienceComputing Accreditation Commission of ABETFull Accredited20142020
Journalism and New MediaB.A. in JournalismAccrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass CommunicationFull Accredited20172022
PharmacyPharm.D.Accreditation Council on Pharmacy EducationFull Accredited20202028
LawJuris DoctorateAmerican Bar AssociationFull Accredited20132019