by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering who recognizes UMKC? Take a look at the accreditations we found for this school.
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. UMKC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
| Agency | Type of Accreditation | Program | Current Standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Learning Commission | Institutional (Regional) | N/A | Accredited |
| Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education | Specialized | Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs | Accredited |
| American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar | Specialized | Law (LAW) - Professional schools | Accredited |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Specialized | Dental Hygiene (DH) | Accredited |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Internship/Residency | Predoctoral | Accredited |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Internship/Residency | Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency) | Accredited |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Specialized | Endodontics | Accredited |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Specialized | Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (OMR) | Accredited |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Specialized | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) | Accredited |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Specialized | Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | Accredited |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Specialized | Pediatric Dentistry | Withdrawn |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Specialized | Periodontics | 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 | Internship/Residency | Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship 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 |
| Commission on English Language Program Accreditation | Specialized | English Language | Accredited |
| Liaison Committee on Medical Education | Specialized | Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree | Accredited |
| Missouri State Board of Nursing | Specialized | Baccalaureate Degree Nursing 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 |