New Mexico State University has been accredited since 1926 by
the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools as a
degree-granting institution. 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 Affairs has two accredited depatments 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 Joint Commission on Accredidation of
Healthcare Organizations.
Various academic departments and programs are accredited
seperately by independent accredidation agencies. These may be found
at the beginning of each chapter.
