Accreditation of Colleges and Specialized Programs
The University of West Florida is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1886 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone number (404) 679-4501) to award associate, bachelor's, master's, and specialist degrees and is a Candidate for Accreditation to award the Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. In addition, specific colleges and programs are Nationally accredited by the agencies indicated below.

Teacher Education programs have also been reviewed and approved by the Florida Department of Education. The master's and specialist degree programs leading to certification as a school administrator have been reviewed and approved by the Florida Council on Education Management (FCEM).

UWF Colleges and Programs Accrediting Agency Level of Degree
College of Business American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) B.A., B.S.B.A., M.Acc., M.B.A.
College of Education (All Professional Education/Teacher Education Programs) National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) B.A., M.A., M.Ed., Ed.S.
Chemistry American Chemical Society (ACS) B.S.
Communication Arts & Mass Communication Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism (ACEJMC) B.A., M.A.
Electrical Engineering (UWF/UF Joint Program) Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) B.S.
Journalism & Mass Communication Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism (ACEJMC) B.A., M.A.
Medical Technology National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) B.S.
Music National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) B.A.
Public Administration National Association of Schools of Public Affairs & Administration (NASPAA) M.P.A.
Social Work Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) B.A.

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Adrienne Turner
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June 13, 1997