by our College Data Analytics TeamWho vouches for SMU? 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. SMU 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 |
| American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar | Specialized | Law (LAW) - Professional schools | Accredited |
| American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation | Specialized | Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs | Accredited |
| Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools | Specialized | Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology | 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 |