Accreditation and Certification
Accreditation, Registration and Certification
This information is also available on the Saint Mary’s website at www.smumn.edu/about/accreditation-saint-marys-university-of-minnesota
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
800-621-7440 / 312-263-0456
www.hlcommission.org
State registration and approval
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §136A.61 to §136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. www.ohe.state.mn.us
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has been approved to provide education to Wisconsin residents as a private postsecondary school, subject to the provisions of Wisconsin Statute §440.52, and all administrative rules adopted pursuant to statutes. Approval includes only those programs and those locations specifically approved by the State of Wisconsin Educational Approval Program (EAP). 4225 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI 53705; 608-266-1996; https://dspseap.wi.gov/
NC-SARA
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota 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 postsecondary distance education. 3005 Center Green Drive, Suite 130, Boulder, CO 80301; 720-680-1600, info@nc-sara.org; www.nc-sara.org
Specialized accreditations, certifications, and approvals
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The School of Business and Technology at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has received specialized accreditation for its bachelor of arts business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road, Suite 300, Overland Park, KS 66213; 913-631-3009. www.iacbe.org For a listing of Saint Mary’s accredited programs, visit https://iacbe.org/memberpdf/SaintMarysUniversityofMinnesota.pdf
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The Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry is accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB); 6120 Executive Blvd., Suite 400, Rockville, MD 20852; 240-283-6600; www.asbmb.org.
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The Chemistry Department is approved by the Committee on Professional Training (CPT) of the American Chemical Society (ACS); ACS Approval Program Office, American Chemical Society, 1155 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Phone (202) 872-4589; www.acs.org
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Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s Peace Officer Education Program (B.A. in Criminal Justice; Law Enforcement Track) is certified by the State of Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST Board), 1600 University Avenue, Suite 200, Saint Paul, MN 55104; 651-643-3060; www.mn.gov/post
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The undergraduate and graduate teacher licensure preparation programs are approved by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, 1021 Bandana Blvd. E., Suite 222, St. Paul, MN 55108-5111; 651-539-4200; pelsb@state.mn.us; www.mn.gov/pelsb
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The K-12 Principal, Director of Special Education, and Superintendent licensure preparation programs are authorized by the Minnesota Board of School Administrators (BOSA), Minnesota Department of Education, 2 Pine Tree Drive, Suite 306, Arden Hills, MN 55112; 651-582-8888; info.bosa@state.mn.us; https://bosa.mn.gov
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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
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The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing, 1210 Northland Drive, Suite 120; Mendota Heights, MN 55120; 612-317-3000; Toll-free 888-234-2690; TTY 800-627-3529; Fax 651-688-1841; nursing.board@state.mn.us; https://mn.gov/boards/nursing
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The Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesiology is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing, 1210 Northland Drive, Suite 120; Mendota Heights, MN 55120; 612-317-3000; Toll-free 888-234-2690; TTY 800-627-3529; Fax 651-688-1841; nursing.board@state.mn.us; https://mn.gov/boards/nursing.
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The Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesiology is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), 10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906, Rosemont, IL 60018-5603; 224-275-9130; www.coacrna.org. The program’s next review by the COA is scheduled for May/October 2029.
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The Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), 277 S. Washington Street, Suite 210, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703- 838-9808; www.coamfte.org; coa@aamft.org.
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The Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation: Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 1st Street NE; Washington, D.C. 20002; 202-336-5979; TDD/TTY 202-336-6123; apaaccred@apa.org; https://accreditation.apa.org/.
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