Accreditation current as of June 1, 2008
| 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) |
Full | 2002 | 5 years | 2009 | NCATE extended the period from 2007 to 2009 for the College of Education . |
| 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 | Conditional Continuing Accreditation | 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 | 2002 | 6 years | 2008 | Program has submitted dates to the accrediting bodies, but nothing has been scheduled. The department specified the month of October. |
| 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 | 2005 | 3 years | 2008 | Program has submitted dates to the accrediting bodies, but nothing has been scheduled. The department specified the month of October. |
| 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 | 2007 | 5 years | 2012 | A five-year report was submitted to the ACS in January 2007. A decision has not yet been reached regarding the re-certification. |
| 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). |
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | |||||||
| College of Business Administration | UG & GR | AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) - The International Association for Management - AACSB | Full | 1998 | 10 years | 2008 | Accreditation site visit scheduled September 28-30, 2008 |
| Accounting | UG & GR | AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) International | Full | 1998 | 10 years | 2008 | Accreditation site visit scheduled September 28-30, 2008 |
| EDUCATION | |||||||
| College of Education | UG & GR | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education | Full | 2002 | 7 years | 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 | 2001 | 7 years | 2008 | A site visit has not yet been scheduled for 2008. |
| 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 | 2001 | 7 years | 2008 | A site visit will occur sometime in fall 2008. |
| 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 will no longer be offered. |
| Mechanical Engineering | UG | Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology | Full | 2006 | 6 years | 2012 | |
| Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) | 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 and Textiles (Apparel Design and Production) | UG | NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art & Design) | Full | 2005 | 10 years | 2015 | |
| 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 | CAA (Council on Academic Accreditation) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) | Full | 2002 | 7 years | 2009 | |
| Coordinated Program in Dietetics (HN) in HRIMD | UG | CADE (Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education) | Full | 1999 | 10 years | 2009 | |
| Didactic Program in Dietetics in HRIMD | UG | CADE (Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education) | Full | 1999 | 10 years | 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 . |
| Family & Consumer Economics (FSHS) | UG | CFP (Certified Financial Planners) Board of Standards | Full | 2004 | 5 years | 2009 | |
| Hospitality Management and Dietetics (HMD) | UG | ACPHA (Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration) | Full | 2003 | 7 years | 2010 | |
| Interior Design (ATID) | UG | FIDER (Foundation for Interior Design Education and Research) | 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 | COAMFTE voted to grant renewal of accreditation for six years. A progress report to address stipulations is due by January 31, 2009. |
| TECHNOLOGY & AVIATION | |||||||
| Aviation Maintenance | Certificate/ Associates/UG |
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) | FAA Approved - # | 2007 | As Needed - & | 2008 | Certificate in effect indefinitely until revoked, suspended, or cancelled. # FAA approved FAR 147 School. The program is working towards being accredited through the Aviation Accrediting Board International & 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 | 2005 | 2yrs | 2008 | T & A will reapply for this certificate this fall. 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 | |
| Animal Resource Facility | College-wide | AAALAC (Association for Assessment & Accreditation for Lab Animal Care) | Full | 2005 | 3 years | 2008 | A tentative site visit is scheduled between May and July 2008. |
| 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 |