Academic Specialized Accreditation
Academic Specialized Accreditation
Specific programs at Xavier University are also accredited by professional organizations and associations. The following table was last updated in October 2024.
Information on a specific program's specialized accreditation may be found by contacting the department chair, program director, or dean's office for the program.
Please contact Mary Kochlefl, Associate Provost Academic Excellence, with any updates to this table.
| Program Name | Accredited Credential | Accrediting Agency | Accreditation Status | Review Frequency | Last Review | Next Review | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAS | Chemistry | BS (Bachelor of Science) | American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Training (ACS) | Approved | 6 years | 2021 | 2027 |
| CAS | Engineering Physics | BS (Bachelor of Science) | Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) | Accredited | 2 years | 2023 | 2025 |
| CN | Nursing | BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) | Accredited | 10 years | 2017 | 2027 |
| CN | Nursing | BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) | American Association for Holistic Nursing Certification Corporation (AHNCC) | Endorsed | 5 years | 2022 | 2027 |
| CN | Nursing | BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) | Ohio Board of Nursing pre-licensure undergrad (OBN) | Approved | 5 years | 2024 | 2029 |
| CN | Nursing | BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) | The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) | Authorized | 10 years | 2021 | 2031 |
| CN | Nursing | MSN (Master of Science in Nursing | MIDAS) | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) | Accredited | 10 years | 2017 | 2027 |
| CN | Nursing | MSN (Master of Science in Nursing | MIDAS) | American Association for Holistic Nursing Certification Corporation (AHNCC) | Endorsed | 5 Years | 2022 | 2027 |
| CN | Nursing | MSN (Master of Science in Nursing | MIDAS) | Ohio Board of Nursing pre-licensure grad (OBN) | Full Approval | 5 years | 2022 | 2027 |
| CN | Nursing | MSN (Master of Science in Nursing | MIDAS) | The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) | Authorized | 10 years | 2021 | 2031 |
| CN | Nursing | MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) | Accredited | 10 years | 2017 | 2027 |
| CN | Nursing | MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) | American Association for Holistic Nursing Certification Corporation (AHNCC) | Endorsed | 5 years | 2022 | 2027 |
| CN | Nursing | MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) | The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) | Authorized | 10 years | 2021 | 2031 |
| CN | Nursing | Family Nurse Practitioner Program (FNP) : APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) | Accredited | 10 years | 2017 | 2027 |
| CN | Nursing | Family Nurse Practitioner Program (FNP) : APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) | American Association for Holistic Nursing Certification Corporation (AHNCC) | Endorsed | 5 years | 2022 | 2027 |
| CN | Nursing | Family Nurse Practitioner Program (FNP) : APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) | The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) | Authorized | 10 years | 2021 | 2031 |
| CN | Nursing | Post-Master's Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) : APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) | Accredited | 10 years | 2017 | 2027 |
| CN | Nursing | Post-Master's Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) : APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) | American Association for Holistic Nursing Certification Corporation (AHNCC) | Endorsed | 5 years | 2022 | 2027 |
| CN | Nursing | Post-Master's Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) : APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) | The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) | Authorized | 10 years | 2021 | 2031 |
| CN | Nursing | DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) | Accredited | 10 years | 2017 | 2027 |
| CN | Nursing | DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) | The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) | Authorized | 10 years | 2021 | 2031 |
| CHHS | School Counseling | MA (Master of Arts) | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) | Accredited | 8 yrs. | 2023 | 2030 |
| CHHS | Clinical Medical Health Counseling | MA (Master of Arts) | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) | Accredited | 8 yrs. | 2023 | 2030 |
| CHHS | Health Services Administration | BSHSA (Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration) | Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) | Certified | 7 years | 2024 |
2031 |
| CHHS | Health Services Administration | MHSA (Master of Health Services Administration) | Commission on Accreditation Health Management Education (CAHME) | Accredited | 7 years | 2023 |
2030 |
| CHHS | Occupational Therapy | MOT (Master of Occupational Therapy) | Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) | Accredited - Inactive | 3 years | 2023 | 2026 |
| CHHS | Occupational Therapy | OTD (Occupational Therapy Doctorate) | Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) | Accredited | 7 years | 2023 |
2029/30 |
| CHHS | Psychology | PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) | American Psychological Association (APA) | Accredited | 10 years | 2022 | 2032 |
| CHHS | Teacher Education Programs (Primary, Middle Child, Special Education & Secondary Education) | BS (Bachelor of Science) | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) | Accredited | 7 years | 2022 | 2029 |
| CHHS | Teacher Education Programs (Primary, Middle Child, Special Ed, Secondary Ed Admin) | M.Ed. (Master of Education) | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) | Accredited | 7 years | 2022 | 2029 |
| CHHS | Montessori | Montessori Education Minor | Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) | Affiliated | 7 years | 2020 | 2027 |
| CHHS | Montessori | Montessori Education Minor | American Montessori Society (AMS) | Affiliated | 7 years | 2020 | 2027 |
| CHHS | Montessori | M.Ed. (Master of Education) | Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) | Accredited | 7 years | 2020 | 2027 |
| CHHS | Montessori | M.Ed. (Master of Education) | American Montessori Society (AMS) | Affiliated | 7 years | 2020 | 2027 |
| CHHS | Special Education | MS (Master of Science in Special Education) | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) | Accredited | 7 years | 2022 | 2029 |
| CHHS | Social Work | BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) | Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) | Accredited | 8 years | 2018 | 2026 |
| CHHS | Social Work | MSW (Master of Social Work) | Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) | Pre-Candidacy Status | 1 year | 2026 |
2027 |
| CHHS | Athletic Training | MS (Master of Science) | Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) | Accredited | 10 years | 2020-21 | 2030-31 |
| COM | Osteopathic Medicine | DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) | Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) | Pre-Accredited | 1 year | 2026 | 2027 |
| WCB | Business Administration | BSBA (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration) | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) | Accredited | 6 years | 2023-24 | 2029-30 |
| WCB | Accountancy | MS (Master of Science) | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) | Accredited | 6 years | 2023-24 | 2029-30 |
| WCB | Business Administration | EMBA (Executive Master of Business Administration) | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) | Accredited | 6 years | 2023-24 | 2029-30 |
| WCB | Business Administration | MBA (Master of Business Administration) | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) | Accredited | 6 years | 2023-24 | 2029-30 |
| WCB | Business Analytics | MS (Master of Science) | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) | Accredited | 6 years | 2023-24 | 2029-30 |