Accreditation & Achievements | California State University Stanislaus
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Accreditation is the recognition that an institution maintains standards requisite for its graduates to gain admission to other reputable institutions of higher learning or to achieve credentials for professional practice. The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality.
A Reputation Built on Solid Performance
The Princeton Review consistently rates California State University, Stanislaus among the Best Colleges in the nation, a distinction awarded to only 15 percent of colleges and universities throughout the United States. The University is among the Top 100 colleges for bachelor’s degrees awarded to Hispanic students, and it is designated as a Hispanic-serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. The American Association of State Colleges and Universities recognized Stanislaus State as one of 12 public universities nationwide that demonstrate exceptional performance in improving retention and graduation rates.
Stanislaus State consistently receives high ratings from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). It is noted for small class sizes and a low percentage of student debt upon graduation.
Institutional Accreditation
Stanislaus State received its first full re-accreditations in 1999 and 2010 and
2019
from:
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100
Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: (510) 748-9001
Fax: (510) 748-9797
www.wscuc.org
Specialized Accreditation
The following programs are accredited by their specialty organizations:
College of the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Art - National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Music - National Association of Schools of Music
Public Administration - National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
Theatre - National Association of Schools of Theatre
College of Business Administration
Business Administration - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Intl.
College of Education, Kinesiology & Social Work
Education - California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Social Work - Council on Social Work Education
College of Science
Genetic Counseling - American Board of Genetic Counseling
Nursing - Board of Registered Nursing; Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Online Programs Quality Assurance
All online and hybrid programs are reviewed and approved through the
WASC Substantive Change
process. Faculty can access resources to introduce some aspects of the online teaching experience from the standpoint of practical advice for the pursuit of pedagogical goals by visiting the
Online Pedagogy
page.
Faculty teaching courses in online programs normally participate in quality assurance programs:
Quality Matters or Quality Online Learning and Teaching (QOLT)
Online Learning Consortium
(MBA in Business Administration)
Visit the Accreditation website
for more information
Updated: June 11, 2024
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About Stan State
Economic Impact
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Mission, Vision & Values
Accreditation & Achievements
Points of Pride
Community
University Leadership
Contact Information
Contact Information
(209) 667-3122
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YouTube
President
Accreditation is the recognition that an institution maintains standards requisite for its graduates to gain admission to other reputable institutions of higher learning or to achieve credentials for professional practice. The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality.
A Reputation Built on Solid Performance
The Princeton Review consistently rates California State University, Stanislaus among the Best Colleges in the nation, a distinction awarded to only 15 percent of colleges and universities throughout the United States. The University is among the Top 100 colleges for bachelor’s degrees awarded to Hispanic students, and it is designated as a Hispanic-serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. The American Association of State Colleges and Universities recognized Stanislaus State as one of 12 public universities nationwide that demonstrate exceptional performance in improving retention and graduation rates.
Stanislaus State consistently receives high ratings from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). It is noted for small class sizes and a low percentage of student debt upon graduation.
Institutional Accreditation
Stanislaus State received its first full re-accreditations in 1999 and 2010 and
2019
from:
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100
Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: (510) 748-9001
Fax: (510) 748-9797
www.wscuc.org
Specialized Accreditation
The following programs are accredited by their specialty organizations:
College of the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Art - National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Music - National Association of Schools of Music
Public Administration - National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
Theatre - National Association of Schools of Theatre
College of Business Administration
Business Administration - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Intl.
College of Education, Kinesiology & Social Work
Education - California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Social Work - Council on Social Work Education
College of Science
Genetic Counseling - American Board of Genetic Counseling
Nursing - Board of Registered Nursing; Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Online Programs Quality Assurance
All online and hybrid programs are reviewed and approved through the
WASC Substantive Change
process. Faculty can access resources to introduce some aspects of the online teaching experience from the standpoint of practical advice for the pursuit of pedagogical goals by visiting the
Online Pedagogy
page.
Faculty teaching courses in online programs normally participate in quality assurance programs:
Quality Matters or Quality Online Learning and Teaching (QOLT)
Online Learning Consortium
(MBA in Business Administration)
Visit the Accreditation website
for more information
Updated: June 11, 2024
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