Institutional Accreditation

Louisiana State Board of Nursing Approval

All undergraduate and graduate nursing education degree programs offered at Northwestern State University of Louisiana have full approval of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.

Associate of Science in Nursing – ACEN Accreditation

The Associate of Science in Nursing program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana located in Shreveport, Louisiana and offered at the Natchitoches, Alexandria, and Leesville instructional sites, 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 Associate of Science in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by ACEN regarding this program at: https://www.acenursing.org.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Post-Graduate APRN Certificate, and Doctor of Nursing Practice – CCNE Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Nurse Anesthesia Program – COA Accreditation

The Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Nurse Anesthesia Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), 10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906, Rosemont, IL 60018-5603; (224) 275-9130; https://coacrna.org. The program’s next review by the COA is scheduled for October 2026.

The baccalaureate degree in Biology with concentration in Veterinary Technology is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

The baccalaureate degree in Industrial Engineering Technology and baccalaureate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Radiography – JRCERT Accreditation

The Radiography program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accredited by the:

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850

Chicago, IL 60606-3182

(312) 704-5300

Email: mail@jrcert.org

The program’s current award is eight (8) years. The current accreditation award letter and additional accreditation information are available at:

https://www.jrcert.org/programs/northwestern-state-university/

Diagnostic Medical Sonography – CAAHEP Accreditation

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 – 113th St. North, #7709
Seminole, Florida 33775
727-210-2350

The baccalaureate degree in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

The associate degree in veterinary technology is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

The baccalaureate degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, and Computer Information Systems are accredited by the Association for Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSBI).

Both the baccalaureate and master’s degrees in Art are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The baccalaureate and master’s degrees in Music are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The baccalaureate degree in Theatre is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). The baccalaureate degree in Music Education is accredited by both the NASM, as well as the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

The baccalaureate, master, and specialist programs for initial and advanced certifications in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle School Education, Secondary Education, Health & Physical Education, Music Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, Educational Technology Leadership, and Special Education are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The MA in Counseling is accredited through the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

All other degree programs, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, are not required to seek program accreditation. These programs participate in an internal self-study to ensure academic rigor, student success, and viability.