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The University of Tennessee is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission as a postsecondary institution of higher education (https://www.tn.gov/thec.html). Authorization is renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Specific information regarding the professional accreditation of programs offered at UTHSC is provided in each of the college sections of this bulletin. A summary of professional accreditation status and agencies is provided below.
UTHSC Professional Program Accreditation Information
| Program |
Agency |
Last Reviewed |
Next Scheduled Review |
| College of Dentistry |
| Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH) |
Commission on Dental Accreditation |
2017 |
2025 |
| Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) |
Commission on Dental Accreditation |
2017 |
2025 |
| College of Health Professions |
| Doctor of Audiology (AuD) and Speech Pathology |
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology |
2022 |
2030 |
| Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MSSLP) |
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology |
2022 |
2030 |
| Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (BSMLS) including MSCLS |
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences |
2015 |
2024 |
| Master of Cytopathology (MCP) (Cytotechnology) |
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs |
2019 |
2026 |
| Master of Cytopathology (MCP) (Histotechnology) |
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences |
2017 |
2027 |
| Health Informatics and Information Management (MHIIM) |
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education |
2017 |
2023 |
| Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) |
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education |
2014 |
2023 |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) |
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education |
2013 |
2024 |
| College of Medicine |
| Doctor of Medicine (MD) |
Liaison Committee on Medical Education |
2021 |
2023 |
| Master of Medical Science-Physician Assistant (MMS-PA) |
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant |
2018 |
2027 |
| College of Nursing* |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) |
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education |
2019 |
2029 |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) |
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education |
2014 |
2024 |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-CRNA) |
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs |
2019 |
2029 |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Midwifery (DNP-NMW) |
Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education |
2021 |
2025 |
| College of Pharmacy |
| Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) |
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education |
2022 |
2030 |
*The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree Programs in the UTHSC College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791, http://www.ccneaccreditation.org. The BSN and DNP programs are approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, 227 French Landing, Suite 300, Heritage Place Metro Center, Nashville, Tennessee 37243, (800) 778-4123. The UTHSC College of Nursing is currently pursuing accreditation for all APRN Certificate Programs.
*The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing Post-BSN DNP Nurse Anesthesiology Concentration is accredited by Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, 10275 W. Higgins Road, Suite 906, Rosemont, IL, 60018-5603, phone: 224.275.9130, http://coacrna.org, through Fall of 2029.
*The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing Doctor of Nurse Practice Nurse Midwifery (DNP NMW) concentration is preaccredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, 2000 Duke St., Alexandria, VA, 22314, 703-835-4565, ACME, for four years (February 2021-February 2025).
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