Accreditation Statements
University of the Incarnate Word is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, doctorate and professional degrees. University of the Incarnate Word also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of University of the Incarnate Word may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Numerous UIW programs have also earned accreditations from the organizations below.
An asterisk (*) indicates that students will need additional training, experience, or exams — after completing the UIW program — in order to obtain their respective professional credentials. Please follow the program links for complete information.
Please see the related page that lists the states for which these programs prepare students for licensure, certification, or related exams.
- Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)*
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics track
- Dietetics Internship Program
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) - Broadway Campus
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) - Extended Academic Programs
- Bachelor of Science Business Administration (BSBA)
- Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA)
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
- Accreditation Council for Optometric Education (ACOE)*
- Doctor of Optometry (OD)
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- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Pharmacy Technician certificate program (site visit Fall 2023)
- American Chemical Society (ACS)
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)*
- Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy (BMMT)
- American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)*
- Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program
- Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) & Texas Education Agency (TEA)*
- Bachelor of Arts, Education - Elementary
- Bachelor of Arts, Education - Secondary and Biology (dual majors)
- Bachelor of Arts, Education - Secondary and Chemistry (dual majors)
- Bachelor of Arts, Education - Secondary and English (dual majors)
- Bachelor of Arts, Education - Secondary and History (dual majors)
- Bachelor of Arts, Education - Secondary and Mathematics (dual majors)
- Bachelor of Arts, Education - All Level and Art (dual majors)
- Bachelor of Arts, Education - All Level and Kinesiology (dual majors)
- Bachelor of Arts, Education - All Level and Spanish (dual majors)
- Bachelor of Arts, Education - All Level and Theater (dual majors)
- Bachelor of Music, Music Education, with Education Minor
- Commission on Accreditation for Athletic Training Education (CAATE)*
- Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)
- Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
- Master of Health Administration (MHA)
- Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)*
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)*
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA)*
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design
- Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)*
- Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education
- Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT)*
- Bachelor in Nuclear Medicine Science
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD; site visit Fall 2023)
- Bachelor of Arts in Art
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and Game Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design
- Bachelor of Arts in Interior Merchandising and Management
- Master of Game Development
- National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
- Bachelor of Music in Composition
- Bachelor of Arts in Music
- Bachelor of Arts in Music – Music Industry Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Music – Performance
- National Association of Schools of Theater (NAST)
- Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts
- National Security Agency
- Cybersecurity program recognized as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
- Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Systems
- Cybersecurity program recognized as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
State Authorizations for Distance Education
On October 29, 2010, the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) released new program integrity regulations, including the need for an institution offering distance education to get authorization from any outside state where it operates. An institution must demonstrate efforts to comply in each state in which it serves students, and states expect that institutions already be in compliance with their regulations before serving any students in those states.
What This Means
Before accepting enrollments for online and correspondence courses from students residing outside of Texas who are not planning on relocating to Texas, UIW must be in compliance with the distance learning regulations of the states in which students reside.
Eligibility
UIW is a member of and approved by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). Our membership enables us to admit students to online degree programs from 49 states and most territories, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. California is not yet a member of NC-SARA. However, UIW meets the exemption requirement from the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) for out-of-state private institutions.
This page was updated in January 2024.