In addition to campus-wide institutional accreditation, some departments and programs undergo specialized or professional accreditation — also known as programmatic accreditation — to certify that they meet the standards set out by professional organizations and accrediting bodies. Through this process, departments, and programs undergo an examination and evaluation of their educational practices and curriculum designed to develop specific competencies and skills that students need to succeed in their desired profession.
The following organizations accredit schools/colleges, departments, and programs at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor:
College of Engineering
College of Literature, Science, & the Arts
- Department of Psychology: American Psychological Association
College of Pharmacy
Law School
Medical School
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education (primary accrediting body)
- American Medical Association (ACE consortium of medical schools)
- Association of American Medical Colleges (medical school members)
Ross School of Business
Stamps School of Art & Design
School of Dentistry
School of Education
School for Environment & Sustainability
School of Information
School of Kinesiology
- Athletic Training Program: Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
- Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Program: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
School of Music, Theatre, & Dance
- Department of Dance: National Association of Schools of Dance
- National Association of Schools of Music
School of Nursing
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Michigan State Board of Nursing
- Master of Science, Post-Master’s Program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Midwifery: Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
School of Public Health
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Health Management and Policy Master of Health Services Administration: Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
- Industrial Hygiene Program: Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
- Nutritional Sciences Dietetics Program: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Preventive Medicine Residency Program: Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
School of Social Work
Student Life
- University Health Services: Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
- Counseling and Psychological Services: International Association of Counseling Services, Inc
Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning