University Catalog 2023-2024

Associations and Accreditation

Associations

The university is a member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, the American Council on Education, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, the Association of American Colleges and Universities, the Education Advisory Board, the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, the National Association of College and University Business Officers, the Oak Ridge Associated Universities, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Campus Compact, the University Professional and Continuing Education Association, and the Cooperating Raleigh Colleges.

Accreditation

North Carolina State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. North Carolina State University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of North Carolina State University 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.

In addition, many of the university’s professional programs and departments are accredited by national professional associations, including:

Specialized Academic Program Accreditation

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

Program Name Accrediting Body Last Yr Accred Next Yr Accred
Agricultural Education (BS)1 Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) 2022 2029
Biological Engineering (BS)2 Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET 2022-2023 2028-2029
1

Accredited through the College of Education.

2

Accredited through the College of Engineering

College of Design

Program Name Accrediting Body Last Yr Accred Next Yr Accred
Architecture (B.Arch, M.Arch) National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB) 2018 2026
Graphic and Experience Design (BGED, MGED) National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) 2022 2031-2032
Industrial Design (BID, MID) National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) 2022 2031-2032
Landscape Architecture (MLA) Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) 2022 2028

College of Education

Program Name Accrediting Body Last Yr Accred Next Yr Accred
Counselor Education (PhD, MEd) (MEd concentrations are: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and College Counseling) Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) 2022 2024
All teacher education programs, School Counselor (MEd, MS), School Administration (MSA) and School of Social Work (MR) at initial and advanced levels. Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) 2022 2029

 College of Engineering

The Office of Assessment and Accreditation website provides the accreditation dates for the following programs. 

Program Name Accrediting Body
Aerospace Engineering (BS) Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
Biological Engineering (BS) Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
Biomedical Engineering (BS) Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
Chemical Engineering (BS) Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
Civil Engineering (BS) Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
Computer Engineering (BS) Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
Computer Science (BS) Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
Construction Engineering (BS) Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
Electrical Engineering (BS) Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Systems Concentration (BS) Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
Engineering - Mechatronics Concentration (BS) (Joint Program with UNC-Asheville) Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
Environmental Engineering (BS) Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
Industrial Engineering (BS) Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
Industrial Engineering: Human Factors and Ergonomics Concentration (M, MS, PhD) Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)
Materials Science and Engineering (BS) Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
Mechanical Engineering (BS) Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
Nuclear Engineering (BS) Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
Paper Science and Engineering (BS) Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
Textile Engineering (BS) Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET

College of Humanities & Social Sciences

Program Name Accrediting Body Last Yr Accred Next Yr Accred
Advanced Studies School Psychology (MS/Certificate) National Association of School Psychologists 2021 2027
Psychology: Human Factors and Applied Cognition Concentration (MS, PhD) Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) 2018 2024
Public Administration (MPA) National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) 2021 2028
School Psychology (PhD) American Psychological Association 2014 20211
Social Work (BSW, MSW) Council on Social Work Education 2021 2029
World Languages and Cultures: Spanish/French/German/Chinese Education (FLLSED, FLLFED, FLLGED, FLLCED) Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) 2022 2029
1

Site visit postponed due to COVID-19.  (Fall 2023)

Poole College of Management

Program Name Accrediting Body Last Yr Accred Next Yr Accred
Accounting (BS, MAC) Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) 2020 2025
Business Administration (BS, MBA) Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) 2020 2025
Master of Management Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) 2020 2025

College of Natural Resources

Program Name Accrediting Body Last Yr Accred Next Yr Accred
Forest Management (BS) Society of American Foresters 2016 2026
Natural Resources (BS) Society of American Foresters 2016 2026
Master of Forestry Society of American Foresters 2016 2026
Paper Science & Engineering (BS)1 Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET 2022-2023 2028-2029
Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management (BS) Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism & Related Professions 2017 2024
Professional Golf Management (BS) Professional Golf Association of America 2015 20212
Sustainable Materials & Technology (BS) Society of Wood Science & Technology 2015 2025
1

Accredited through the College of Engineering.

2

Review complete; awaiting results.

College of Sciences

Program Name Accrediting Body Last Yr Accred Next Yr Accred
Chemistry (BA, BS) American Chemical Society (ACS) 2017 2024

Wilson College of Textiles

Program Name Accrediting Body Last Yr Accred Next Yr Accred
Textile Engineering (BS)1 Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET 2022-2023 2028-2029
1

Accredited through the College of Engineering.

College of Veterinary Medicine

Program Name Accrediting Body Last Yr Accred Next Yr Accred
Veterinary Medicine (DVM) American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE) 2021 2028

Administrative Program Accreditation and Certification

Division of Academic & Student Affairs

Program Name Accrediting Body Last Yr Accred Next Yr Accred
Academic Skills Enhancement Program within the Academic Support Program for Student Athletes International Tutor Program Certification within the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLS) 2019 2024
Cooperative Education (On-the-job experience in chosen field) Council for Cooperative Education 2019 2025
Counseling Center International Association of Counseling Services, Inc. (IACS) 2015 20281
Student Health Services Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) 2022 2025
Student Health Services Commission on Office Laboratory Assessment (COLA) 2022 2023
UG Tutorial Center Program College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) CRLA's International Tutor Program Certification 2019 2024
1

Site visit postponed due to COVID-19.

Environmental Health & Public Safety

Program Name Accrediting Body Last Yr Accred Next Yr Accred
Campus Police Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies 2020 2024
Campus Police International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) 2020 2024

College of Veterinary Medicine

Program Name Accrediting Body Last Yr Accred Next Yr Accred
Veterinary Hospital American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) performs accreditation inspections Inspection 2021 Inspection 2028
Lab Animal Facilities Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) performs accreditation inspections Inspection 2021 Inspection 2024