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Accreditation Schedule by Program

 

Accreditation current as of June 1, 2008

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 clickable.
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 .
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

         
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)

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 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