Institutional Accreditation
A university’s accreditation means that the institution values quality and continuous improvement, and Shawnee State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Maintaining the institution’s accreditation is an essential task and takes the concerted efforts of faculty, staff and administration. Our next reaffirmation of accreditation will take place in 2028-2029.
Program Accreditation
Several programs at Shawnee State University are also accredited by disciplinary organizations that ensure quality standards for the program. You can find out more information about our accredited programs below.
Dental Hygiene
Accrediting Body
American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Initial Accreditation
Early 1980s
Last Reaffirmation
Fall 2012
July 2014?
Next Reaffirmation
Spring 2019
Emergency Medical Technology
Accrediting Body
Last Reaffirmation
2018
Next Reaffirmation
2025
Radiologic Technology
Accrediting Body
Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
Last Reaffirmation
2019
Next Reaffirmation
2026
Respiratory Therapy
Accrediting Body
Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
Initial Accreditation
Early 1980s
Last Reaffirmation
2013
Next Reaffirmation
2023
Medical Laboratory Technology
Accrediting Body
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
Initial Accreditation
<1977
Previous Status
Completed onsite in Feb 2016 - Accredited
Last Reaffirmation
2016
Next Reaffirmation
2026
Business Programs (Excluding Health Care)
Accrediting Body
International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
Previous Status
Accreditation consultant visit in AY13-14. Assessment conference Fall 2016. Assessment plan development AY17-18.
Last Reaffirmation
2014?
Healthcare Administration: Extended Care
Accrediting Body
National Associatoin of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB)
Initial Accreditation
2012
Last Reaffirmation
2017
Next Reaffirmation
2022
Teacher Education
Accrediting Body
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Previous Status
Completed onsite accreditation for graduate and undergraduate level programs in AY2014-15
Last Reaffirmation
2014
Next Reaffirmation
2021
Early Childhood Education
Accrediting Body
Previous Status
National/ODHE recognition completed prior to onsite
Last Reaffirmation
Fall 2014
Next Reaffirmation
Fall 2021
Notes
Nationally Recognized/Ohio Approved
Middle Childhood Education
Accrediting Body
Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE)/ ODHE
Previous Status
National/ODHE recognition completed prior to onsite
Last Reaffirmation
Fall 2014
Next Reaffirmation
Fall 2021
Notes
Nationally Recognized/Ohio Approved
Intervention Specialist Education
Accrediting Body
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)/ODHE
Previous Status
National/ODHE recognition completed prior to onsite
Last Reaffirmation
Fall 2014
Next Reaffirmation
Fall 2021
Notes
Nationally Recognized/Ohio Approved
Art Education
Accrediting Body
ODHE
Previous Status
State (ODHE) completed prior to onsite
Last Reaffirmation
Fall 2014
Next Reaffirmation
Fall 2021
Notes
Ohio Approved?
English Language Arts Education
Accrediting Body
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)/ODHE
Previous Status
National/ODHE recognition completed prior to onsite
Last Reaffirmation
Fall 2014
Next Reaffirmation
Fall 2021
Notes
Nationally Recognized/Ohio Approved
Math Education
Accrediting Body
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)/ODHE
Previous Status
National/ODHE recognition completed prior to onsite
Last Reaffirmation
Fall 2014
Next Reaffirmation
Fall 2021
Notes
Nationally Recognized/Ohio Approved
Science Education
Accrediting Body
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)/ODHE
Previous Status
National/ODHE recognition completed prior to onsite
Last Reaffirmation
Fall 2014
Next Reaffirmation
Fall 2021
Notes
Nationally Recognized/Ohio Approved
Endorsement Programs
Accrediting Body
ODHE
Previous Status
State (ODHE) completed prior to onsite
Last Reaffirmation
Fall 2014
Notes
Ohio Approved
Nursing: ADN
Accrediting Body
American Council for the Education of Nursing (ACEN)/Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN)
Previous Status
Completed onsite accreditation visit AY2014-15
Last Reaffirmation
Spring 2015
Next Reaffirmation
2022
Nursing: BSN (RN-BSN/Trad BSN)
Accrediting Body
American Council for the Education of Nursing (ACEN)/Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN)
Previous Status
Completed onsite accreditation visit 14-15
Last Reaffirmation
Spring 2015
Next Reaffirmation
2022
Athletic Training
Accrediting Body
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
Initial Accreditation
2006
Previous Status
Current status of "teach out"
Last Reaffirmation
Approved 2016-2020
Notes
Teach out status with remaining students until 2019. Athletic Training then either goes to masters level or stops program.
Master of Occupational Therapy
Accrediting Body
American Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
Initial Accreditation
2007
Previous Status
Completed onsite April, 2017
Last Reaffirmation
Approved 2017
Next Reaffirmation
2024 or 2027 (depending on administrative changes)
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Accrediting Body
American Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
Initial Accreditation
1986
Previous Status
Completed onsite accreditation visit in AY2014-15
Last Reaffirmation
Approved 2018
Next Reaffirmation
2025-2026
Physical Therapist Assistant
Accrediting Body
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Initial Accreditation
1988
Previous Status
Completed accreditation
Last Reaffirmation
2012
Next Reaffirmation
2021
Social Studies Education
Accrediting Body
National Council for Social Studies (NCSS)/ODHE
Previous Status
National/ODHE recognition completed prior to onsite
Last Reaffirmation
Fall 2014
Next Reaffirmation
Fall 2021
Notes
Nationally Recognized/Ohio Approved