Accreditation current as of October 1, 2009
| Program | Degree | Accrediting Agency | Accreditation Status | Last Review | Accreditation Period | Next Review | Notes |
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| INSTITUTIONAL | All | NCA (North Central Association) | Full |
2002 | 10 years | 2012 | Focused visit on assessment, February 21-22, 2005. Evidence sufficiently demonstrated, no Commission follow-up recommended |
| AGRICULTURE | |||||||
| Agricultural Education | UG | NCATE
(National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) |
Full | 2002 | 5 years | 2009 | NCATE extended the period from 2007 to 2009 for the College of Education . A site visit is scheduled for March 7-11, 2009. A final recommendation will come in Fall 2009. |
| Food Science & Industry | UG & GR | Institute of Food Technologists | Full | 2005 | 5 years | 2010 | |
| Park Management and Conservation (a.k.a. Recreation and Park Administration Program) | UG | NRPA /AALR (National Recreation and Parks Association / American Association for Leisure and Recreation) Council on Accreditation | Full | 2007 | 5 years | 2012 | Accreditation visit occurred December 2 - 5, 2007. A progress report was due by 1/31/08 addressing "partially met" outcomes; this was submitted to the NRPA on 1/14/08. It was noted that the continuation of accreditation beyond September is contingent upon the program’s response by September 1, 2008 to NRPA’s four conditions and one recommendation. |
| ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING, & DESIGN | |||||||
| Architecture | GR | NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) | Full | 2005 | 6 years | 2011 | |
| Interior Architecture | UG/1st Prof. (5 years) | Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) | Full | 2006 | 6 years | 2012 | |
| Interior Architecture | UG/1stProf. (BIA) | NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art & Design) | Full | 2005 | 10 years | 2015 | |
| Landscape Architecture | UG/1st Prof. (BLA) | LAAB (Landscape Architecture Accrediting Board) | Full | 2008 | 6 years | 2014 | LAAB has granted a six year accreditation through December 31, 2014, however, this program is scheduled to be discontinued in the near future. The program must notify LAAB once the program in no longer available. |
| Landscape Architecture | GR/1st Prof. (MLA) | Landscape Architecture Accrediting Board | Full | 2003 | 6 years | 2009 | |
| Regional and Community Planning | GR | PAB (Planning Accreditation Board) of the APA (American Planning Association) and the ACSP (Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning) | Full | 2008 | 7 years | 2015 | PAB Board granted a seven year accreditation through December 31, 2015. A detailed progress report is due by May 1, 2011. |
| ARTS & SCIENCES | |||||||
| Art | UG (BA) | NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art & Design) | Full | 2005 | 10 years | 2015 | |
| Fine Arts | UG & GR (BFA & MFA) | NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art & Design) | Full | 2005 | 10 years | 2015 | |
| Chemistry (Voluntary) | UG certification | ACS (American Chemical Society) | Certified | 2009 | 5 years | 2014 | ACS approved certification based on the last review of the program. The next periodic report will be due in 2013. |
| School of Journalism & Mass Communications | UG | ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism & Mass Communication) | Full | 2007 | 6 years | 2013 | Accreditation visit occurred October 29-31, 2007. The ACEJMC met in early May and voted unanimously (four abstaining members) in favor of re-accreditation. |
| Music | UG & GR (multiple programs) | NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) | Full | 2002 | 10 years | 2012 | The NASM took action in November 2007 regarding the submitted action report; it was accepted. |
| Public Administration (Political Science) | GR (MPA) | NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration) | Full | 2005 | 6 years | 2011 | |
| Social Work (Dept. of Sociology, Anthropology, & Social Work) | UG (BSW) | CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) | Full | 2002 | 8 years | 2010 | |
| Theatre (Dept. of Communication Studies, Theatre and Dance) | UG &GR (BA, BS, & MA) | NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) | Full | 1996 | 10 years | 2008 | On-site review moved to the 2008-2009 academic year (third and final postponement). The site visit is scheduled for April 22 - 23, 2009. A formal response to the Visitor's Report is due by February 15, 2010. |
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | |||||||
| College of Business Administration | UG & GR | AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) - The International Association for Management - AACSB | Full | 2008 | 6 years | 2014 | AACSB awarded full accreditation for an additional six years. The next on-site maintenance review will occur in 2012-2014. |
| Accounting | UG & GR | AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) International | Full | 2008 | 6 years | 2014 | AACSB awarded full accreditation for an additional six years. The next on-site maintenance review will occur in 2012-2014. |
| EDUCATION | |||||||
| College of Education | UG & GR | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education | Full | 2002 | 7 years | 2009 | A site visit is scheduled for March 7-11, 2009. A final recommendation will be announced in Fall 2009. |
| Agricultural Education | See College of Agriculture |
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| Counselor Education & Supervision | GR (PHD) | CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) |
Full | 2008 | 8 years | 2016 | The CACREP met July 16-18, 2009, and awarded full accreditation through October 31, 2016. |
| Secondary Education (Art emphasis) | UG (BSED) | Full | 2005 | 10 years | 2015 | ||
| School Counseling | GR (MS) | CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) |
Full | 2008 | 8 years | 2016 | The CACREP met July 16-18, 2009, and awarded full accreditation through October 31, 2016. |
| ENGINEERING | |||||||
| Architectural Engineering | UG | Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology | Full | 2006 | 6 years | 2012 | The Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET approved reaccreditation to 2012 during its Fall 08 meeting. This will align the next site visit with all other Engineering programs. |
| Biological & Agricultural Engineering | UG | Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology | Full | 2006 | 6 years | 2012 | |
| Chemical Engineering | UG | Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology | Full | 2006 | 6 years | 2012 | |
| Civil Engineering | UG | Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology | Full | 2006 | 6 years | 2012 | |
| Computer Engineering | UG | Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology | Full | 2006 | 6 years | 2012 | |
| Computer Science | UG | CSAC (Computer Science Accreditation Commission) | Full | 2006 | 6 years | 2012 | |
| Construction Science and Management | UG | ACCE (American Council for Construction Education) | Full | 2004 | 6 years | 2010 | |
| Electrical Engineering | UG | Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology | Full | 2006 | 6 years | 2012 | |
| Industrial Engineering | UG | Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology | Full | 2006 | 6 years | 2012 | |
| Manufacturing Systems Engineering | UG | Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology | Full | 1999 | 6 years | 2007 | Accreditation status extended and ends in 2007. Program is no longer offered. |
| Mechanical Engineering | UG | Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology | Full | 2006 | 6 years | 2012 | |
| Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering | U.S. NRC (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission) | Licensed | 2002 | 20 years | 2022 | The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has renewed Facility License No. R-88 for K-States's TRIGA Research Reactor in response to the application dated September 12, 2002. The operating license is for 20 years. | |
| HUMAN ECOLOGY | |||||||
| Apparel Design | UG | NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art & Design) | Full | 2005 | 5 years | 2010 | |
| Athletic Training Education Program (HN) | UG (BS) | CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) | Continuing Accreditation |
2004 | 5 years | 2010 | The latest progress report has been accepted by CAATE, and the accreditation status is classified as "continuing accreditation." There will be a comprehensive review including a self-study report and an on-site visit during the academic year of 2009-2010. * - An annual progress report is submitted each year with a full site visit review every 5 years. |
| Communication Science and Disorders (FSHS) | UG & GR | ASLHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) | Full | 2002 | 8 years | 2010 | |
| Coordinated Program in Dietetics in HRIMD | UG | CADE (Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education) | Full | 1999 | 10 years | 2009 | Accreditation site visit is scheduled for April 26-28, 2009. A formal response to the Site Visit Report is due by July 15, 2009. A final recommendation will come in November 2009. |
| Didactic Program in Dietetics in HRIMD | UG | CADE (Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education) | Full | 1999 | 10 years | 2009 | Accreditation site visit is scheduled for April 26-28, 2009. A formal response to the Site Visit Report is due by July 15, 2009. A final recommendation will come in November 2009. |
| Early Childhood Education (FSHS) | UG | NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education & KS. Board of Education | Full | 2002 | 5 years | 2009 | NCATE extended the period from 2007 to 2009 for the College of Education . A site visit is scheduled for March 7-11, 2009. A final recommendation will come in Fall 2009. |
| Personal Financial Planning | UG | CFP (Certified Financial Planners) Board of Standards | Registered | 2006 | 5 years | 2011 | |
| Hotel and Restaurant Management | UG | ACPHA (Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration) | Full | 2003 | 7 years | 2010 | |
| Interior Design (ATID) | UG | CIDA (Council for Interior Design Association) | Full | 2003 | 6 years | 2009 | |
| Interior Design (ATID) | UG | NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) | Full | 2005 | 5 years | 2010 | |
| Marriage & Family Therapy (FSHS) | GR | COAMFTE (Commission on Accreditation for Marriage & Family Therapy Education) | Full | 2008 | 6 years | 2014 | Accreditation site visit is scheduled for June 16-17, 2008. COAMFTE granted accreditation for an additional six years. Several stipulations were attached to the renewal of accreditation, and a response to those stipulations need to be submitted by January 31, 2009. |
| TECHNOLOGY & AVIATION | |||||||
| Aviation Maintenance | Certificate/ Associates/UG |
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) | FAA Approved - # | As Needed - & | Certificate in effect indefinitely until revoked, suspended, or cancelled. # FAA approved FAR 147 School. & FAA requires that we accommodate their requests for a visit at any time and that we provide appropriate student documentation, but they are not reviewed on a regularly scheduled cycle. |
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| Professional Pilot | UG | AABI (Aviation Accreditation Board International) | Full | 2006 | 5 years | 2011 | |
| Professional Pilot School | UG | FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) | FAA Approved | 2008 | 2yrs | 2010 | The Principal Operating Inspector (POI) makes frequent visits, but not always before reapplying for a new certificate. |
| Construction Engineering Technology | Associates | TAC (Technology Accreditation Commission) of ABET, Inc. | Full | 2004 | 6 years | 2011 | Site visit occurred November 2004, and an interim report was due in 2006; accreditation is good through 2011. |
| Electronic(s) Engineering and Computer Engineering Technology | Associates/UG | Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology | Full | 2004 | 6 years | 2011 | Site visit occurred November 2004, and an interim report was due in 2006; accreditation is good through 2011. |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | Associates/UG | Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology | Full | 2004 | 6 years | 2011 | Site visit occurred November 2004, and an interim report was due in 2006; accreditation is good through 2011. |
| VETERINARY MEDICINE | |||||||
| College of Veterinary Medicine | 1st Prof. & GR | AVMA (American Veterinary Medicine Association) | Full | 2003 | 7 years | 2010 | |
| Master of Public Health | GR | CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) | Full | 2009 | TBD | TBD | Initial approval has been granted from CEPH pending the submission of a self-study and site visit in 2011. |
| Animal Resource Facility | College-wide | AAALAC (Association for Assessment & Accreditation for Lab Animal Care) | Full | 2009 | 3 years | 2012 | Council on Accreditation awarded Full Accreditation for three years. |
| Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (Dept. of Diagnostic Med/ Pathobiology) | GR | AAVLD (American Association of Laboratory Diagnostics) | Full | 2006 | 5 years | 2011 | Site visit occurred September 24-26, 2006. A progress report was sent in 2007 addressing deficiencies; it was accepted July 24, 2007. |
| Veterinary Teaching Hospital (Dept. of Clinical Sciences) | 1st Prof. | AVMA (American Veterinary Medicine Association) Council on Education | Full | 2003 | 7 years | 2010 |