Mississippi University for Women Accreditation Information
(Updated 2.9.2023)
Mississippi University for Women is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Mississippi University for Women 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).
Below is a table of accredited or approved MUW programs.
| Accredited Program |
Campus Contact for Accreditation | Accrediting Body (Acronym) |
Website of Accrediting Body |
Last Visit |
Next Visit |
Accreditation Agency Action |
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Associate of Science |
Dr. Brandy Larmon |
1. Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) |
Fall |
Fall |
Continuing accreditation for the max allowed of 8 years |
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2. Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning |
Fall |
Fall |
Next visit scheduled Fall 2029 |
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Bachelor of Science |
Dr. Brandy Larmon |
1.Commission on
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Spring |
Spring |
Continuing accreditation for the maximum allowed, 10 yrs. |
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2. Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees (IHL BOT) |
Spring |
Spring |
Next visit scheduled Spring 2030 |
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Master of Science in Nursing |
Dr. Brandy Larmon |
1.Commission on Collegiate |
Spring |
Spring |
Continuing accreditation for the maximum allowed 10 yrs. |
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2. Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees (IHL BOT) |
Spring |
Spring |
Next visit scheduled Spring 2030 |
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Master of Science in Speech- Language Pathology |
Dr. Brandy Larmon |
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association |
Spring |
Spring |
Continuing accreditation for the maximum allowed, 8 yrs. |
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Doctor of Nursing Practice and Post Graduate APRN Certificate Program |
Dr. Brandy Larmon |
1. Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) |
Spring 2020 |
Spring 2030 |
Continuing accreditation for the maximum allowed 10 yrs. |
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2.Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees (IHL BOT) |
Spring 2020 |
Spring 2030 |
Next visit scheduled Spring 2030 |
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Bachelor of Business Administration
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Dr. Marty Brock |
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) |
Fall |
Fall |
Continuing accreditation for the max allowed, 10 yrs BBA with concentrations in Accounting, General Business, Management, Health Care Management, Human Resources Management, Marketing, and Management Information Systems Quality Assurance Report due September 25, 2025 |
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Bachelor of Arts in Music |
Dr. Julia Mortyakova
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National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) |
Spring |
Spring |
Continuing accreditation for the max allowed, 10 yrs |
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| Bachelor of Fine Arts | Shawn Dickey | National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
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Spring 2012 | Spring 2022 Rescheduled Spring 2023 |
Continuing accreditation for the max allowed, 10 years The visit is scheduled for February 26-March 1, 2023 |
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Bachelor of Arts/Science in Legal Studies |
Wesley Garrett, J.D. |
American Bar |
Spring 2016 |
Spring 2023 |
Continuing approval for the max allowed, 7 yrs |
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All teacher education programs |
Dr. Martin Hatton |
1. Council for Accreditation for Educator Preparation (CAEP) |
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Fall |
Fall |
Probationary Accreditation for Initial-Licensure Programs |
| 2. Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) | www.mde.k12.ms.us
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Spring 2020 | Fall 2023 | Continuing Accreditation |