The Pennsylvania State University

University Park, PA 16802
United States

https://www.psu.edu/

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Institutional Accreditation

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Accredited Programs

Advanced Level - accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
Associate in Radiologic Sciences in Radiography - accredited by Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Associate in Radiologic Sciences in Radiography - accredited by Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
B.A. Advertising/Public Relations - accredited by Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
B.A. Film-Video - accredited by Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
B.A. Journalism - accredited by Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
B.A. Media Studies - accredited by Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
B.A. Telecommunications and Media Industries - accredited by Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
Baccalaureate Nursing - accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Bachelor of Arts in Music - accredited by National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation
Bachelor of Arts-4 years: Art (Ceramics, Drawing and Painting, New Media, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture) - accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation
Bachelor of Arts-4 years: Art (General) - accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation
Bachelor of Arts-4 years: Art History - accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation
Bachelor of Arts-4 years: Theatre - accredited by National Association of Schools of Theatre Commission on Accreditation
Bachelor of Arts-4 years: Visual Art Studies - accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation
Bachelor of Design-4 years: Graphic Design - accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation
Bachelor of Design-4 years: Interdisciplinary Digital Studio - accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation
Bachelor of Fine Arts-4 years: Acting - accredited by National Association of Schools of Theatre Commission on Accreditation
Bachelor of Fine Arts-4 years: Art (Ceramics, Drawing and Painting, New Media, Photography, Sculpture) - accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation
Bachelor of Fine Arts-4 years: Musical Theatre - accredited by National Association of Schools of Theatre Commission on Accreditation
Bachelor of Fine Arts-4 years: Theatre (Design/Technical [Costume Design and Technology, Lighting Design, Scene Design, Sound Design, Technical Direction], Stage Management) - accredited by National Association of Schools of Theatre Commission on Accreditation
Bachelor of Music Education - accredited by National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation
Bachelor of Music in Composition - accredited by National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation
Bachelor of Music in Performance - accredited by National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation
Bachelor of Musical Arts - accredited by National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation
Bachelor of Science-4 years: Art Education (Aesthetics, Art Criticism, Cultural and Social Agencies, Schools with Art History, Schools with Studio) - accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation
Bachelor of Science-5 years: Art Education (Schools) - accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation
BLA Program - accredited by Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board, American Society of Landscape Architects
BS - Didactic Program in Dietetics - accredited by Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
BS in Forensic Science - accredited by American Academy of Forensic Sciences Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission
Career Counseling - M.Ed. - accredited by Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Clinical Mental Health Counseling - M.Ed. - accredited by Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling - M.E.d - accredited by Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Clinical Science Ph.D. - accredited by Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System
Coordinated Program in Dietetics - accredited by Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Counselor Education and Supervision - Ph.D. - accredited by Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance - accredited by National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation
Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education - accredited by National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation
Doctor of Philosophy-3 to 4 years: Art Education and Women's Studies - accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation
Doctor of Philosophy-3 years: Art Education - accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation
Doctor of Philosophy-3 years: Art History - accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation
Doctor of Philosophy-4 years: Art Education and African American and Diaspora Studies - accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation
Doctoral Internship - accredited by American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
Doctoral Program, Clinical Psychology, Ph.D. - accredited by American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
Doctoral Program, School Psychology, Ph.D. - accredited by American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
Initial Teacher Preparation (ITP) and Advanced Preparation (ADV) - accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Initial Teacher Preparation (ITP) and Advanced Preparation (ADV) - accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Intensive English Communication Program - accredited by Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
Law - accredited by Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, American Bar Association
Law - accredited by Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, American Bar Association
Master of Arts in Music - accredited by National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation
Master of Arts-2 years: Art History - accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation
Master of Fine Arts-2 years: Art (Ceramics, Drawing and Painting, Graphic Design, New Media, Photography, Sculpture) - accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation
Master of Fine Arts-3 years: Theatre (Acting, Costume Design, Costume Technology, Directing, Musical Direction for Musical Theatre, Scenic Design, Voice Pedagogy for Musical Theatre) - accredited by National Association of Schools of Theatre Commission on Accreditation
Master of Music Education - accredited by National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation
Master of Music in Composition and Theory - accredited by National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation
Master of Music in Conducting - accredited by National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation
Master of Music in Pedagogy and Performance - accredited by National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation
Master of Music in Performance - accredited by National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation
Master of Professional Studies (Distance Learning)-2 1/2 years: Art Education - accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation
Master of Public Administration , Criminal Justice - accredited by Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation
Master of Public Administration , Human Resources - accredited by Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation
Master of Public Administration , Nonprofit - accredited by Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation
Master of Public Administration , Public Policy Analysis - accredited by Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation
Master of Public Administration , Homeland/National Security - accredited by Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation
Master of Public Administration , Self-Designed - accredited by Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation
Master of Public Administration - accredited by Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation
Master of Science-2 years: Art Education - accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation
Master of Science-2 years: Art Education and Women's Studies - accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation
Master's in Speech-Language Pathology (MS) - accredited by Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Medical Education Programs Leading to the MD Degree - accredited by Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Medical Laboratory Technician - accredited by National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Medical Laboratory Technician - accredited by National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
MLA Program - accredited by Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board, American Society of Landscape Architects
MPS in Forensic Science - accredited by American Academy of Forensic Sciences Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission
MS - Physician Assistant - accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
Nursing - Doctor of Nursing Practice - accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing - Master's - accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing - Post-Graduate APRN Certificate - accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Online Non-Executive Part-Time: MHA - accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
OTA - Associate Degree (Assistant) - accredited by American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
OTA - Associate Degree (Assistant) - accredited by American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
OTA - Associate Degree (Assistant) - accredited by American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
OTA - Associate Degree (Assistant) - accredited by American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Physical Therapist Assistant - accredited by American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapist Assistant - accredited by American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapist Assistant - accredited by American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapist Assistant - accredited by American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapist Assistant - accredited by American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Professional - accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
Professional Performance Certificate - accredited by National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation
Public Health Program - accredited by Council on Education for Public Health
Rehabilitation Counseling - M.Ed. - accredited by Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Residential Non-Executive Full-Time: MHA - accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
School Counseling - M.Ed. - accredited by Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs

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