Who Accredits UAB?

University of Alabama at Birmingham is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (7/1/1970 - Current[Estimated Date]).
  • Programmatic Accredited: 23 programs
  • Accredited Internship/Residency Programs: 4 programs

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Institutional Accreditation

University of Alabama at Birmingham is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (7/1/1970 - Current[Estimated Date]). Below table shows the institutional accreditation at University of Alabama at Birmingham with agency information and accredited period.
Institutional Accreditation for University of Alabama at Birmingham
AgencyAccreditation StatusAccredited Period
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on CollegesAccredited (7/1/1970 - Current[Estimated Date])

Programmatic Accreditation

University of Alabama at Birmingham has 23 programmatic accredited programs. Below table list the programs with agency name and accredited period.
Programmatic Accreditation for Programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham
ProgramAgency NameAccreditation StatusAccredited Period
(CPE) - Clinical pastoral education (CPE) centers offering CPE programsAssociation for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc., Accreditation CommissionAccredited (1/1/1995 - Current)
Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programsNational Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on AccreditationAccredited (9/1/1992 - 8/1/2014[Estimated Date])
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programsAmerican Psychological Association, Commission on AccreditationAccredited (3/20/1985 - Current)
EndodonticsAmerican Dental Association, Commission on Dental AccreditationAccredited (12/9/1966 - Current)
English LanguageCommission on English Language Program AccreditationAccredited (10/26/2013 - Current)
Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degreeLiaison Committee on Medical EducationAccredited (7/1/1946 - Current)
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programsNational Association of Schools of Music, Commission on AccreditationAccredited (9/1/1991 - 8/1/2014[Estimated Date])
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levelsCouncil on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational ProgramsAccredited (7/10/1981 - Current)
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levelsCommission on Collegiate Nursing EducationAccredited (4/12/2010 - Current)
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levelsCommission on Collegiate Nursing EducationAccredited (3/3/2000 - Current)
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levelsCommission on Collegiate Nursing EducationAccredited (3/3/2000 - Current)
Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's DegreeAmerican Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy EducationAccredited (1/1/1970 - Current[Estimated Date])
Optometry (OPT) - Professional degree programsAmerican Optometric Association, Accreditation Council on Optometric EducationAccredited (4/15/1973 - Current)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)American Dental Association, Commission on Dental AccreditationAccredited (5/24/1968 - Current)
Orthodontics & Dentofacial OrthopedicsAmerican Dental Association, Commission on Dental AccreditationAccredited (12/9/1966 - Current)
Pediatric DentistryAmerican Dental Association, Commission on Dental AccreditationAccredited (12/9/1966 - Current)
PeriodonticsAmerican Dental Association, Commission on Dental AccreditationAccredited (12/9/1966 - Current)
Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapistAmerican Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy EducationAccredited (5/1/1967 - Current)
Prosthodontics (including maxillofacial prosthetics and combined prosthodontics/maxillofacial prosthetics)American Dental Association, Commission on Dental AccreditationAccredited (12/9/1966 - Current)
Public Health (PHBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level school of public healthCouncil on Education for Public HealthAccredited (10/17/1978 - Current)
Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographersJoint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic TechnologyAccredited (1/1/1975 - 12/31/2009[Estimated Date])
Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapistsJoint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic TechnologyAccredited (7/1/1990 - 12/31/2011)
Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programsNational Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on AccreditationAccredited (7/1/2009 - 8/1/2014[Estimated Date])

Internship and Residency Accreditation

University of Alabama at Birmingham has 4 internship/residency accredited programs. Below table list the programs with agency name and accredited period.
Internship and Residency Accreditation Programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham
ProgramAgency NameAccreditation StatusAccredited Period
Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic InternshipAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and DieteticsAccredited (1/1/1963 - Current)
Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency)American Dental Association, Commission on Dental AccreditationAccredited (12/8/1977 - Current)
Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency)American Dental Association, Commission on Dental AccreditationAccredited (5/8/1986 - Current)
Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programsAmerican Psychological Association, Commission on AccreditationAccredited (10/1/1969 - Current)

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