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The University of Houston-Clear Lake is accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters,
and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Houston-Clear
Lake may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404)
679-4500, or by using information available on
SACSCOC's website
.
College of Business Accreditations
The College of Business at the University of Houston-Clear Lake holds both business
and separate accounting accreditation with The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business (AACSB) International. Recognition by AACSB symbolizes the commitment
to continuous improvement of educational quality, regional engagement with business
partners, and the effectiveness of our societal impact. AACSB holds its member institutions
to standards of excellence as interpreted by peer review teams, accreditation committees,
and Board of Directors. Fewer than 1 percent of the business schools in the world,
and only one other public university in the Houston region, have earned both business
and separate accounting accreditation.
College of Education Accreditations
The College of Education is accredited by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification
(SBEC).
We've earned national recognition for accomplishment and innovation, including the
Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Education.
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP),
a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
(CHEA), has granted accreditation to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.S.)
program in the Department of Counseling, Special Education, and Diversity, College
of Education at University of Houston-Clear Lake.
NAEYC Higher Education Program Early Childhood Seal The B.S. in Early Childhood Care
and Education and the Interdisciplinary Studies B.A.S. with a major in Early Childhood
Education – Educator of Young Children degrees at the University of Houston-Clear
Lake are accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher
Education Programs of the
National Association for the Education of Young Children
. The current accreditation term runs from July 2022 through July 2029.
College of Human Sciences and Humanities Accreditations
The Human Factors Certificate and the Human Factors concentration in the M.S. Psychology
program are both accredited by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
The National Strength and Conditioning Association has recognized the Kinesiology
curriculum as preparing students for successful entrance into the career field.
The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
Fax: 404-975-5020
Email:
info@acenursing.org
Web:
www.acenursing.org
The
School Psychology program
is approved by and has received National Recognition from the National Association
of School Psychologists.
The PsyD in Health Service Psychology was fully accredited by the American Psychology
Association in August 2023. Questions related to the program's accreditation status
should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation: Office of Program Consultation
and Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 1st Street NE, Washington,
DC 20002; Phone: 202-336-5979; Fax: 404-679-4558; apaaccred@apa.org; www.apa.org/ed/accreditation
The Bachelor of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
The Behavior Analysis master's program is accredited by the Association for Behavior
Analysis International Accreditation Board.
College of Science and Engineering Accreditations
The Computer Engineering BS program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of ABET,
https://www.abet.org
, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer,
Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Mechanical Engineering BS program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of ABET,
https://www.abet.org
, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering.
The Computer Science BS program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission
of ABET,
https://www.abet.org
, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science.
The Computer Information Systems BS program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation
Commission of ABET,
https://www.abet.org
, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Information Systems
and Similarly Named Computing Programs.
The Occupational Safety and Health - Safety (B.S.) program is accredited by the Applied
and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET,
https://www.abet.org
, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Safety and Similarly
Named Programs.
The Occupational Safety and Health - Industrial Hygiene (B.S.) program is accredited
by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET,
https://www.abet.org
, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Industrial Hygiene
and Similarly Named Programs.
The Chemistry B.S. Program completed evaluation, assessment and re-accreditation by
the American Chemical Society (ACS) in 2009, 2014, and 2021, and is on the
ACS's list of approved Chemistry Programs
nationwide.
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Leadership
Administrative Offices
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Facilities
Food Services
Finance
General Support Services
Institutional Research
Planning and Assessment
Planning and Budget
Procurement and Contracts
Shared Governance
Sponsored Programs
Travel
Accreditations
Professional Certifications and Licensure Disclosures
Vision, Mission, Values
Strategic Plan
Our Journey
Strategic Objectives
Facts and Statistics
History
NASA Connections
The University of Houston-Clear Lake is accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters,
and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Houston-Clear
Lake may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404)
679-4500, or by using information available on
SACSCOC's website
.
College of Business Accreditations
The College of Business at the University of Houston-Clear Lake holds both business
and separate accounting accreditation with The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business (AACSB) International. Recognition by AACSB symbolizes the commitment
to continuous improvement of educational quality, regional engagement with business
partners, and the effectiveness of our societal impact. AACSB holds its member institutions
to standards of excellence as interpreted by peer review teams, accreditation committees,
and Board of Directors. Fewer than 1 percent of the business schools in the world,
and only one other public university in the Houston region, have earned both business
and separate accounting accreditation.
College of Education Accreditations
The College of Education is accredited by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification
(SBEC).
We've earned national recognition for accomplishment and innovation, including the
Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Education.
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP),
a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
(CHEA), has granted accreditation to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.S.)
program in the Department of Counseling, Special Education, and Diversity, College
of Education at University of Houston-Clear Lake.
NAEYC Higher Education Program Early Childhood Seal The B.S. in Early Childhood Care
and Education and the Interdisciplinary Studies B.A.S. with a major in Early Childhood
Education – Educator of Young Children degrees at the University of Houston-Clear
Lake are accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher
Education Programs of the
National Association for the Education of Young Children
. The current accreditation term runs from July 2022 through July 2029.
College of Human Sciences and Humanities Accreditations
The Human Factors Certificate and the Human Factors concentration in the M.S. Psychology
program are both accredited by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
The National Strength and Conditioning Association has recognized the Kinesiology
curriculum as preparing students for successful entrance into the career field.
The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
Fax: 404-975-5020
Email:
info@acenursing.org
Web:
www.acenursing.org
The
School Psychology program
is approved by and has received National Recognition from the National Association
of School Psychologists.
The PsyD in Health Service Psychology was fully accredited by the American Psychology
Association in August 2023. Questions related to the program's accreditation status
should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation: Office of Program Consultation
and Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 1st Street NE, Washington,
DC 20002; Phone: 202-336-5979; Fax: 404-679-4558; apaaccred@apa.org; www.apa.org/ed/accreditation
The Bachelor of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
The Behavior Analysis master's program is accredited by the Association for Behavior
Analysis International Accreditation Board.
College of Science and Engineering Accreditations
The Computer Engineering BS program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of ABET,
https://www.abet.org
, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer,
Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Mechanical Engineering BS program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of ABET,
https://www.abet.org
, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering.
The Computer Science BS program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission
of ABET,
https://www.abet.org
, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science.
The Computer Information Systems BS program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation
Commission of ABET,
https://www.abet.org
, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Information Systems
and Similarly Named Computing Programs.
The Occupational Safety and Health - Safety (B.S.) program is accredited by the Applied
and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET,
https://www.abet.org
, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Safety and Similarly
Named Programs.
The Occupational Safety and Health - Industrial Hygiene (B.S.) program is accredited
by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET,
https://www.abet.org
, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Industrial Hygiene
and Similarly Named Programs.
The Chemistry B.S. Program completed evaluation, assessment and re-accreditation by
the American Chemical Society (ACS) in 2009, 2014, and 2021, and is on the
ACS's list of approved Chemistry Programs
nationwide.
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