Marywood University
Accreditations & Approvals

A print copy of the documents describing the institution’s accreditation status and state of Pennsylvania licensing can be requested at institutionalresearch@marywood.edu.

Institutional

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Reaffirmed March 2, 2017

Next Self-Study Evaluation 2025 - 2026

Marywood University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Marywood’s accreditation status is Reaffirmed. 

The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on January 3, 2023 was to acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the written arrangement with Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport to serve as a third-party provider offering 67% of the Master of Business Administration program within the institution’s scope of accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.

1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801 | (267) 284-5000

Statement of Accreditation Status

The Pennsylvania Department of Education: Post Secondary and Higher Education

The Pennsylvania Department of Education exercises limited jurisdiction over colleges, universities and seminaries. Each institution must be authorized to operate by the Secretary of Education.

Forum Building, 607 South Drive, Harrisburg, Pa 17120

Authority to operate in the state of Pennsylvania

Professional

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

Business and Managerial Science Programs granting the B.B.A. Degrees at the Undergraduate Level and the M.B.A. and M.S. in Management Information System Degrees at the Graduate Level are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213 | (913) 339-9356

Last accreditation review: 2019
Term of accreditation: 10 years
Next accreditation review: 2029

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics

The Didactic Program, Internship Program, and Distance Internship Programs in the Nutrition and Dietetics department are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995 | (800) 877-1600

Didactic Program in Dietetics:
Date of Initial Accreditation: 12/1/1979
Accreditation Term Ends: 6/30/2028
Closure Pending: 5/31/2027
Degree Granted: BS

Dietetic Internship:
Accreditation Status: Accredited
Date of Initial Accreditation: 4/1/1990
Accreditation Term Ends: 6/30/2028
Degree Granted: MS

Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant

The Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant.

3325 Paddocks Parkway, Suite 345, Suwanee, Georgia 30024 | (770) 476-1224

Last accreditation review: 2016
Term of accreditation: 10 years
Next accreditation review: 2026

Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

The Marywood University Graduate Art Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep.org) upon the recommendation of The Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

25400 US Hwy 19N, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL. 33763 | (727) 210-2350 

Initial accreditation: 2021
Term of accreditation: 8 years
Next accreditation review: 2029

American Psychological Association (APA)

The Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) program in Clinical Psychology is accredited as a doctoral program in clinical psychology by the American Psychological Association (APA).

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 | (202) 336-6123 or (800) 374-2721

Last accreditation review: 2024
Term of accreditation: 10 years
Next accreditation review: 2034

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Marywood University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791 | (202) 887-6791

Last accreditation review: 2019
Term of accreditation: 10 years
Next accreditation review: 2029

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs

Counseling Programs in Elementary Counseling, Secondary School Counseling, and Mental Health Counseling  are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.

1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314 | (703) 535-5990

Last accreditation review: 2017
Term of accreditation: 8 years
Next accreditation review: 2025

Council on Academic Accreditation

The Master of Science (M.S.) residential education program in Speech-Language Pathology at Marywood University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American 

Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

Last accreditation review: 2022
Term of accreditation: 8 years
Next accreditation review: 2030

Council on Social Work Education

The Master's and Baccalaureate of Social Work degree programs in the School of Social Work are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

1701 Duke Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314-3457 | (703) 683-8080

Last accreditation review: 2024
Term of accreditation: 8 years
Next accreditation review: 2032

American Music Therapy Association

Marywood University’s Music Therapy Program is approved by the American Music Therapy Association. 

10125 Colesville Road, #136, Silver Spring, MD 20901 | (301) 589-3300

National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)

The Bachelor of Architecture (B.ARCH.) degree program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board.

1101 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20036 | (202) 783-2007

Last accreditation review: 2020
Term of accreditation: 8
Next accreditation review: 2028

National Association of Schools of Art and Design

Marywood University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248 | (703) 437-0700

Last accreditation review: 2018
Term of accreditation: 10 years
Next accreditation review: 2028

National Association of Schools of Music

Marywood University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

1029 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005 | (202) 628.8965

Last accreditation review: 2023
Term of accreditation: 10 years
Next accreditation review: 2033

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care

The Respiratory Therapy Program was awarded initial provisional accreditation in March 2020 by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

264 Precision Blvd. Telford, TN 37690

Initial accreditation: 2020
Next accreditation review: 2026

Pennsylvania Department of Education: State Board of Higher Education

Marywood University’s education unit is proud to be recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The approval process establishes rigorous standards for program quality and professional educator competency and holds

Forum Building, 607 South Drive, Harrisburg, Pa 17120

Licensing & Certification State Board
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Approvals

The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) provides a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education.  Member states agree to follow uniform processes for approving their eligible institutions' participation. Pennsylvania joined SARA in January 2017.

SARA is an agreement among member states, districts, and territories that establishes comparable standards for interstate offering of post-secondary distance education.

Marywood University is a SARA-participating institution, enabling the University to engage in all activities covered by SARA in states that are members of SARA without having to obtain approval from each state individually.  This agreement includes activities such as internships, clinical or field work that occur in other SARA states for students enrolled in the university’s distance education or campus-based academic programs.

SARA's policies help protect students and provide benefits to member states and institutions carrying out distance education in multiple states. Marywood University is a SARA-participating institution, enabling the university to operate in all other SARA states without having to obtain approval from each state individually. This agreement includes on-ground activities such as internships, clinical or field work experiences that occur in other SARA states for students enrolled in Marywood’s distance education or campus-based academic programs.

Marywood University adheres to all SARA guidelines and policies relating to student complaints. Please refer to the Student Handbook for the University grievance procedure. If a complaint cannot be resolved using the University grievance procedure, a student can contact the Home State SARA Portal Entity.       

SARA does not deal with professional licensing board approval for programs leading to state licensing in fields such as nursing, teacher education, psychology, etc. SARA membership does not include reciprocity for licensure or certification issues with other states.

Marywood University’s licensure programs meet Pennsylvania licensure and certification requirements. Licensure requirements vary from state to state and completion of these requirements in Pennsylvania does not guarantee compatibility with other state licensure certifications.