Specialized Accreditation
Specialized or programmatic accreditation typically relates to the evaluation of specific programs, departments, or schools that are units within post-secondary institutions. At UNCW, the units who respond to specialized accreditation standards and processes range from large colleges or schools to unique programs within a discipline.
Units who seek or achieve specialized accreditation undergo a rigorous self-study and review of quality assurance-related practices, along with extensive measurement against a set of standards.
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Current Accrediting Agencies for UNC Wilmington Academic Programs
(Updated July 27, 2026)
University of North Carolina Wilmington
| Current Accrediting Agency | Institution or Academic Program(s) | Initial Accreditation | Year of Last Review | Next Accreditation Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges SACSCOC |
University of North Carolina Wilmington | 1952 | 2023 | 2033 |
| Commission on English Language Program Accreditation CEA |
UNCW English Language Center | 2016 | 2020 | 2030 |
Cameron School of Business
| Current Accrediting Agency | Institution or Academic Program(s) | Initial Accreditation | Year of Last Review | Next Accreditation Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) | B.S. Business Administration B.A. Economics B.S. Information Technology B.S. Cybersecurity M.B.A. Master of Business Administration M.S. Accountancy M.S. Business Analytics M.S. Finance & Investment Management M.S. Supply Chain Management International M.B.A. M.S. Computer Science and Information Systems Business Foundations Graduate Certificate HR Graduate Certificate |
1993 | 2025 | 2031 |
College of Health and Human Services
| Current Accrediting Agency | Institution or Academic Program(s) | Initial Accreditation | Year of Last Review | Next Accreditation Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation for Gerontology Education Council (AGEC) | M.S. Gerontology | 2025 | 2025 | 2030 |
| Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training (CAATE) | M.S. Athletic Training (B.S. Athletic Training degree-level change approved 2020) |
2002 | 2018 | 2028 |
| Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) | M.H.A. Master of Healthcare Administration | 2022 | 2025 | 2033 |
| Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) | B.S. Respiratory Therapy (Entry into Practice) B.S. Respiratory Therapy (Degree Advancement) |
2021 | 2026 | 2031 (Tentatively pending Co-ARC Board Meeting) |
| Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) | B.S.N. Nursing |
2004 | 2018 | 2028 |
| M.S.N. Nurse Educator | 2004 | 2018 | 2028 | |
| Post-Graduate APRN Certificate | 2018 | 2018 | 2028 | |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | 2018 | 2023 | 2033 | |
| Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy (CARTE, under CAAHEP) | B.A. Recreation Therapy | 2020 | 2025 | 2032 |
| Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) | B.S. Public Health | 2015 | 2021 | 2028 |
| National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Accreditation (NLN CNEA) | M.S.N. Nurse Educator Post Graduate Nurse Educator Certificate |
2025 (Pre-Accreditation Status) | N/A | 2028 |
| Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) | B.S.W. Bachelor of Social Work | 1996 | 2021 | 2027 |
| M.S.W. Master of Social Work | 2004 | 2021 | 2027 |
College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts
| Current Accrediting Agency | Institution or Academic Program(s) | Initial Accreditation | Year of Last Review | Next Accreditation Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation (NASM) | B.A. Music (Instrumental, Jazz Studies, Music Technology, Piano, Vocal) B.M. Music Education |
1986 | 2018 | 2028 |
| National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) | M.P.A. Master of Public Administration | 2021 | 2021 | 2027 |
College of Science and Engineering
| Current Accrediting Agency | Institution or Academic Program(s) | Initial Accreditation | Year of Last Review | Next Accreditation Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board (ABAI) | M.S. Psychology with a Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis Ph.D. Psychology with a Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis |
2023 | 2023 | 2028 |
| Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) | B.S. Computer Science | 2009 | 2022-2023 | 2028-2029 |
| American Chemical Society (ACS) | B.S. Chemistry | 1971 | 2023 | 2028 |
| American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation (APA-CoA) | Ph.D. Psychology – General Clinical | 2021 | 2025 | 2034 |
| National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) through the National Security Agency | B.S. Information Technology, Cybersecurity Concentration | 2018 | 2018 | 2029 |
| United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) | Geospatial Intelligence Certificate (Undergraduate and Graduate) | 2018 | 2018 | Continuing accreditation based on USGIF review of annual reports |
Watson College of Education
| Current Accrediting Agency | Institution or Academic Program(s) | Initial Accreditation | Year of Last Review | Next Accreditation Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Formerly accredited by the National Council for Accreditation (NCATE) 1986-2014; legacy through 2022
|
Watson College of Education, Educator Preparation Provider | 2022 | 2023 | 2028 (SSR due 2027) |
| Initial Licensure | ||||
| B.A. Early Childhood Education B.A. Elementary Education K-6 B.A. Foreign Language French K-12 B.A. Foreign Language Spanish K-12 B.A. Healthful Living and Fitness Education K-12 B.A. Middle Grades Education: Language Arts B.A. Middle Grades Education: Mathematics B.A. Middle Grades Education: Science B.A. Middle Grades Education: Social Studies B.M. Music Education K-12 B.A. Secondary Education 9-12: Language Arts B.A. Secondary Education 9-12: Mathematics B.A. Secondary Education 9-12: Science B.A. Secondary Education 9-12: Social Studies B.A. Special Education General Curriculum B.A. Special Education: Adapted Curriculum M.A.T. Art Education K-12 M.A.T. Elementary Education M.A.T. Foreign Language Spanish K-12 M.A.T. Middle Grades Education: Language Arts M.A.T. Middle Grades Education: Mathematics M.A.T. Middle Grades Education: Science M.A.T. Middle Grades Education: Social Studies M.A.T. Physical Education and Health K-12 M.A.T. Secondary Education 9-12: Language Arts M.A.T. Secondary Education 9-12: Mathematics M.A.T. Secondary Education 9-12: Science M.A.T. Secondary Education 9-12: Social Studies M.A.T. Teaching English as a Second Language K-12 |
2022 | 2023 | 2028 (SSR due 2027) |
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| Advanced Licensure | ||||
| M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction Ed.D. Education Administration Leadership M.Ed. Language and Literacy M.Ed. Physical Education and Health M.S.A. School Administration M.Ed. Teaching English as a Second Language K-12 |
2022 | 2023 | 2028 (SSR due 2027) |
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