Accreditation & Licensing
Institutional Accreditation:
Argosy University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA) (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.org).
Licensing:
Argosy University is approved to offer degree-granting programs in each of the states in which we operate a location. We maintain rigid academic standards, which help ensure you obtain the knowledge, practical experience, and interpersonal skills you need to excel in your career.
Programmatic Accreditation:
The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Program at the Argosy University Atlanta, Chicago, Schaumburg, Hawai’i, Phoenix, San Francisco, Tampa, Twin Cities, Washington DC campuses are accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA) (750 First Street N.E., Washington D.C. 20002-4242, 1.202.336.5979, www.apa.org/ed/accreditation):
The Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling Program at the Argosy University Schaumburg and Sarasota campuses are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) (599 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304, 703.823.9800, www.cacrep.org).
The Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at Argosy University, Twin Cities Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs on recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, 1.727.210.2350, www.caahep.org). The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs has awarded initial accreditation to the Echocardiography concentration upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). The initial accreditation status will expire on 9/30/08.
The Associate of Applied Science in Histotechnology and the Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology Programs at Argosy University, Twin Cities Campus are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (8410 West Bryn Mawr, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631, 1.773.714.8880, www.naacls.org).
The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Program at Argosy University, Twin Cities Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) on recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE) (35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970, Chicago, IL 60601-2208, 1.312.553.9355, www.aama-ntl.org/endowment).
The Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology and the Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy Programs at Argosy University, Twin Cities Campus are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, 1.312.704.5300, www.jrcert.org).
The Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene Program at Argosy University, Twin Cities Campus is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by United States Department of Education (211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, 1.312.440.4653, www.ada.org/prof/ed/accred/commission/index.asp).
The Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology Program at Argosy University, Twin Cities Campus is accredited through the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) (1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173, 1.847.925.8070, www.avma.org/education/cvea/default.asp).
State Licensing:
Argosy University, Atlanta Campus is authorized by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (2082 East Exchane Place, Suite 220, Tucker, GA 30084-4113, 1.770.414.3300, npec.georgia.gov).
The Argosy University Chicago and Schaumburg Campuses are authorized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (431 East Adams, Second Floor, Springfield, IL 62701, 1.217.782.2551, www.ibhe.org).
Argosy University, Dallas Campus is authorized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Box 12788, Austin, TX 78711, 1.512.427.6225, www.thecb.state.tx.us)
Argosy University, Denver Campus is approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board, 1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1200, Denver CO 80204-2059, www.state.co.us/cche_dir/hecche.html.
The state of Hawai’i does not regulate private, postsecondary educational institutions.
The Argosy University Inland Empire, Orange County, Santa Monica, San Francisco, and San Diego campuses has been granted approval to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education (1625 North Market Boulevard, Suite S202, Sacramento, CA 95834, 1.916.574.7720, FAX: 1.916.574.8650, www.bppve.ca.gov).
Argosy University, Nashville Campus is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (Parkway Towers, Suite 1900, 404 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243, 1.615.741.6230, www.state.tn.us/thec). This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.
Argosy University, Phoenix Campus is authorized by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education (1400 West Washington Street, Room 2560, Phoenix, AZ 85007, 1.602.542.5709, azppse.state.az.us).
The Argosy University Sarasota and Tampa campuses are licensed by the Commission of Independent Education, Florida Department of Education (325 West Gains Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399, 1.888.224.6684, www.fldoe.org/cie/).
Argosy University, Seattle Campus meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree Authorization Act, and is authorized by the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board (P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430, www.hecb.wa.gov). This authorization is valid until November 20, 2009.
Argosy University, Twin Cities Campus is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office (1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350, St. Paul, MN 55108, 1.651.642.0533, www.ohe.state.mn.us). Registration is not an endorsement of the institution, and does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution, or employer.
Argosy University, Washington DC Campus is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219, 1.804.225.2628, www.schev.edu).
Each course or degree, diploma, or certificate program offered in Virginia is approved by the governing board of the institution; Argosy University, Chicago Campus, the main campus of Argosy University, is authorized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (431 E. Adams, 2nd Floor, Springfield, IL 62701, 1.217.782.2551, www.ibhe.org) to operate and grant all degrees offered at Argosy University, Washington DC Campus. Any credit earned for coursework offered by Argosy University, Washington DC Campus can be transferred to Argosy University, Chicago Campus as part of an existing degree, diploma, or certificate program offered by the institution.