Accreditation Information
Mississippi University for Women Accreditation Information
(Updated 9.23.2024)
Mississippi University for Women is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Mississippi University for Women 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).
Below is a table of accredited or approved MUW programs.
| Accredited Program | Campus Contact for Accreditation | Accrediting Body (Acronym) | Website of Accrediting Body | Last Visit | Next Visit | Accreditation Agency Action |
| Associate of Science in Nursing | Dr. Brandy Larmon and Dr. Mary Helen Ruffin | 1. Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) | www.acenursing.org | Fall 2021 | Fall 2029 | Continuing accreditation for the max allowed of 8 years |
| 2. Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees (IHL BOT) | www.mississippi.edu | Fall 2021 | Fall 2029 | Next visit scheduled Fall 2029 | ||
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Dr. Brandy Larmon and Dr. Maria Scott | 1.Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) | www.ccneaccreditation.org | Spring 2020 | Spring 2030 | Continuing accreditation for the maximum allowed, 10 yrs. |
| 2. Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees (IHL BOT) | www.mississippi.edu | Spring 2020 | Spring 2030 | Next visit scheduled Spring 2030 | ||
| Master of Science in Nursing | Dr. Brandy Larmon and Dr. Teresa Hamill | 1.Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) | www.ccneaccreditation.org | Spring 2020 | Spring 2030 | Continuing accreditation for the maximum allowed 10 yrs. |
| 2. Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees (IHL BOT) | www.mississippi.edu | Spring 2020 | Spring 2030 | Next visit scheduled Spring 2030 | ||
| Master of Science in Speech- Language Pathology | Dr. Brandy Larmon | Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association | caa.asha.org | Spring 2019 | Spring 2027 | Continuing accreditation for the maximum allowed, 8 yrs. |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice and Post Graduate APRN Certificate Program | Dr. Brandy Larmon and Dr. Teresa Hamill | 1. Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) | www.ccneaccreditation.org | Spring 2020 | Spring 2030 | Continuing accreditation for the maximum allowed 10 yrs. |
| 2.Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees (IHL BOT) | www.mississippi.edu | Spring 2020 | Spring 2030 | Next visit scheduled Spring 2030 | ||
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Dr. Marty Brock and Dr. Dee Larson | Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) | www.acbsp.org | Fall 2021 | Fall 2031 | Continuing accreditation for the max allowed, 10 yrs BBA with concentrations in Accounting, General Business, Management, Health Care Management, Human Resources Management, Marketing, and Management Information Systems Quality Assurance Report due September 25, 2025 |
| Bachelor of Arts/Science in Legal Studies | Wesley Garrett, J.D. | American Bar Association (ABA) | www.americanbar.org/ groups/paralegals.html | Spring 2024 | Spring 2030 | Granted Reapproval by the House of Delegates for a period of seven years, beginning February 2023 and ending February 2030. |
| All teacher education programs | Dr. Martin Hatton | 1. Council for Accreditation for Educator Preparation (CAEP) | http://caepnet.org/ | Fall 2022 | Fall 2026 | Accreditation is granted at the initial-licensure level. Accreditation status is effective between Spring 2023-Spring 2027 |
| 2. Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) | www.mde.k12.ms.us | Spring 2024 | Spring 2027 | Accreditation status is effective between Spring 2023-Spring 2027 |
| Accrediting Body (Acronym) | Campus Contact for Accreditation | Website of Accrediting Body | Last Visit | Next Visit | Accreditation Agency Action |
| National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) | Dr. Julia Mortyakova | www.nasm.arts-accredit.org | Spring 2014 | Spring 2024 | Continuing accreditation for the max allowed, 10 yrs |
| National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) | Alex Stelioes-Wills | www.nasad.arts-accredit.org | Spring 2023 | AY 2032-2033 | Continuing accreditation for the max allowed, 10 years. |