Accreditation & Disclosures
Specialized Accreditation
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Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
(ARC-PA)
Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing
(ACEN)
American Music Therapy Association
(AMTA)
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
(CAATE)
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
(CAPTE)
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs
(CACREP)
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
(CAEP)
International Accreditation Council for Business Education
(IACBE)
A Member with Accredited Programs has successfully completed the IACBE accreditation process, achieving IACBE specialized accreditation for one or more business-related programs, and has affirmed its continued commitment to excellence in business education. The specialized accreditation granted by the IACBE is specific to the programs granted accreditation –this does not include any accreditation/approval of the overall institution or any of its business units.
The Hans A. Nielsen College of Business at ߣѿƬ Southern University has received specialized accreditation for its business program(s) through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our .
Public Disclosure of Student Achievement
National Association of Schools of Music
(NASM)
Certification Disclosures for Online Students from Other States
Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy
- MAY THE PROGRAM BE EARNED PRIMARILY ONLINE? No
OTHER NOTES and LINKS:
The music therapy program at CSU is approved by the American Music Therapy Association. The acquisition of a music therapy degree at CSU, which includes completion of at least 1200 pre-internship (180-300) and internship (900 – 1020) clinical hours,and successful completion of the board exam will result in professional certification by the Certification Board for Music Therapists.Students who have a bachelor’s degree in music or a related field are permitted to take courses required by the American Music Therapy Association in order to sit for the board exam given by the Certification Board for Music Therapists. Successful completion of coursework, internship and a passing exam score result in professional certification.Several states require Music Therapy licensure; apassing boardexam scoremeets allof thosestates’licensure requirements. In other states, including South Carolina,aboard-certified music therapist(MT-BC)may practicewithout completingalicensure process.The providesadditional information about music therapy program approval and state licensure, and the website is the repository forallinformation related to music therapy board certification.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics: Professional Pilot
MAY THE PROGRAM BE EARNED PRIMARILY ONLINE? No
OTHER NOTES:
Within the program, students attending onsite will earn the Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot certification, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot certification, Multi-Engine Rating, Remote Pilot Operator certification, and will have the opportunity to earn Certified Flight Instructor certification as well. Once graduated, students will have the opportunity to work as flight instructors until they can meet the FAA-required 1000 flight hours to become an airline pilot with a Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) certification.
(14 CFR 141) – Ground Only
Bachelors of Arts and Sciences in Education
PROGRAMS:
Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, Secondary Education, Music Education, and Physical Education
MAY THE PROGRAM BE EARNED PRIMARILY ONLINE?No
OTHER NOTES:
The College of Education at ߣѿƬ Southern University operates within a unified conceptual framework to prepare candidates who are “called to serve as competent, caring educators committed to student success.”The conceptual framework guides all our undergraduate and graduate programs, syllabi, teaching, service, scholarship, assessment, and unit accountability. Collaboratively developed both institutionally and within the College of Education’s greater educational community, the framework constitutes what we believe to be a highly qualified professional who will contribute positively and productively to programs and practices that are in the best interest of students and the broader community. Three major standards across all programs comprise the conceptual framework and support the unit’s programs and actions. These standards assessed by specificperformance indicatorsare aligned to the standards of professional organizations (INTASC, CAEP); statecurriculum standards, Expanded ADEPT Support and Evaluation System (Expanded ADEPT SES); and the unit’s vision and mission as outlined in theCSU College of EducationUndergraduate Handbook.All programs are recognized or accredited by their respective specialty association (ACEI, AMILE, NAEYC, NCTE, NCTM, NCSS, NCST, and SHAPE). The College of Education at ߣѿƬ Southern University isnationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Candidates can only be recommended for a teaching license if they have met all requirements previously outlined in their official programs of study and passed the required licensing examinations.It takes approximately eight weeks for the teaching license to be processed.
Completion of an approved program and passing the required licensing examinations does not automatically ensure recommendation for licensure by the Dean of theCollege of Education.Although completion of an approved program of study will usually result in recommendation, it may in fact be withheld as a result of failure to satisfactorily complete requirements and activities described by the faculty, unsatisfactory performance during any field experience or Clinical Practice, or the candidate’s failure to modify behaviors that are considered to be impediments to successful teaching. Candidates are reminded of the CSU Code of Conduct and policies and procedures related to being a responsible member of the community.
For candidates seeking licensure in states other than South Carolina, CSU can only recommend licensure to the South Carolina Department of Education. Thus, it is recommended that program completers obtain a South Carolina teaching certificate first.Many states have reciprocal agreements with South Carolina that allow individuals who hold a South Carolina teaching certificate to receive initial licensure in those states.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
MAY THE PROGRAM BE EARNED PRIMARILY ONLINE?
No. The accelerated BSN program does have many online didactic classes, but clinical courses are completed locally and there are numerous other face-to-face requirements.
The baccalaureate nursing program at ߣѿƬ Southern University at the ߣѿƬ campus located in ߣѿƬ, South Carolina is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate nursing program isContinuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the .
The baccalaureate nursing program has Full Approval of the . Information regarding the program is provided to the Board of Nursing. The phone number is 803-896-4550.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
MAY THE PROGRAM BE EARNED PRIMARILY ONLINE? No
OTHER NOTES:
The Doctor of Physical therapy Program at ߣѿƬ Southern University is accredited by the (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 843-863-7186 or email jtankersley@csuniv.edu.
Master of Athletic Training
The Master of Athletic Training degree program at CSU is full residential professional program and cannot be completed as an online program.
The ߣѿƬ Southern University Master of Athletic Training Program is a (CAATE) accredited program. The program is currently accredited through 2027-2028.
A student must complete a CAATE accredited program in order to be eligible to sit for the . This certification allows individuals to practice nationally as an athletic trainer. Regulation of the athletic training profession varies from state to state but at minimum an individual has to be nationally certified. Students are responsible for investigating the specific requirements of the state in which they are planning to practice following graduation.
Master of Education inElementary and Secondary SchoolAdministration and Supervision
MAY THE PROGRAM BE EARNED PRIMARILY ONLINE?Yes
OTHER NOTES:
The College of Education at ߣѿƬ Southern University operates within a unified conceptual framework to prepare candidates who are “called to serve as competent, caring educators committed to student success.”The conceptual framework guides all our undergraduate and graduate programs, syllabi, teaching, service, scholarship, assessment, and unit accountability. Collaboratively developed both institutionally and within the College of Education’s greater educational community, the framework constitutes what we believe to be a highly qualified professional who will contribute positively and productively to programs and practices that are in the best interest of students and the broader community. Three major standards across all programs comprise the conceptual framework and support the unit’s programs and actions. These standards assessed by specificperformance indicatorsare aligned to the standards of professional organizations (INTASC, CAEP, NBPTS, ELCC, ACEI); statecurriculum standards, Expanded ADEPT Support and Evaluation System (Expanded ADEPT SES); and the unit’s vision and mission as outlined in theCSU College of EducationMaster of EducationHandbook.The program is approved by the South Carolina State Board of Education. The programs are recognized by ELCC. The College of Education at ߣѿƬ Southern University isnationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Candidates can only be recommended for a teaching license if they have met all requirements previously outlined in their official programs of study and passed the required licensing examinations. It takes approximately eight weeks for the teaching license to be processed.
Completion of an approved program and passing the required licensing examinations does not automatically ensure recommendation for licensure by the Dean of theCollege of Education. Although completion of an approved program of study will usually result in recommendation, it may in fact be withheld as a result of failure to satisfactorily complete requirements and activities described by the faculty, unsatisfactory performance duringtheir internshipor the candidate’s failure to modify behaviors that are considered to be impediments to successful teaching. Candidates are reminded of the CSU Code of Conduct and policies and procedures related to being a responsible member of the community.
For candidates seeking licensure in states other than South Carolina, CSU can only recommend licensure to the South Carolina Department of Education. Thus, it is recommended that program completers obtain a South Carolina teaching certificate first. Many states have reciprocal agreements with South Carolina that allow individuals who hold a South Carolina teaching certificate to receive initial licensure in those states.
Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies
MAY THE PROGRAM BE EARNED PRIMARILY ONLINE? No.
OTHER NOTES:
The ߣѿƬ Southern University Physician Assistant Program is an Accreditation Review Commission on Education (ARC-PA) Accredited program.
All 50 states require graduation from an ARC-PA accredited program and National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification following successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE) as conditions for initial PA licensure. Successful completion of the CSU PA Program affords our PA graduates the opportunity to sit for the PANCE.
Successfully passing the NCCPA PANCE exam meets all 50 state licensure requirements. Additional licensure information for each state may be found on the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) website:.
Students are responsible for investigating the specific requirements of the state in which they are planning to practice following graduation.
Master of Science in Clinical Counseling
MAY THE PROGRAM BE EARNED PRIMARILY ONLINE?Yes.
The MSCC program has synchronous/virtual attendance.The program of study prepares graduates to sit for professional counselor exams in clinical mental health counseling and leads to state licensure as professional counselors.
The MSCC program prepares students to sit for the National Counselor Exam and the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination. In SC, either exam is accepted for licensure; most other states also require one (or both) of these exams for licensure, which is specified within professional licensure requirements for each individual state. See for information about specific states for each exam.
The MSCC is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) – .
Provisional counseling licensure in SC, and most other states, takes at least 2 years to complete.
Master of Science in Nursing
MAY THE PROGRAM BE EARNED PRIMARILY ONLINE?
Yes. The MSN program is for those who are already licensed RNs. The program of study prepares graduates to sit for certification exams in nursing education and nursing leadership, but not additional licensure as an advanced practice nurse. Certification is not a requirement for completion of the MSN program.
MSN/Post-Master’s Certificate
The Master of Science/Post-Master’s Certificate nursing program at ߣѿƬ Southern University at the ߣѿƬ campus located in ߣѿƬ, South Carolina is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Master of Science/Post-Master’s Certificate nursing program isContinuing Accreditation.View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the .