Higher Learning Commission Open Pathway
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is a regional accreditation agency that accredits degree-granting colleges and universities that are based in a 19-state region of the United States. The HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region. Our Statement of Affiliation Status with HLC is available to view online.
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
800-621-7440
In addition to the general accreditation, specific programs have been accredited, approved, or recognized by their respective agencies.
College of Computing
The following undergraduate programs have been accredited by ABET, www.abet.org through one of their accreditation commissions.
- computer network and system administration (CAC)
- computer science (CAC)
- electrical engineering technology (ETAC)
- software engineering (EAC)
College of Engineering
The following undergraduate engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
- biomedical engineering
- chemical engineering
- civil engineering
- computer engineering
- electrical engineering
- engineering
- environmental engineering
- geological engineering
- materials science and engineering
- mechanical engineering
- mining engineering
- surveying engineering program
The Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
College of Sciences and Arts
Several programs have been accredited within the College of Sciences and Arts.
Medical Laboratory Science (BS)
In Biological Sciences, the Medical Laboratory Science 4+1 Program is accredited by the following agency:
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
Phone: 773-714-8880
www.naacls.org
The fourth-year instruction in the Medical Laboratory Science 3+1 option is carried out in hospitals accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
Department of Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry offers an American Chemical Society (ACS) certified Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
Students pursuing the Chemistry BS degree may also choose an enhanced concentration in one of the following areas:
- environmental chemistry
- chemical physics
- biochemistry
- polymer chemistry
College of Business —AACSB International
The following bachelor and master degree programs in the College of Business are accredited by AACSB International - the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the premier business accrediting organization in the US.
Undergraduate Degrees
Graduate Programs
- Tech MBA (Master of Business Administration)
- Master of Engineering Management
- Master of Science in Accounting
AACSB International
777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750
Tampa, FL 33602-5730 USA
813-769-6500; 813-769-6559 (fax)
College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
The Society of American Foresters accredits the following degree programs at Michigan Tech:
Society of American Foresters
2121 K Street, NW, Suite 315
Washington, DC 20037
Main: 301-897-8720
Toll Free: 866-897-8720
Fax: 301-897-3690
Interdisciplinary
Construction Management
The construction management program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).
American Council for Construction Education (ACCE)
825 West Bitters Road Suite 103
San Antonio, TX 78216