Accreditations
West Chester University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801 (267-284-5011). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. West Chester University’s accreditation with Middle States began in 1946, and our accreditation has been continuously reaffirmed since that time.
In addition to MSCHE, the following West Chester University programs are accredited by specialized or national organizations. For copies of the most recent accreditation letters, please contact Dr. Stefanie Schwalm, Associate Provost for Accreditation and Assessment, at
Stefanie Schwalmor 610-436-3444.
Graphic and Interactive Design, Studio Art, BFA
Accreditation Agency:
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
703-437-0700
Theatre, BA
Accreditation Agency:
National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
703-437-0700
Accounting, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, BS; Business, MBA; Human Resouce Management, MS
Accreditation Agency:
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
777 S. Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750
Tampa, FL 33602
813-769-6500
Urban & Environmental Planning, B.S.
Accreditation Agency:
2334 W. Lawrence Avenue - Suite 209
Chicago, IL 60625
773-334-7200
Public Administration, MPA
Accreditation Agency:
Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA)
1029 Vermond Avenue NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
202-628-8965
Clinical Counseling, MS; Higher Education and Student Affairs, MS; School Counseling, MEd
Accreditation Agency:
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
1001 N Fairfax Street, Suite 510
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-535-5990
Educator Preparation Programs
Accreditation Agency:
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) formerly NCATE - National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400
Washington DC 20036
202-223-0077
Additional information on Specialized Professional Associations
Social Work, BSW and MSW
Accreditation Agency:
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
1701 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314-3457
703-683-8080
Nutrition, BS and Dietetic Internship (Certificate)
Accreditation Agency:
Accreditation Council for Education and Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
800-877-1600x5400
Exercise Science, BS
Accreditation Agency:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
25400 US Highway 19 N, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
Athletic Training, MS
Accreditation Agency:
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
6850 Austin Center Boulevard, Suite 100
Austin, TX 78731-3184
844-462-2283
Nursing, BSN, MSN, DNP
Accreditation Agency:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
655 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington , DC 20001
202-887-6791
Respiratory Care, BS
Accreditation Agency:
Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
777 Cannon Drive
Hurst, TX 76054-4876
817-283-2835
Communication Sciences and Disorders, MA
Accreditation Agency:
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Pathology (ASHA)
2200 Research Boulevard, #310
Rockville, MD 20850
800-498-2071
Public Health, MPH
Accreditation Agency:
Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 220
Silver Spring, MD 20910
202-789-1050
Environmental Health, BS
Accreditation Agency:
National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC)
PO Box 66057
Burien, WA 98166
206-522-5272
Music Education, BM, MM; Music Performance, BM, MM; Music, BM, MM
Accreditation Agency:
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
703-437-0700
Computer Science, BS
Accreditation Agency:
ABET
415 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-347-7700
Clinical Psychology, PsyD
Accreditation Agency:
American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation (APA)
750 First St NE
Washington , DC 20002-4242
202-336-5500
Forensic and Toxicological Chemistry, BS
Accreditation Agency:
Forensic Science Education Program Accreditation Commission (FEPAC)
410 N 21st Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
719-636-1100