by our College Data Analytics TeamWho vouches for JMU? Here is what we found about this school's accreditations.
Regional accreditation matters. Going to a regionally accredited school is important if you might transfer credits elsewhere or plan to pursue a post-graduate program. JMU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
| Agency | Type of Accreditation | Program | Current Standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges | Institutional (Regional) | N/A | Accredited |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics | Specialized | Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Withdrawn |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics | Specialized | Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Withdrawn |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics | Internship/Residency | Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship | Accredited |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics | Specialized | Didactic Program in Dietetics | Accredited |
| American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education | Specialized | Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master’s Degree | Accredited |
| American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation | Internship/Residency | Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs | Accredited |
| American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation | Specialized | Professional/Scientific Psychology (PSPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs | Accredited |
| American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology | Specialized | Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs | Accredited |
| American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology | Specialized | Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs | Accredited |
| American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology | Specialized | Clinical doctoral program in Audiology | Accredited |
| Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | Specialized | Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels | Accredited |
| Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | Specialized | Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels | Accredited |
| Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | Specialized | Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels | Accredited |
| National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation | Specialized | Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs | Accredited |
| National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation | Specialized | Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs | Accredited |
| National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation | Specialized | Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs | Accredited |
| National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation | Specialized | Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs | Accredited |
| National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education | Specialized | Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools | Accredited |