Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Albertus Magnus College is accredited as a private not-for-profit institution of higher education by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).
Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Commission indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied though a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.
Accreditation by the New England Commission of Higher Education is not partial but
applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course
or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides
reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who
attend the institution.
Joint Statement by Albertus Magnus College and the Commission March 15, 2023
Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the Commission should be directed
to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:
New England Commission of Higher Education
301 Edgewater Place, Suite 210
Wakefield, MA 01880
781-425-7785
E-Mail: info@neche.org
NECHE Reports
Business Programs Accreditation
The Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership at Albertus Magnus has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA. For a listing of accredited programs, click here.
IACBE Reports
Art Therapy Program Accreditation
The Master of Arts in Art Therapy Program is accredited by the American Art Therapy Association.
Albertus Magnus College has received initial accreditation for its Master of Arts in Art Therapy program through the Commission of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). CAAHEP's accreditation standards are established by CAAHEP, the Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education (ACATE) and the American Art Therapy Association (AATA).
Albertus Magnus College’s Initial Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Program and Advanced Literacy Specialist Program (AAP) Accreditation
Albertus Magnus College’s Initial Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Program, Post-Baccalaureate Initial Teacher Preparation Program and Advanced Literacy Specialist Program (AAP) are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through content and pedagogy, clinical partnerships and practice, candidate recruitment, progression, and support, program impact, and quality assurance and continuous improvement. Albertus Magnus College's accreditation is effective Fall 2022 - Fall 2029.
CAEP requires the Albertus Magnus College Educations Programs to report annually on specific reporting measures to evaluate Program Impact and Program Outcomes.
Inquiries regarding accreditation status should be directed to the Director of the Education Programs. Individuals may also contact:
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20036
203-223-0077
Website: caepnet.org