Accreditations
Augusta State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4500, extension 4504) to award associate's, bachelor's, master's and specialist's degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or phone at 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of ASU.
The purpose of publishing the commission's contact information is to enable interested parties 1) to learn about the accreditation status, 2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the institution's review, or 3) to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. Normal inquiries about Augusta State, such as admission requirements, financial aid, etc., should be addressed directly to the institution and not to the commission.
Other accreditations include:
- All teacher education degree programs for elementary, special, secondary, and P-12 teacher, administrator, counselors, and supervisors are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and accredited by the National Council of Accreditation for Teacher Education (NCATE).
- The Counselor Education Programs have accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
- The Clinical/Counseling track of the Master of Science in Psychology degree program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council (MPAC). It should be noted that the American Psychological Association (APA) does not accredit masters' programs.
- The Hull College of Business has achieved accreditation from AACSB International�The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business for all of its programs.
- The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program received is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
- The music programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
- The art program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
- The Master of Public Administration degree program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration.
- The Bachelor of Social Work program is accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
Accreditation Schedule
All Programs:
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) 2011
College of Arts and Sciences:
Department of Art
Art Program
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) 2017-18
Department of Music
Music Program
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) 2015
Department of Nursing
ASN Nursing Program
Georgia Board of Nursing (GBN) 2010-11
BSN Nursing Program
Georgia Board of Nursing (GBN) 2010-11
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) 2011
Department of Political Science
MPA Program
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) 2014-15
Department of Psychology
MS Program
Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council (MPAC) 2015
Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work
Social Work Program
Council of Social Work Education 2010-11 First Full Self Study and Accreditation Visit
College of Business Administration:
Business Program
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business-International (AACSB-International) 2011-12
College of Education:
Education Program
Professional Standards Commission (PSC) Spring 2012
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Spring 2012
Counseling Program
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) 2014
