{"id":1125,"date":"2022-09-20T14:12:33","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T14:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/about\/?page_id=1125"},"modified":"2026-03-17T19:31:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T19:31:26","slug":"accreditations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/about\/accreditations\/","title":{"rendered":"University Accreditations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Tarleton may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full Listing of Accreditations for Tarleton State University<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Athletic Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Master of Science in Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)<\/a>, 2001 K Street NW, Third Floor North, Washington, DC 20006 (512) 733-9700.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Civil Engineering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Civil Engineering (CVEN) program at Tarleton State University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Counseling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Sam Pack College of Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)<\/a> to award BBA, MBA, BS, BAAS, MS, and MACC Degree. The last accreditation review took place in 2022 and the next visit will take place in 2032.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Diagnostic Molecular Scientist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Accredited by National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)<\/a> to award Certificates for Diagnostic Molecular Scientist (DMS). The last accreditation review took place in 2019 and the next visit will take place in 2029.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Approved by Texas Education Agency (TEA)<\/a> to recommend for Educator Certificates. Accreditation reviews are done annually based on TExES Scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Electrical Engineering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Electrical Engineering (ELEN) program at Tarleton State University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Environmental Engineering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Environmental Engineering (ENVE) program at Tarleton State University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Histotechnology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Accredited by National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)<\/a> to award Certificates for Histotechnology (HT). The last accreditation review took place in 2018 and the next visit will take place in 2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mechanical Engineering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Mechanical Engineering (MEEN) program at Tarleton State University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Medical Laboratory Sciences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Accredited by National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)<\/a> to award Certificates for Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS). The last accreditation review took place in 2018 and the next visit will take place in 2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Medical Laboratory Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Accredited by National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)<\/a> to award Certificates for Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT). The last accreditation review took place in 2018 and the next visit will take place in 2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Music<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Accredited by National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)<\/a> to award Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music, and Master of Music in Music Education degrees. The last accreditation review took place in 2010 and remains current. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nursing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Approved by Texas State Board of Nursing (BON)<\/a> to provide undergraduate nursing curriculum for eligibility to take the examination for a registered nurse (RN) license after graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The baccalaureate and master’s degree program in nursing at Tarleton State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education<\/a> 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Social Work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BSW – Last accredited February 2020, next accreditation is 2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MSW – Last accredited July 2023, next accreditation is 2031.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Occupational Therapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ACOTE’s telephone number c\/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA, and its web address is\u00a0www.acoteonline.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program must have a preaccreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate\u2019s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination\u00a0and attain state licensure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Athletics Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The athletic program is in compliance with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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