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Accreditation Schedule by Program

 

Accreditation current as of October 1, 2009

The below table lists information about the accredited at K-State. If web site information has been located about a specific accreditation agency, the respective agency should be linkable.
Program Degree Accrediting Agency Accreditation Status Last Review Accreditation Period Next Review Notes
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)
& Kansas State 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. 
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

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)

NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art & Design)

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.   

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