Accreditation and Authorization

Two programs in the Department of Chemistry are approved by the American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Training, a specialized scientific society founded in 1876 and recognized through an Act of the U.S. Congress in 1937.

American Chemical Society
1155 16th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC  20036
(202) 872-4589

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All business programs in The Franklin P. Perdue School of Business are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB-International is a specialized accrediting agency recognized by Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

AACSB-International
777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750
Tampa, FL  33602
(813) 769-6500

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Initial and advanced educator preparation programs in the Seidel School of Education are accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).

AAQEP
173 Milkweed Dr.
Lake Frederick, VA 22630

(301) 276-5106

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The Respiratory Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). CoARC, formerly a specialized arm of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), became a freestanding accreditor of respiratory care programs as of November 12, 2009.

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
1248 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021-4244
(817) 283-2835

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The programs in Exercise Science and Health and Human Performance accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The is a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences ( ) serves as an arm of the CAAHEP and reviews all programs seeking specialized accreditation status in Exercise Science.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL  33756
(727) 210-2350

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The programs in Athletic Training are accredited by the:

Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
26836 Austin Center Boulevard, Suite 250
Austin, TX 78731-3193
(512) 733-9700

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

The Public Health program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). CEPH is recognized by the United States Department of Education to accredit within the United States schools of public health and public health programs outside schools of public health, at the baccalaureate and graduate degree levels, including those offered via distance education.

Council on Education for Public Health
800 Street NW, Suite 4008
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 789-1050
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The programs in Social Work are accredited by the:

Council on Social Work Education
1701 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-8080

The CSWE is a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
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Salisbury University is accredited by the:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education
3624 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(267) 284-5000

The Commission on Higher Education is a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

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The program in Medical Laboratory Science is accredited by the:

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
(773) 714-8880

The NAACLS is a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
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The programs in Music are accredited by the:

National Association of Schools of Music
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
(703) 437-0700

The NASM is a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Salisbury University is a participating institution of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (). This allows Salisbury University to offer distance education programs and courses to residents of other NC-SARA states.

Students who reside in an NC- SARA state while taking ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõdistance education programs and courses have the right to file complaints. Salisbury University ensures that all concerns and complaints of students are addressed fairly and are resolved promptly. Student complaints relating to consumer protection laws offered under the terms and conditions of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (), must first be filed with the institution to seek resolution.

To start the complaint process, students must follow the Student Grievance Policy.

If a student believes the complaint has not been resolved appropriately by Salisbury University, then a complaint to the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) should be filed following .