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College	Program	Accrediting Agency
Allied Health	Audiology, AuD	*
Allied Health	Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic Certificate	;
Allied Health	Occupational Therapy, OTD	*
Allied Health	Physical Therapy, DPT	*
Allied Health	Physician Assistant Studies, MHS
Allied Health	Radiologic Sciences, BSRS	*
Allied Health	Speech鈥怢anguage Pathology, MSSLP	*
Arts & Sciences	Music, BM	*
Arts & Sciences	Music, MM	*
Arts & Sciences	Social Work, BSW
Business	Accounting, BSBA
Business	Accounting, MAcc	;
Business	Business Administration, BSBA	;
Business	Business Administration, MBA	;
Business	Business Administration, PhD	;
Business	Economics and Finance, BSBA	;
Business	General Business, BSBA	;
Business	International Business, BSBA	;
Business	Marketing, BSBA	;
Business	Supply Chain and Logistic Management, BSBA	;
Computing	Computer Science, BSCS
Computing	Information Systems, BSIS
Computing	Information Technology, BSIT
Education	Clinical and Mental Health Counseling, MS
Education	Early Childhood Education, MEd
Education	Educational Leadership (P-12), MEd
Education	Educational Media, MEd
Education	Elementary Education, MEd
Education	Health Education, BS
Education	Health Education, MEd
Education	Instructional Specialist, EdS
Education	Elementary Education (K-6), BS
Education	Physical Education, BS
Education	Physical Education, MEd
Education	Secondary Education, BS
Education	Secondary Education, MEd
Education	Special Education, BS
Education	Special Education, MEd
Education	Student Counseling and Personnel Services, MEd
Engineering	Chemical Engineering, BSChE
Engineering	Civil Engineering, BSCE
Engineering	Computer Engineering, BSCpE
Engineering	Electrical Engineering, BSEE
Engineering	Mechanical Engineering, BSME
Graduate	Clinical and Counseling Psychology, PhD	*
Medicine	Medicine, MD	*
Nursing	Nursing Post Graduate Certificate, APRN
Nursing	Nursing, BSN
Nursing	Nursing, DNP
Nursing	Nursing, MSN

* indicates US Dept. of Education approved accreditor

Helpful information for coordinators of accredited program (PDF)

The University of South Alabama completed its most recent affirmation in 2023.

What is SACSCOC?

The (SACSCOC) is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. This includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Latin America.

Why is SACSCOC accreditation important?

Accreditors provide oversight of institutions on behalf of the federal government. In order to be eligible to accept federal financial aid, federal grants, and most other extramural funding, institutions of higher education must be accredited by a USDOE approved accrediting body.

What is reaffirmation of accreditation?

Reaffirmation of accreditation is required every 10 years and involves off-site and on-site reviews based on a set of core requirements, comprehensive standards and federal requirements as laid out in SACSCOC's . The review also requires the development of a (QEP) targeted at improving student learning and supporting the mission of the University.

The reaffirmation of accreditation is the culmination of more than two years of work by faculty, staff and administrators.

In between these decennial reviews, the University prepares a  (FYIR) to demonstrate compliance with the and the efficacy of the Quality Enhancement Plan. 欲漫涩 will submit an FYIR in 2029.

Reaffirmation Components

Compliance Certification

In order to be accredited by SACSCOC, the University is required to conduct a comprehensive compliance audit prior to the filing of the Compliance Certification. The comprehensive compliance audit includes an assessment of all programs and courses offered by the institution on-campus and off-campus, and those offered through distance learning. The Compliance Certification, signed by the institution鈥檚 chief executive officer and accreditation liaison, attests to the institution鈥檚 honest assessment of compliance with the accreditation requirements of the Commission on Colleges (including all Standards in the Principles of Accreditation) as applied to all aspects of the institution. 

Quality Enhancement Plan 

"The Quality Enhancement Plan is an integral component of the reaffirmation of accreditation process and is derived from an institution鈥檚 ongoing comprehensive planning and evaluation processes. It reflects and affirms a commitment to enhance overall institutional quality and effectiveness by focusing on an issue that the institution considers important to improving student learning outcomes and/or student success. The document submitted by the institution demonstrates that its QEP (a) has a topic identified through its ongoing, comprehensive planning and evaluation processes; (b) has broad-based support of institutional constituencies; (c) focuses on improving specific student learning outcomes and/or student success; (d) commits resources to initiate, implement and complete the QEP; and (e) includes a plan to assess achievement.鈥� (from )

Timeline

Leadership Team

Who can answer my questions about SACSCOC?

For general questions or comments, please contact the Institutional Effectiveness Office at 251-460-6447 or effectiveness@southalabama.edu.

Project Overview

The University of South Alabama developed the LevelUP Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) to equip students to explain how their experiences at the University of South Alabama prepared them for what comes next-- further studies or their careers. The LevelUP QEP provides a means of explicitly highlighting the value of learning experiences gained by University of South Alabama students and enhancing opportunities for students to develop competencies and skills that prepare them for life after their degree, as confident, ready, and capable members of the workforce or well-equipped graduate students.

To learn more, please visit the Quality Enhancement Plan website or contact Dr. Julie Estis, Executive Director of Academic Enhancement.

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requires all accredited institutions to have a written substantive change policy and procedure that is approved through institutional processes. The approved policy will be accessible to those within the university and to those in the general public.

According to the , 鈥淪ubstantive Change is defined by SACSCOC as a significant modification or expansion of the nature and scope of an accredited institution. Substantive change includes high-impact, high-risk changes, and changes that can impact the quality of educational programs and services.鈥�

The SACSCOC Liaison is responsible for monitoring and reporting compliance with the SACSCOC Substantive Change Policy. The Liaison is also tasked with providing education and training about substantive change across the University so that key personnel recognize when to consult the University鈥檚 substantive change policy and when to contact the SACSCOC Liaison about a potential substantive change. When the SACSCOC Liaison is unable to determine definitively whether a change falls within the scope of the SACSCOC Substantive Change Policy, the SACSCOC Liaison or the University President will confer with the University鈥檚 assigned SACSCOC staff member.

Just as the entire University is responsible for helping the University maintain its accreditation, the entire University is also responsible for communicating with the SACSCOC Liaison about potential substantive changes as they arise.

The University's Substantive Change Procedure is available on the Academic Affairs website.