Accreditation

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

Several programs have been accredited within the College of Computing.

Computer Network and System Administration

The computer network and system administration program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET.

College of Engineering

The following engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

• biomedical engineering
• chemical engineering
• civil engineering
• computer engineering
• construction management program
• electrical engineering
• engineering (interdisciplinary or special focus)
• environmental engineering
• geological engineering
• materials science and engineering
• mechanical engineering
• mechanical engineering technology
• surveying engineering program

College of Sciences and Arts

Several programs have been accredited within the College of Sciences and Arts.

Teacher Certification Programs

The Michigan Board of Education approves the teacher certification programs offered through our Cognitive and Learning Sciences department.

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

School of Business and Economics—AACSB International

The following bachelor and master degree programs in the School of Business and Economics are accredited by AACSB International - the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the premier business accrediting organization in the US.

Undergraduate Degrees

• accounting
• engineering management
• finance
• marketing
• management
• management information systems

Graduate Programs

• Tech MBA (Master of Business Administration)
• 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)

School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science

The Society of American Foresters accredits the following degree programs at Michigan Tech:

• Bachelor of Science in Forestry
• Master of Forestry

Society of American Foresters
10100 Laureate Way
Bethesda, MD 20814-2198
301-897-8720 (phone); 301-897-3690 (fax)

English Language Institute

The Intensive English as a Second Language (IESL) program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA).

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