Lamar University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award:
Lamar University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Contact us for questions about the accreditation of Lamar University.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097
Phone: 404-679-4500
Program/College |
Accreditor |
Original Accreditation |
Last Visit |
Renewal |
College of Arts and Sciences |
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B.S. Computer Science |
ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission |
10/1/2000 |
9/1/2013 |
Fall 2025 |
B.S. Chemistry |
ACS-American Chemical Society |
2021 | Annual report | |
BSN Nursing |
ACEN-Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing |
12/1984 |
Oct 3-5, 2017 |
10/1/2025 |
MSN in Nursing |
ACEN-Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing |
10/2004 |
Oct 3-5, 2017 |
10/1/2025 |
B.S. in Social Work |
CSWE-Council on Social Work Education Office of Social Work |
1979 |
10/2020 |
June 2028 |
College of Business |
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BBA Business |
AACSB-Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business |
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2021 |
2026 |
B.S. Construction Management |
ACCE-American Council for Construction Education |
2014 |
2019 |
2/1/2026-4/1/2026 |
MBA |
AACSB-Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business |
2021 |
2026 |
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College of Education & Human Development |
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Dietetics Internship Program |
ACEND-Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics |
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2022 |
6/30/2031 |
Teacher Preparation Program |
AAQEP-Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation |
2022 |
2022 |
06/30/2029 |
Principal and School Counselor Education |
AAQEP-Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation |
2021 |
2022 reports submitted |
Dec.31,2027 |
College of Engineering |
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B.S. Chemical Engineering |
ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission |
10/1/1958 |
2018-19 |
Next Renewal 2024-2025 |
B.S. Civil Engineering |
ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission |
10/1/1961 |
2018-19 |
Next Renewal 2024-2025 |
B.S. Electrical Engineering |
ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission |
10/1/1958 |
2018-19 |
Next Renewal 2024-2025 |
B.S. Industrial Engineering |
ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission |
10/1/1958 |
2018-19 |
Next Renewal 2024-2025 |
B.S. Mechanical Engineering |
ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission |
10/1/1961 |
2018-19 |
Next Renewal 2024-2025 |
College of Fine Arts and Communication |
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B.F.A., Graphic Design/Studio Art B.S., Studio Art |
NASAD-National Association of Schools of Art and Design |
10/01/2015 |
2021 |
2031/2032 |
Doctorate in Audiology |
CAA-Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology in Speech-Language Pathology |
8/2004 |
2023 |
2027 |
Masters in Speech-Language Pathology |
CAA-Council on Academic Accreditation in audiology Speech-Language Pathology |
08/1981 |
2023 |
2027 |
M.S. Deaf Studies and Deaf Education |
CED-Council on Education of the Deaf |
|
7/1/2017 |
In Progress |
Department of Music:
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NASM-National Association of Schools of Music |
09/01/1970 |
2014 |
In Progress |