Specialized Accreditation
In addition to institutional accreditation by the Northwest Commission of Colleges and Universities, and licensure by the state of Oregon, Pacific offers many degree programs that also carry specialized professional accreditation.
College of Arts & Sciences
Music Program
The Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music Therapy is acccredited by NASM. The Bachelor of Music Education degree has a plan of approval by NASM.
NASM
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21,
Reston, VA 20190
703-437-0700
Social Work Program
Pacific University’s Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Pacific’s Master of Social Work (MSW) is accredited by CSWE. CSWE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as the sole accrediting agency for social work education in the United States.
CSWE
1701 Duke Street, Suite 200,
Alexandria VA 22314
703-683-8080
College of Business
The College of Business' programs— including its undergraduate and graduate MBA program—are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs.
College of Education
Licensure programs in the College of Education are accredited by the following.
Teacher Standards and Practice Commission
250 Division St. NE
Salem, OR 97301-1012
503-378-3586
Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation
173 Milkweed Dr.
Lake Frederick, VA, 22630
301-276-2106
Speech-Language Pathology Program
The Master of Science education program in speech-language pathology at Pacific University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
College of Health Professions
School of Audiology
The residential Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) educational program in audiology at Pacific University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 FREE or 301-296-5700.
School of Dental Hygiene Studies
Pacific University’s program in Dental Hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Commission on Dental Accreditation
211 East Chicago Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60611
800-621-8099, ext. 4653
School of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
The Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) at Pacific University is a professional entry-level occupational therapy program and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-652-6611 | acoteonline.org
School of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program of the Pacific University School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
90 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60603-3410
Phone: (312) 664-3575 | Fax: (866)-228-2631
School of Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Pacific University’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
3325 Paddocks Parkway, Suite 345
Suwanee, GA 30024
770-476-1224 | 470-253-8271 (fax)
School of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training
Doctor of Physical Therapy
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Pacific University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100
Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085
703-706-3245
Master in Athletic Training
The Master of Science in Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
Commission on Accreditation of AThletic TRaining Education (CAATE)
2001 K Street NW, 3rd Floor North
Washington, DC 20006
512-733-9700
School of Graduate Psychology
MA Program
Pacific University's MA program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council. MPCAC is a member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council
595 New London Road, #265
Latham, New York 12110
518-369-1472
PhD Program
Pacific University’s PhD in Clinical Psychology program is accredited by the American Psychological Association’s Commission on Accreditation (APA CoA). The APA CoA is recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and the Council of Higher Education Accreditation, as the national accrediting authority for professional education and training in psychology.
American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
800-374-2721
PsyD Program
Pacific University’s Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program is accredited by the American Psychological Association’s Commission on Accreditation (APA CoA). The APA CoA is recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and the Council of Higher Education Accreditation, as the national accrediting authority for professional education and training in psychology.
American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
800-374-2721
Pacific Psychology and Comprehensive Health Clinic Doctoral Psychology Internship Program
Pacific University’s Doctoral Psychology Internship Program is accredited by the American Psychological Association. The APA Commission on Accreditation (APA-CoA) is recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and the Council of Higher Education Accreditation, as the national accrediting authority for professional education and training in psychology.
American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
800-374-2721
College of Optometry
Optometry Doctorate (O.D.)
The Optometry Doctorate and residency programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education. The Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) is the only accrediting body for professional optometric degree (O.D.) programs, optometric residency programs and optometric technician programs in the United States and Canada.
Accreditation Council on Optometric Education
243 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141
314-991-4100 | 314-991-4101 (fax)