Accredited Degree Programs
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Institutional Accreditation:
Argosy University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA) (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.org).
Licensing:
Argosy University is approved to offer degree-granting programs in each of the states in which we operate a location. We maintain rigid academic standards, which help ensure you obtain the knowledge, practical experience, and interpersonal skills you need to excel in your career. See below for the full listing of state licensing for each location.
Programmatic Accreditation:
The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Program at the Argosy University Atlanta, Chicago, Schaumburg, Hawai’i, Orange County, Phoenix, San Francisco, Tampa, Twin Cities, and Washington DC are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA) (750 First Street N.E., Washington D.C. 20002-4242, 1.202.336.5979, www.apa.org/ed/accreditation):
The Master of Arts in Community Counseling Program at Argosy University, Chicago, Schaumburg, and Washington DC are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), (599 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304, 703.823.9800, www.cacrep.org).www.cacrep.org).
The Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling Program at Argosy University, Sarasota is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) (599 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304, 703.823.9800, www.cacrep.org).
The Argosy University, Twin Cities' Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, 1.727.210.2350.
The Associate of Applied Science in Histotechnology and the Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology Programs at Argosy University, Twin Cities are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (8410 West Bryn Mawr, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631, 1.773.714.8880, www.naacls.org).
The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Program at Argosy University, Twin Cities is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) on recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE) (35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970, Chicago, IL 60601-2208, 1.312.553.9355, www.aama-ntl.org/endowment).
The Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology and the Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy Programs at Argosy University, Twin Cities are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, 1.312.704.5300, www.jrcert.org).
The Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 1.312.440.4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.).
The Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology Program at Argosy University, Twin Cities is accredited through the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) (1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173, 1.847.925.8070, www.avma.org/education/cvea/default.asp).
State Licensing:
Argosy University, Atlanta is authorized by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (2082 East Exchane Place, Suite 220, Tucker, GA 30084-4113, 1.770.414.3300, npec.georgia.gov).
Argosy University, Chicago and Argosy University, Schaumburg are authorized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (431 East Adams, Second Floor, Springfield, IL 62701, 1.217.782.2551, www.ibhe.org).
Argosy University, Dallas is authorized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Box 12788, Austin, TX 78711, 1.512.427.6225, www.thecb.state.tx.us)
Argosy University, Denver is approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board, 1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1200, Denver CO 80204-2059, www.state.co.us/cche_dir/hecche.html.
The state of Hawai’i does not regulate private, postsecondary educational institutions.
Argosy University, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, and San Diego have been granted approval to operate by the California Bureau for Private Post-secondary and Vocational Education (California Department of Consumer Affairs, 1625 North Market Boulevard, Suite S-308, Sacramento, CA 95834, 1.916.574.8200, www.bppve.ca.gov).
Argosy University, Nashville is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (Parkway Towers, Suite 1900, 404 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243, 1.615.741.6230, www.state.tn.us/thec). This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility. In order to view detailed job placement and graduation information on the programs offered by Argosy University, Nashville, please visit www.state.tn.us/thec and click on the Authorized Institutions Data button.
Argosy University, Phoenix is authorized by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education (1400 West Washington Street, Room 2560, Phoenix, AZ 85007, 1.602.542.5709, azppse.state.az.us).
Argosy University, Phoenix is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (Parkway Towers, Suite 1900, 404 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243, 1.615.741.6230, www.state.tn.us/thec. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility. In order to view detailed job placement and graduation information on the programs offered by Argosy University, Phoenix, please visit www.state.tn.us/thec and click on the Authorized Institutions Data button.
Argosy University, Sarasota and Argosy University, Tampa are licensed by the Commission of Independent Education, Florida Department of Education (325 West Gains Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399, 1.888.224.6684, www.fldoe.org/cie/).
Argosy University, Seattle is authorized by the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This authorization is valid until November 20, 2011. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes Argosy University, Seattle to offer the following degree programs: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts; Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology; Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology; Master of Arts in Education in Adult Education and Training; Master of Arts in Education in Educational Leadership; Master of Arts in Education in Higher and Postsecondary Education; Master of Arts in Education in Instructional Leadership; Master of Business Administration; Master of Science in Management; Doctor of Business Administration; Doctor of Education in Community College Executive Leadership; Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology; Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership; Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership; Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership; and Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology. Authorization by the HECB does not carry with it an endorsement by the board of the institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the HECB at P.O. Box 4343, Olympia, WA 98504-3430.
Argosy University, Twin Cities is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350, St. Paul, MN 55108, 1.651.642.0533, www.ohe.state.mn.us) pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
Argosy University, Washington DC is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219, 1.804.225.2628, www.schev.edu).
Each course or degree, diploma, or certificate program offered in Virginia is approved by the governing board of the institution; Argosy University, Chicago, the main campus of Argosy University, is authorized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (431 E. Adams, 2nd Floor, Springfield, IL 62701, 1.217.782.2551, www.ibhe.org) to operate and grant all degrees offered at Argosy University, Washington DC. Any credit earned for coursework offered by Argosy University, Washington DC can be transferred to Argosy University, Chicago as part of an existing degree, diploma, or certificate program offered by the institution.