Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Michigan Technological University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accredits degree-granting colleges and universities. 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

As an institutional accreditor, the HLC accredits the institution as a whole. Specific programs may additionally be professionally accredited, approved, or recognized by their respective agencies.

College of Computing

The following undergraduate engineering programs are accredited under the specific commission and criteria of ABET, as listed below:

• Computer Network and System Administration is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and no applicable Program Criteria.
• Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs.
• Electrical Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical/Electronics(s) Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.
• Software Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Software and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

College of Engineering

The following undergraduate engineering programs are accredited under the specific commission and criteria of ABET as listed below:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Engineering, General Engineering, Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• Biomedical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Bioengineering and Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• Chemical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• Electrical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• Environmental Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Environmental Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• Geological Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Geological and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• Geospatial Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Surveying and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• Materials Science and Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Materials, Metallurgical, Ceramics, and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• Mechanical Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.
• Mining Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mining and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• Robotics Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and no applicable Program Criteria.

College of Sciences and Arts

The following undergraduate programs in the College of Sciences and Arts are professionally accredited/approved.

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).

Nursing (BS)

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Michigan Technological University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education:
655 K Street NW
Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
202-887-6791

The Michigan State Board of Nursing Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs:
611 W. Ottawa Street
P.O. Box 30670
Lansing MI 48909
(517) 373-7484
approves the Michigan Technological University Nursing program.

Department of Chemistry

In Chemistry, the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree (which is available with several concentrations) is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS).

College of Business —AACSB International

The following bachelor's and master's 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

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

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:

• Bachelor of Science in Forestry
• Master of Forestry

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