Specialized Accreditation
Seattle University is accredited by the Northwest
Commission on Colleges and Universities. Some schools, colleges, and programs undergo review by external bodies to receive accreditation. This information, along with endorsements from external organizations, is also published in the official catalogs of the university. The
following academic and professional bodies accredit specific programs within
the university; they are recognized by either the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the United States Department of Education (USDE) or in some cases both (see individual college, school or program websites for more
information):
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
Council on Social Work Education
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering)
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Association of Theological Schools
American Bar Association
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education