Eastern University is accredited by the

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
1007 North Orange St.
4th Floor, M.B. #166
Wilmington, DE 19801

(267.284.5000)
www.msche.org

As a professional school, the Seminary is accredited by the

Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
10 Summit Park Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1103
412-788-6505

The following degree programs are approved by the Commission on Accrediting: the Master of Practical Theology, the Master of Theological Studies, the Master of Divinity, and the Doctor of Ministry.

The Seminary is also approved by the United Methodist Church for the training of United Methodist ministerial candidates and is a member of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.

Eastern University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the

U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530
Washington, DC 20036
(202.887.6791)
www.aacn.nche.edu

Eastern University’s Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry degree program is accredited by the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Eastern University’s Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training program is accredited by the

Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
2201 Double Creek Drive
Round Rock, TX, 78664
(512.733.9700)
www.caate.net

CAATE is not recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Successful completion of the CAATE accredited program determines a candidate’s eligibility for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. BOC is recognized by the National Organization for Competency Assurance.

Eastern University’s baccalaureate degree programs accredited by Specialized Accrediting Organizations recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation include:

• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
  Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
  1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL 33756
  (727.210.2350)
  www.caahep.org
• Bachelor of Social Work
  Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
  1701 Duke Street, Suite 200 
  Alexandria, VA 22314-3457
  (703.683.8080)
  www.cswe.org

Eastern University’s programs for the preparation of teachers at the bachelor’s and master’s level, for the preparation of school counselors and school psychologists at the master’s degree level, for school nurses and supervisors at the specialist’s level, and for school principals and superintendents at the educational administration level are recognized by:

The Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126
(717.783.6788)
www.education.state.pa.us

Upon successful completion of all eligibility criteria, Eastern University’s Loeb School of Education forwards applications to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for final review and issuance of teaching, specialist, and educational administration certifications.

Eastern University’s MED in School Counseling and M.A in Clinical Counseling programs are accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) for the period of August, 2014 through August, 2024. MPCAC is a member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors:

Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC)
595 New Loudon Road #265  
Latham, New York 12110
(518) 369-1472
www.mpcacaccreditation.org

Eastern University’s College of Business and Leadership is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP is a specialized global business accreditation body following the Baldridge model focused on teaching excellence, student outcomes, and continuous improvement. ACBSP evaluates business programs in areas of leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder relationships, quality of academic programs, faculty credentials, and quality improvement. 

ACBSP
11520 West 119th Street
Overland Park, KS 66213 
https://acbsp.org/

Memberships

• American Association of University Women
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing
• American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
• Association of American Colleges
• Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors
• Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania
• College Entrance Examination Board
• Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing)
• Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
• Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
• Council of Independent Colleges
• Council on Social Work Education
• International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education
• National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
• National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification
• National Collegiate Honors Council
• National League for Nursing
• National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
• North American Association of Christians in Social Work
• Pennsylvania Higher Education Nursing 
• Schools Association
• Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU)

Approvals

• American Dental Association 
• American Medical Association
• Higher Education Department of the University of the State of New York
• Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners
• Pennsylvania Department of Education
• Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security for non-immigrant alien students
• U.S. Department of State for Exchange Visitors 

It is classified by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching:

• Master’s – Larger Programs

It is approved for Veterans’ Education and a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program.

This school is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.