ACCREDITATION
Southern Adventist University is accredited by
- the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award one-year certificates, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Southern Adventist University 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). —Student Achievement Data
- the Adventist Accrediting Association. Contact the Association at 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904-6600 or call 301-680-5068 for questions about the accreditation of Southern Adventist University.
Schools and departments of the university are also accredited by various organizations.
- The Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs in nursing are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326). The School of Nursing is an agency member of the Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs and the Council of Associate Degree Programs of the National League for Nursing. The School of Nursing is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
- The School of Nursing is an agency member of the Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs and the Council of Associate Degree Programs of the National League for Nursing.
- The School of Nursing is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
- The School of Education and Psychology teacher education program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
- The university is approved by the Tennessee State Board of Education for the preparation of secondary and elementary teachers.
- The Long-Term Care Administration program is accredited by the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long-Term Care Administrators.
- The School of Business at the Southern Adventist University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road, Suite 300, Overland Park, KS 66213. For a list of accredited programs please view our Member Status Page.
- View the IACBE results.
- The School of Computing's BS in Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
- The School of Education and Psychology's MS in Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
- The Corporate/Community Wellness Management program is now accredited by the National Wellness Institute.
- The Social Work program is accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
Memberships
Southern Adventist University is a member of the organizations linked below: