The University of Nebraska Omaha is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC accreditation addresses all programs and all locations. In addition, many UNO academic programs have sought and been awarded accreditation specific to their degree offerings.*
Programs are encouraged to consider program-specific accreditation when it is applicable and appropriate to the unit's scope, nature, and priorities. The accreditations listed below indicate the desire of UNO's faculty and administration to meet rigorous standards of academic quality.
These standards include factors such as faculty credentials, assessment processes, library holdings, physical facilities, and funding support for the institution and its programs. As a result, students can be assured their educational experiences at UNO will meet high standards of quality.
Accredited Degree Programs
Note: Some program accreditations are related to licensure or certification to practice in a specified field. To determine if and how this applies to their program of study, prospective and current students are encouraged to contact their academic advisor and/or faculty within the department/school.
College of Arts and Sciences
| Major | Degree | Accreditation Body |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | BA BS |
American Chemical Society (ACS) |
| School Psychology | MS Ed.S. |
Recognized by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) |
College of Business Administration
| Major | Degree | Accreditation Body |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | BSBA MAcc |
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) |
| Business Administration | Executive MBA | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) |
| Business Administration | MBA | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) |
| Economics | BSBA MEcon |
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) |
| Finance, Banking, Law & Real Estate | BSBA | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) |
| Management | BSBA | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) |
| Marketing & Entrepreneurship | BSBA | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) |
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
(please confer with department/programs per Nebraska Department of Education endorsements)| Major | Degree | Accreditation Body |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Training | MA | Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling | MA MS |
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) |
| Early Childhood Inclusive | BSED | Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) |
| Elementary Education | BSED | Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) |
| Music Education | BM |
|
| Public Health | BS | Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) |
| School Counseling | MA MS |
UNO’s Counseling Department has determined to voluntarily discontinue its Council for Counseling and Related-Educational Programs (CACREP) accreditation for the School Counseling Concentration effective March 31, 2024. CACREP accreditation is not required in the state of Nebraska to practice school counseling (may vary for other states). |
| School Library | MS/Endorsement | Recognized by the American Library Association (ALA) and the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) |
| Secondary Education | BSED | Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) |
|
Secondary Education, Special Education |
BSED | Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) |
| Special Education | BSED | Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) |
| Speech-Language Pathology | MS | Council of Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) |
| Studio Art with K-12 Certification | BASA BFA |
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College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media
| Major | Degree | Accreditation Body |
|---|---|---|
| Art History | BA | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
| Music Composition | BM | National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) |
| Music Conducting | MM | National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) |
| Music Education | BM |
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| Music Education | MM | National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) |
| Music Performance | BM MM |
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) |
| Studio Art | BASA BFA |
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
| Studio Art with K-12 Certification | BASA BFA |
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College of Information Science & Technology
| Major | Degree | Accreditation Body |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | BSCS | ABET |
| Management Information Systems | BIS | ABET |
College of Public Affairs and Community Service
| Major | Degree | Accreditation Body |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation: Specialization in Air Transport Administration | BS | Aviation Accreditation Board, International (AABI) |
| Public Administration | MPA | Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) |
| Social Work | BSSW MSW |
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) |
*The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) can be contacted at 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604; Phone:800.621.7440/312.263.0456; Fax 312.263.7462; Email: info@hlcommission.org