Accreditation

Queens University of Charlotte is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Queens University of Charlotte also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.

Questions about the accreditation of Queens University of Charlotte 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).

Arts & Sciences Programs

The music programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

National Association of Schools of Music
11250 Roger Bacon Drive
Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
phone: 703-429-0700

The Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy is approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).

American Music Therapy Association
8455 Colesville Road
Suite 1000
Silver Spring, MD 20910
phone: 301-589-3300

The interior architecture and design program leading to the Bachelor of Arts is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.

Council for Interior Design Accreditation
206 Grandville Avenue
Suite 350
Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

Business Programs

The McColl School of Business programs are accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

AACSB International
777 South Harbour Island Boulevard
Suite 750
Tampa, FL 33602
phone: 813-769-6500

To earn and maintain accreditation, the McColl School of Business meets standards that ensure quality and continuous improvement that foster engagement, accelerate innovation, and amplify impact in business education. As part of this process, the McColl School has defined program learning outcomes that align with our mission. Assessment of these outcomes is used to continually improve the curriculum, teaching, and learning.

Education Programs

The Cato School of Education’s teacher preparation programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) at the initial and advanced levels through Fall 2030 and by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI).

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
1140 19th St NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
phone: 202-223-0077

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-2825
phone: 984-236-2100

Nursing Programs

The baccalaureate degree in nursing and master’s degree in nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW
Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
phone: 202-887-6791

Programs of Study by Degree Type

To view a full listing of Queens University’s academic programs, please visit our webpage.

Veterans Education

Queens is a VA and GI Bill-approved institution.