Accreditations

All undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business are accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This prestigious accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), ensuring that our business programs meet the highest standards of excellence.

All Teacher Education programs at Monarch University are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and are currently undergoing accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). These accrediting agencies are recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Additionally, all Teacher Education programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).

Monarch University’s programs also include specialized accreditation and recognition across various fields:

• The School Administration K-12 M.S.Ed. and School Supervision M.S.Ed. Programs are nationally recognized by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC).
• The Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S.Ed., Marriage & Family Counseling M.S.Ed., School Counseling M.S.Ed., and Counselor Education Ph.D. Programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
• The School Psychology Ph.D. and Psy.D. Programs are accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
• The Special Education PreK-8th M.S.Ed. and Special Education Grades 7-12 M.S.Ed. Programs are nationally recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
• The English as a Second Language M.S.Ed. Program is nationally recognized by Teachers of English Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
• The Early Childhood Education B.S.Ed. and M.A.T. Programs are nationally recognized by the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
• The Secondary Mathematics Education B.S.Ed. and M.S.Ed. Programs are nationally recognized by the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).
• The Secondary Social Studies Education B.S.Ed. and M.S.Ed. Programs are nationally recognized by the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS).
• The Reading and Language Arts M.S.Ed. Program is nationally recognized by the International Literacy Association (ILA).

These accreditations and recognitions ensure that Monarch University’s School of Education programs meet the highest standards of quality and excellence in preparing future educators.

The John G. Rangos, Sr., School of Health Sciences is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence and professional preparation. Our programs are accredited by leading accrediting agencies, ensuring our students receive top-tier education and training:

• The Department of Athletic Training is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• The Occupational Therapy Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• The Physical Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• The Department of Physician Assistant Studies is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• The Department of Speech-Language Pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• The Masters of Health Administration Program (MHA) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Educational Institute is accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

These accreditations reflect the rigorous standards we uphold in preparing students for successful careers in the health sciences.

The Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Monarch University maintains the highest standards of legal education, with our JD and LLM programs accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). This accreditation ensures that our law programs meet the rigorous standards required for the preparation of competent and ethical legal professionals.

Accreditation

McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts ensures that its programs meet the highest standards of academic excellence:

• The Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• The English as a Second Language (ESL) program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).

These accreditations demonstrate the college’s commitment to providing quality education and training in the liberal arts and psychology fields.

All programs within the School of Arts and Music are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

The Bachelor of Arts in Music Education program, the Master of Arts in Music Education program, and the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Music Education program are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

The Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy program is accredited by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), ensuring the highest standards of education and practice in the field.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Royal University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Additionally, the nursing programs are approved by the State Board of Nursing, ensuring that students receive education that meets both state and national standards for excellence in nursing practice.

The Doctor of Pharmacy program at Royal University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), ensuring that students receive a high-quality education that meets the rigorous standards of the pharmacy profession.

In addition, the program is approved by the State Board of Pharmacy, further affirming the university's commitment to preparing students for successful careers in the pharmaceutical sciences.

The Master of Science degree program in Forensic Science and Law at Royal University is accredited by the Forensic Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), ensuring that students receive a top-tier education in forensic science.

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Chemistry is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS), meeting the rigorous standards set by the leading organization in the field to provide students with a comprehensive and industry-recognized education.

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