The Texas A&M Health Science Center is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master's, doctoral and professional degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the Health Science Center. Note: The Commission should only be contacted 1) to learn about the institution's accreditation status, 2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the institution's accreditation review, or 3) to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. All normal inquiries about admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc. should be addressed directly to the Health Science Center and not the Commission's office.

Disciplines

In addition, the Texas A&M Health Science Center components are each accredited by organizations specific to their disciplines. 

• Baylor College of Dentistry has accredited programs in dentistry, dental hygiene and the advanced dental education programs of endodontics, oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics and advanced general dentistry. These programs are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (211 E. Chicago Ave.; Chicago, Ill. 60611; 312-440-2719). The commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by The Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and by the U.S. Department of Education.

• The College of Medicine is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education(LCME). The LCME accredits all medical schools in the United States and Canada. The LCME also is recognized as the accrediting body for medical schools by the U.S. Secretary of Education, by the U.S. Congress in various health-related laws, and by state, provincial (Canada) and territorial licensure boards. Further information about accreditation can be obtained from the LCME secretary at either the American Medical Association (1515 N. State St.; Chicago, Ill. 60610; 312-464-5000) or at the Association of American Medical Colleges (2450 N. Street, N.W.; Washington, D.C. 20037-1126; 202-828-0400).

• The School of Rural Public Health has received accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health(CEPH), and is authorized to offer degrees at both the masters and doctoral levels. Additional information about accreditation standards can be obtained from CEPH at 800 Eye St. N.W., Suite 202; Washington, D.C. 20001-3710; 202-789-1050. It is the sole accrediting body for all public health programs and schools of public health in the United States.

• In 2007 the Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy was awarded accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to offer professional and doctoral degrees.  The ACPE accredits pharmacy programs throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, and can be contacted at 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500; Chicaogo, IL, 60660; 312/644-3575, 800/533-3606, FAX 312/664-4652.

• The College of Nursing has received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and has also received a glowing review by the Texas Board of Nursing. Further information regarding accreditation standards can be directed to the CCNE at One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530; Washington, DC, 20036; 202/887-6791, FAX 202/887-8476. 

In order to reaffirm its SACS accreditation in 2012, the HSC has begun the process of conducting an extensive self study.  Information about this self study process, and its outcomes, will be posted on this website as updates become available.