Accreditation and Memberships
The University of Hartford is accredited by the Board of Higher Education of the state of Connecticut and by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, which accredits schools and colleges in the six New England states. Membership in the association indicates that the institution has been carefully evaluated and found to meet standards agreed upon by qualified educators.
The three graduate health professions programs in the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions are accredited by the following agencies: the Physical Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association, 111 North Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314; 703.7063245. The foundational curriculum for the Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756; 727.210.2350. The program was approved by the Department of Higher Education, State of Connecticut, in 2009. Upon completion of the program requirements, students are eligible for their two-year professional residency.
The Nursing program in the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions through the master’s degree is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, D.C. 20036-1120; 202.887.6971. The Nursing program is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the National League for Nursing, and Connecticut League for Nursing.
The teacher education programs, including teacher education and Sixth-Year Certificate in music, are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and by the Connecticut State Department of Education.
In the College of Arts and Sciences, the Doctor of Psychology program leading to the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association. Any questions regarding the program’s accreditation may be directed to Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 First St., NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242; 202.336.5979. The School Psychology program is nationally accredited through the National Association of School Psychologists and National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education partnership (NASP/NCATE).
The Hartford Art School is accredited by and holds membership in the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
The Hartt School is accredited by, and holds membership in, the National Association of Schools of Music, the National Association of Schools of Dance, and the National Association of Schools of Theater.
The College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture’s undergraduate programs in electrical, civil, and mechanical engineering, both day and evening, are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Contact ABET at 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; 410.347.7700; www.abet.org.
The Master of Architecture program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) 1735 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 2006; www.naab.org.
The Board of Higher Education of the State of Connecticut accredits the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture’s Master of Engineering program. According to ABET regulations, ABET does not accredit both undergraduate and graduate programs at the same institution.
The University is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA). The Barney School of Business holds membership in, and is accredited by, AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education.
AACSB International accreditation assures stakeholders that business schools
- manage resources to achieve a vibrant and relevant mission,
- advance business and management knowledge through faculty scholarship,
- provide high-caliber teaching of quality and current curricula,
- cultivate meaningful interaction between students and a qualified faculty, and
- produce graduates who have achieved specified learning goals.
The University is an institutional member of the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States. |