2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog General Information - Accreditation

New Mexico State University has been accredited since 1926 by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. (NCA may be contacted at 30 North LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504 and (800) 621-7440.) The university was accredited in 1954 by the American Association of University Women. The university's teacher preparation program, which involves several colleges and which is directed by the College of Education, was accredited in 1962 by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.

The Division of Student Services has two accredited departments as well. The Counseling Center is fully accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS), and the Student Health Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).

Various academic departments and programs are accredited separately by independent accreditation agencies. These may be found at the beginning of each college chapter.

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