Accreditation

Association Memberships

Among the associations in which the College holds membership are:

• AACN – American Association of Colleges of Nursing
• AACRAO – American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
• AACTE – American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
• AAC&U – American Association of Colleges and Universities
• ACBSP – Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
• AAHE – American Association for Higher Education
• ACCU – Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities
• ACLP — Association of Child Life Professionals
• AGB – Association of Governing Boards
• AILACTE – Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education
• AIR – Association for Institutional Research
• AIRUM – Association for Institutional Research of the Upper Midwest
• CASE – Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
• CIC – Council of Independent Colleges
• CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
• COAMFTE — Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
• CUR – Council on Undergraduate Research
• CUPA – College and University Personnel Association
• HLC – Higher Learning Commission
• NACC – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
• NACE – National Association of Colleges and Employees
• NACUBO – National Association of College and University Business Officers
• NAICU – National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
• NCAA III – National Collegiate Athletic Association
• NC-SARA – National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements
• OLC – Online Learning Consortium
• WACRAO – Wisconsin Association of Collegiate Registrars Officer and Admissions Officers
• WACSN – Wisconsin Association for Collegiate Schools of Nursing
• WACTE – Wisconsin Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
• WAICU – Wisconsin Association for Independent Colleges and Universities
• WIPCS – Wisconsin Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies
• WICTE – Wisconsin Independent Colleges of Teacher Education

Program-Specific Accreditations

The baccalaureate, master’s degree in nursing, and doctor of nursing practice programs at Edgewood College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. The College’s nursing programs are approved by the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing.

The College’s business program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.

The Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy Program is an accredited training program approved by the International Accreditation Commission for Systemic Therapy Education.

All MFT program courses have been specifically developed to meet the external accreditation requirements of the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). Our program has met the eligibility criteria for COAMFTE accreditation and is moving toward full accreditation. View related Graduate Achievement Data here.

Edgewood College’s Child Life program is proud to have earned endorsement from the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP). This endorsement is a testament to the high standards and quality of the program’s curriculum, which is designed to provide undergraduate students with comprehensive education and hands-on training in the field of child life. By earning an ACLP endorsement, the program is recognized as a top choice for students looking to pursue a career in child life studies, providing students with a valuable advantage in the job market.

All teacher education and administrator education programs are approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Authorization for Online Education

Edgewood College offers multiple online programs designed with flexibility for the nontraditional student. Our students experience a quality education whether it’s fully online or hybrid format.

Edgewood is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). NC-SARA is an agreement “among member states and U.S. territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance-education courses and programs. It is intended to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state” (NC-SARA).

Education

Edgewood College bachelor’s and master’s programs in education satisfies education requirements in:

WI, IL, CO, CT, DE, HI, IN, IA, KS (secondary), LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, MO, MT, NE, NY, NC, PA, RI, TN, TX, VT, WA, WV, WY

States that education requirement are not satisfied in:

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, FL, GA, ID, KS (elementary), KY, ME, MD, MS, NV, NH, NJ, NM, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, SD, UT, VA

Nursing

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master’s degree program in nursing at Edgewood College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Authorizations of licensures and certification in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing are eligible for licensure in any U.S. state or territory.

Authorizations of licensures and certification for Edgewood College graduate programs are outlined below:

The Department of Education requires prospective students who are located in a “does not meet” location must be provided with information about licensure and attest that they will seek licensure and employment in a designated “meets” state/territory to enroll. Furthermore, it aligns with Edgewood College’s mission to ensure that all students’ education provide a direct pathway to a career in the community where they wish to live.

Professional Program Licensure Disclosure: Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)

Edgewood College is committed to transparency regarding professional licensure requirements for its Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program. In compliance with U.S. Department of Education regulations (ECFR Title 34, Subtitle B, Chapter VI, Part 668.43(a)(5)(v)), the College must disclose whether the program meets, does not meet, or has not yet determined if it meets the educational requirements for professional nursing licensure in each U.S. state and territory.

The ABSN program at Edgewood College is designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Wisconsin. Additionally, the program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in the states and territories listed below.

The ABSN program does not meet or has not yet determined if it meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in the following states:

Students who plan to apply for RN licensure in a state not listed as meeting requirements should review that state’s nursing board regulations before enrolling. Licensure requirements can change at any time, and state licensing boards make the final decision on an individual’s eligibility to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) and obtain licensure.

We strongly encourage prospective students to verify licensure requirements with the appropriate state licensing board before enrolling in the ABSN program. Helpful resources include:

• National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
• Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Regulatory Licensing Information

Admitted students are advised that relocating to another state during the program may impact their ability to remain enrolled in the ABSN program and obtain professional licensure upon completion. Each state has its own licensure requirements, and Edgewood College cannot guarantee that students who relocate will be able to continue in the program or meet the licensure board requirements of their new state. Students considering relocation should carefully review and understand the licensure requirements of their intended state before making any decisions. It is the student’s responsibility to verify state-specific licensure requirements with the appropriate licensing board.

Students are encouraged to update their mailing address each semester and consult with the ABSN Program Director for guidance on state-specific licensure requirements.

For additional questions, please contact the Edgewood College ABSN Program Office at ABSNonline@edgewood.edu.

Accreditations In-Progress

Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. The program must have a preaccreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.