Accreditation at NDMU
Accreditation and Program Approval
- Notre Dame of Maryland University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
- Notre Dame of Maryland University is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) and belongs to the Southern Regional Education Board.
- The School of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
- The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs at Notre Dame of Maryland University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
- The School of Pharmacy is accredited through the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. More details can be found on the School of Pharmacy's website.
- Business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
- Degree and certificate programs across the University are approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).
- The Maryland State Department of Education and MHEC collaborate on the approval of education programs.
- The Maryland Board of Nursing and MHEC collaborate on the approval of nursing programs.
- The Art Therapy (MA) program at Notre Dame of Maryland University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of The Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education.
Middle States Accreditation
Notre Dame of Maryland University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and degree and certificate programs across the University are approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).