Accrediting Organizations
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The following accrediting organizations are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Organization | Description | Accredited Date | Next Review Date |
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Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) | CCNE is an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public’s health. The commission ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs in nursing. | 2013 | 2017 |
Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) | LCME accreditation is a voluntary, peer-reviewed process of quality assurance that determines whether the medical education program meets established standards. | 2008 | 2017 |
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) | SACSCOC is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. | 2015* | 2018 |
*Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is accredited by SACSCOC. TTUHSCEP is a part of TTUHSC and is currently seeking separate accreditation by SACSCOC.