Specialized & Professional Accreditation

Professional degree programs at FIU are accredited or approved by the appropriate professional associations, or are pursuing full professional accreditation or approval. To obtain information about the Specialized Accreditation agencies, their criteria and review process, contact the Chairperson/Director of the respective degree program (Search FIU Phonebook).

Specialized & Professional Accreditation

Accrediting Agency

Program

Year Last Self-Study Submitted

Accreditation Status; Year Conferred

Year of Next Scheduled Comprehensive Review

College of Arts, Sciences, and Education

American Chemical Society

BS in Chemistry

2018

Full Approval; 2019

2025

*American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation

PhD in Psychology

2019

Accredited; 2020

2030

*American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation

Doctoral Internship in Psychology

2016

Accredited; 2017

2027

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs

MS in Counselor Education [track: Clinical Mental Health Counseling]

2019

Accredited; 2024

2030

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs

MS in Counselor Education [track: School Counseling]

2019

Accredited; 2024

2030

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs

MS in Counselor Education [track: Rehabilitation Counseling]

2024

Accredited; 2017-present (next decision expected 2024-2025)

2024

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation  

BA in Chemistry [major: Chemistry Education]

2017

Accredited; 2018

2025

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation  

BA in Earth Sciences [major: Education]

2017

Accredited; 2018

2025

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation  

BA in English Education

2017

Accredited; 2018

2025

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation  

BA in Mathematics [major: Mathematics Education]

2017

Accredited; 2018

2025

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation  

BA in Physics [major: Physics Education]

2017

Accredited; 2018

2025

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation  

BS in Biological Sciences [major: Biology Education]

2017

Accredited; 2018

2025

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation  

BS in Early Childhood Education [major: ESOL and Reading Endorsement]

2017

Accredited; 2018

2025

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation  

BS in Elementary Education [major: ESOL and Reading Endorsement]

2017

Accredited; 2018

2025

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation  

BS in Exceptional Student Education [major: ESOL and Reading Endorsement]

2017

Accredited; 2018

2025

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation  

BS in Physical Education [track: K-12]

2017

Accredited; 2018

2025

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation  

BS in Physics [major: Physics Education]

2017

Accredited; 2018

2025

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation  

EdS in School Psychology

2017

Accredited; 2021

2025

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation  

MS in Educational Leadership

2017

Accredited; 2021

2025

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation  

MS in Reading/Literacy Education

2017

Accredited; 2021

2025

Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission 

BS in Biological Sciences [certificate: Forensic Science]

2019

Accredited; 2020

2025

Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission 

BS in Chemistry [certificate: Forensic Science]

2019

Accredited; 2020

2025

Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission 

MS in Forensic Science

2018

Accredited; 2020

2025

National Association of School Psychologists

EdS in School Psychology

2021

Full Approval; 2022

2028

College of Business

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business 

College of Business [all programs]

2023

Accredited; 2023

2028

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

School of Accounting [all programs]

2023

Accredited; 2023

2028

Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management 

MS in Health Informatics and Analytics

2018

Initial Accreditation; 2018

2028

Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management 

MBA [track: Healthcare Policy and Management (fully online)]

2023

Accredited; 2023 

2030

Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management

MBA [track: Healthcare Policy and Management (residential)]

2023

Accredited; 2023 

2030

College of Communication, Architecture, and the Arts

Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications 

BS in Digital Communications and Media

2021

Accredited; 2022

2027

Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications 

BS in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communications

2021

Accredited; 2022

2027

Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications 

MS in Mass Communication [major: Global Strategic Communications]

2021

Accredited; 2022

2027

Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications 

MS in Mass Communication [major: Spanish-Language Journalism]

2021

Accredited; 2022

2027

Council for Interior Design Accreditation

Master of Interior Architecture [degree paths: 2-Year Professional; 3-Year Professional]

2019

Accredited; 2019

2025

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation  

Bachelor of Music [major: Music Education]

2017

Accredited; 2018

2025

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation  

BS in Art Education [major: Grades K-12]

2017

Accredited; 2018

2025

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation  

Master of Arts in Teaching in Art Education [major: K-12]

2017

Accredited; 2018

2025

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation  

Master of Science in Music Education [major: Certification]

2017

Accredited; 2018

2025

Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board 

Master of Landscape Architecture [degree paths: 2-Year Professional; 3-Year Professional]

2024

 

Accredited; 2020-present (next decision expected 2024-2025)

2024

National Architectural Accrediting Board 

Master in Architecture [degree paths: 2-Year Professional, 3-Year Professional]

2016

Accredited; 2017

2025

*National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation

BA in Art

2017

Accredited; 2019

2026

*National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation

BA in Art History

2017

Accredited; 2019

2026

*National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation

BFA in Art

2017

Accredited; 2019

2026

*National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation

BFA in Digital Arts

2017

Accredited; 2019

2026

*National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation

BS in Art Education

2017

Accredited; 2019

2026

*National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation

Master of Interior Architecture

2017

Accredited; 2019

2026

*National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation

MS in Art Teacher Education

2017

Accredited; 2019

2026

*National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation

Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies

2017

Accredited; 2019

2026

*National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation

BA in Music

2020

Accredited; 2022

2031

*National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation

Bachelor of Music

2020

Accredited; 2022

2031

*National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation

Master of Music

2020

Accredited; 2022

2031

*National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation

MS in Music Teacher Education

2020

Accredited; 2022

2031

*National Association of Schools of Theatre Commission on Accreditation 

BA in Theatre

2024

Accredited; 2017-present (next decision expected 2024-2025)

2024

*National Association of Schools of Theatre Commission on Accreditation

BFA in Theatre

2024

Accredited; 2017-present (next decision expected 2024-2025)

2024

College of Engineering and Computing

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Computing Accreditation Commission 

BS in Computer Science

2022

Accredited; 2023

2028

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Computing Accreditation Commission 

BS in Cybersecurity

2022

Accredited; 2023

2028

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Computing Accreditation Commission 

BS in Information Technology

2022

Accredited; 2023

2028

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Engineering Accreditation Commission 

BS in Biomedical Engineering

2022

Accredited; 2023

2028

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Engineering Accreditation Commission 

BS in Civil Engineering

2022

Accredited; 2023

2028

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Engineering Accreditation Commission 

BS in Computer Engineering

2022

Accredited; 2023

2028

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Engineering Accreditation Commission 

BS in Electrical Engineering

2022

Accredited; 2023

2028

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Engineering Accreditation Commission 

BS in Environmental Engineering

2022

Accredited; 2023

2028

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Engineering Accreditation Commission 

BS in Interdisciplinary Engineering

2022

Accredited; 2023

2028

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Engineering Accreditation Commission 

BS in Mechanical Engineering

2022

Accredited; 2023

2028

American Council for Construction Education

BS in Construction Management

2019

Accredited; 2020

2025

College of Law

*American Bar Association 

Juris Doctor

2017

Approved; 2018

2027

Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education 

Internal Medicine Residency

2030

Continued Accreditation; 2034

2033

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education 

Sponsoring Institution

2022

Continued Accreditation; 2024

2033

Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant 

Master in Physician Assistant Studies

2022

Accreditation–Continued; 2023

2029

*Liaison Committee on Medical Education

Doctor of Medicine

2017

Accredited; 2018

2025

Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences

*American Occupational Therapy Association Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

2017

Accredited; 2019

2028

*American Physical Therapy Association Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education 

Doctor of Physical Therapy

2014

Accredited; 2015

2024

*American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology 

MS in Speech Language Pathology

2024

Accredited; 2017-present (next decision expected 2024-2025)

2024

Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education 

MS in Athletic Training

2022

Accredited; 2022

2032

Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Master of Health Services Administration [option: fully online]2024Candidacy (2019-present; next decision expected 2024-2025)
 Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management 

Master of Health Services Administration [option: hybrid]

2024

Candidacy (2019-present; next decision expected 2024-2025)

 2024

*Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education BS in Nursing2022Accredited; 20222032

*Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education 

MS in Nursing

2022

Accredited; 2022

2032

*Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education 

Post-graduate APRN certificate

2022

Accredited; 2022

2032

*Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education 

Doctor of Nursing Practice

2018

Accredited; 2019

2028

*Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs 

Doctor of Nursing Practice [track: Nurse Anesthesia]

2022

Accredited; 2023

2033

Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work

*Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics 

BS in Dietetics and Nutrition [didactic program]

2024

Accredited; 2017-present (next decision expected 2024-2025)

2024

*Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics

Dietetics Internship

2018

Accredited; 2020

2027

*Council on Education for Public Health 

Master of Public Health

2019

Accredited; 2020

2026

*Council on Education for Public Health

PhD in Public Health

2019

Accredited; 2020

2026

Council on Social Work Education 

BS in Social Work

2024

Accredited; 2016-present (next decision expected 2024-2025)

2024

Council on Social Work Education 

Master of Social Work

2024

Accredited; 2016-present (next decision expected 2024-2025)

2024

Steven J. Green School of International and Political Affairs

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation 

BA in Political Science [major: Social Studies Education]

2017

Accredited; 2018

2025

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

BA in History [major: Social Studies Education]

2017

Accredited; 2018

2025

Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation

Master of Public Administration

2024

Accredited; 2019- present (next decision expected 2023-2025)

2024

*U.S. Department of Education–recognized accrediting agency