by our College Data Analytics TeamWho vouches for UMass Boston? 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. The regional accreditor for UMass Boston is the New England Commission on Higher Education.
| Agency | Type of Accreditation | Program | Current Standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England Commission of Higher Education | Institutional (Regional) | N/A | Accredited |
| American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education | Specialized | Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) - Clinical training programs at the master’s, doctoral, and postgraduate levels | Accredited |
| American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation | Specialized | Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs | Accredited |
| American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation | Specialized | Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs | Accredited |
| American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation | Specialized | School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs | 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 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 |