Accreditation and Approvals

• Columbus State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, nexus, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees. Columbus State University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Columbus State University 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 (www.sacscoc.org).
• The SACSCOC approved degree programs (PDF) are listed with affiliated CIP codes.
• The baccalaureate degree program in nursing is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at Columbus State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
• The Georgia Professional Standards Commission approves all Columbus State University educator preparation programs that lead to certification in teaching, school library media, counseling and educational leadership.
• The Master of Education in School Counseling and the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
• Columbus State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (or of NASAD).
• Columbus State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (or of NASM).
• Columbus State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).
• Columbus State University is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business to award bachelor's and master's degrees in business through the Turner College of Business and Technology.
• The B.S. in Chemistry, ACS-certified track is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS).
• The Georgia State Department of Veterans Service (State Approving Agency) has approved Columbus State University for the training of veterans and eligible dependents.
• Columbus State University’s Continuing Education has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
• SARA Approved Institution. Columbus State University has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of post-secondary distance education.