Accreditation & Approvals
Accrediting bodies in the U.S. are private, non-governmental agencies that review higher education institutions and programs to ensure educational quality and promote continuous improvement. Notre Dame of Maryland University's School of Integrative Health (NDMU SOIH) has earned both institutional and programmatic accreditations. Accreditation is an important consideration for students, faculty, patients, clients, and partners because it assures an institutional culture of quality, integrity, excellence, and continuous improvement.
Specialized Programmatic Accreditation
Programmatic accreditation oversees specific academic programs in the fields that fall under their auspices.
Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM)
The following programs offered by NDMU SOIH are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM):
(2) Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization
- including a Doctor of Acupuncture degree completion track
The programs listed above may offer courses via distance education.
ACAHM does not accredit any programs at the undergraduate/bachelor level.
NDMU SOIH has voluntarily ceased enrolling students in all ACAHM-accredited programs and has instituted ACAHM-approved teach-out plans for all currently enrolled students. During the teach-out period, the programs maintain the current accredited status.
Accreditation status and notes may be viewed on the ACAHM Directory.
ACAHM is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the specialized accreditation agency for institutions/programs preparing acupuncture practitioners. ACAHM is located at 500 Lake Street, Suite 204, Excelsior, Minnesota 55331; phone 952/212-2434; https://acahm.org.
Public Disclosure Statement Effective as of 27 August 2025.
Accreditation Council on Nutrition Professional Education (ACNPE)
MUIH’s M.S. Nutrition and Integrative Health program is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Nutrition Professional Education (ACNPE), a programmatic accrediting agency for master’s degree programs in clinical nutrition. For more information, contact: ACNPE, 20 West 20th Street, Suite 204, New York, NY 10011; phone: 646-455-1149.
International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)
NDMU SOIH's M.S. Yoga Therapy program is accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists, which supports education in yoga and serves as a worldwide professional organization for yoga teachers and yoga therapists. For more information, contact: IAYT, PO Box 251563, Little Rock, AR 72225; phone: 928-541-0004.
International Coaching Federation (ICF)
NDMU SOIH’s Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching and M.A. Health and Wellness Coaching programs are accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as Approved Coaching Specific Training Hours (ACSTH) programs. ICF sets standards for coaching education and serves as a worldwide credentialing organization for coaching professionals. The program format students select (online, hybrid, or face-to-face) determines the ICF credentials for which they will be eligible; additional details are provided in the descriptions of the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching and M.A. Health and Wellness Coaching programs. For more information, contact: ICF, 2365 Harrodsburg Rd, Suite A325 Lexington, KY 40504; phone: 888-423-3131.
National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC)
NDMU SOIH’s Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching holds the status of NBHWC-Approved Training Program with the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), and it is embedded in the Master of Arts in Health and Wellness Coaching program. Additional details are provided in the descriptions of the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching and M.A. in Health and Wellness Coaching programs. For more information, contact: NBHWC, PO Box 16307, San Diego, CA 92176; phone 866-535-7929.
Prior Accreditations and Approvals
Notre Dame of Maryland University's School of Integrative Health (NDMU SOIH) was formed upon the merger of Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) into Notre Dame of Maryland University in 2025. Prior to that. MUIH held the following state authorization and institutional accreditation.
Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)
MUIH was authorized to operate in the state of Maryland as Maryland by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), which is Maryland’s higher education coordinating agency. For more information, contact: MHEC, 6 North Liberty Street, Baltimore, MD 21201; phone: 410-767-3300.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
MUIH was an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) (www.msche.org). MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).