Accreditation

California State University, Sacramento is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and for teacher education by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing; the University is also a member of the National Council of Graduate Schools and the Western Association of Graduate Schools, and is on the list of approved colleges by the American Association of University Women.

Notice to Students RE: Professional Licensure and Certification

California State University programs for professions that require licensure or certification are intended to prepare the student for California licensure and certification requirements. Admission into programs for professions that require licensure and certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Licensure and certification requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the California State University and licensure and certification requirements can change at any time.

The California State University has not determined whether its programs meet other states’ educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. Students planning to pursue licensure or certification in other states are responsible for determining whether, if they complete a California State University program, they will meet their state’s requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C).

The California State University has not determined whether its programs meet other states’ educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. Students enrolled in a California State University program who are planning to pursue licensure or certification in other states are responsible for determining whether they will meet their state’s requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C).

The following is a list of individually accredited programs:

Program Degree Accreditation
College of Arts and Letters
Art BA. MA National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Art History BA National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Design Studies BA National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Graphic Design BFA National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Interior Architecture BFA National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Music BA, BM, MM National Association of Schools of Music
Photography BFA National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Studio Art BFA, MFA National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Theatre BA National Association of Schools of Theatre Arts
College of Business
Accountancy MS Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Business BS, MBA Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Business Analytics MS Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Finance MS Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
College of Education
Counseling MS Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
School Psychology MA, EdS National Association of School Psychologists
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Civil Engineering BS Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
Computer Engineering BS Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
Computer Science BS Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
Construction Management BS American Council for Construction Education
Electrical and Electronic Engineering BS Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
Mechanical Engineering BS Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
College of Health and Human Services
Audiology AUD Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education
Audiology AUD Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Communication Science and Disorders MS American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Nursing BSN, MSN Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and CA Board of Registered Nursing
Physical Therapy DPT Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Recreation Administration BS Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions
Recreation Therapy BS Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions
Social Work BA, MSW Council of Social Work Education
College of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
Nutrition and Food BA (Didactic Program in Dietetics & Dietetic Internship) Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics