Specialized Program Accreditations

In addition to UMD's regional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission, numerous academic programs hold specialized accreditation. 


Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

The following engineering degree programs are accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics
  • Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

Accreditation in the Swenson College of Science and Engineering

Review and reaffirmation year: 2021-22 (next review: 2027-28)


Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business - International (AACSB)
  • Bachelor of Accounting
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
    • Business Analytics, Consumer Insights & Analytics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Markets Finance, Financial Planning, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Marketing & Graphic Design, Professional Sales, Risk Management & Insurance
  • Master of Business Administration

Accreditation in LSBE

Review and reaffirmation year: 2019-20 (next review: 2024-25)


Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
  • Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Accreditation in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Review and reaffirmation year: 2016-17 (next review: 2024-25)


Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 
  • Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences including the Strength and Conditioning add-on

Accreditation in Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences

Review and accreditation year: 2022-2023 (initially accredited November 2022; next review: 2027)


Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health

Accreditation in Public Health

Review and accreditation year: 2021-22 (initially accredited March 2019; next review: 2026-27)


Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Master of Social Work

Licensure in Social Work

Review and reaffirmation year: 2020-21 (next review: 2027-28)


Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) (formerly MN Board of Teaching)
  • Bachelor Degree Teacher Licensure Programs
    • Bachelor of Applied Arts in:
      • Teaching Communication Arts and Literature
      • Teaching French
      • Teaching German
      • Teaching Social Studies
      • Teaching Spanish
    • Bachelor of Applied Science in:
      • Health & Physical Education
      • Integrated Elementary and Special Education
      • Physical Education
      • Teaching Earth and Space Science
      • Teaching Life Science
      • Teaching Mathematics
      • Teaching Physical Science
    • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education
    • Bachelor of Music in Music Education
  • Developmental & Adapted Physical Education Minor

Licensure in Teacher Education

Review and reaffirmation year: 2023-2024 (next review: Fall 2029)


National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Art
  • Bachelor of Arts in Art History
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art

About Art & Design

Review and reaffirmation year: 2018-19 (next review: 2024-25)

The University of Minnesota Duluth is accredited by NASAD.


National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies 
  • Bachelor of Music in Music Education
  • Bachelor of Music in Performance
  • Bachelor of Music in Theory/Composition
  • Master of Music in Performance

About Music

Review and reaffirmation year: 2023 (next review: 2033)


North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)
  • Master of Environmental Education

Center for Environmental Education

Review and reaffirmation year: 2024 (next review: 2031)


View additional UMD academic programs with specialized designations