Accreditation
Last updated November 17, 2009
Virginia Tech is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award doctorate, masters, baccalaureate, and associate 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 Virginia Tech.
College or Division |
Department |
Program Description |
Accred. Agency |
Accred. |
On-Campus Contact |
| Agriculture and Life Sciences | Agricultural and Applied Economics | Financial Planning | Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. | 2007-2012 | Dr. Ruth Lytton |
Agriculture and Life Sciences
|
Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise |
Dietetic Internship |
American Dietetic Association |
2008-2013 |
Dr. Carol Papillon |
Agriculture and Life Sciences |
Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise |
Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at the baccalaureate level |
American Dietetic Association |
2008-2013
|
Dr. Susan Clark |
Architecture and Urban Studies |
Architecture
|
Bachelor of Architecture (5 years); |
National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB) |
2006-2012 |
Prof. Scott Poole |
Architecture and Urban Studies |
Building Construction |
Bachelor of Science |
American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) |
2008-2011 |
Dr. Walid Thabet |
Architecture and Urban Studies |
Center for Public Administration and Policy |
Master of Public Administration |
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) |
2009-2012
|
Dr. Laura Jensen
|
Architecture and Urban Studies
|
Interior Design Program
|
Bachelor of Science
|
Council for Interior Design Accreditation
|
2006-2012
|
Prof. Greg Tew
|
Architecture and Urban Studies |
Industrial Design Program |
Bachelor of Science |
National Association of Schools of Art and Design |
2009-2014 |
Prof. Robert Dunay
|
Architecture and Urban Studies |
Landscape Architecture
|
Professional Master of Landscape Architecture
|
Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB)
|
2007-2013 |
Prof. Brian Katen |
Architecture and Urban Studies |
Landscape Architecture
|
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
|
Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) |
2007-2013 |
Prof. Brian Katen
|
Architecture and Urban Studies |
Urban Affairs and Planning
|
Master of Urban and Regional Planning Program (MURP) |
Planning Accreditation Board (PAB)
|
2010-2014
|
Dr. Ted Koebel
|
Business
|
Accounting
|
Undergraduate, Masters, and Ph.D. Programs
|
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB International) |
2004-2010
|
Dean Richard Sorensen
|
| Business | Finance | CFP Certification Education TRack | Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. | 2007-2012 | Dr. Ruth Lytton |
Business
|
General
|
Undergraduate, Master, and Ph.D. Programs
|
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB International) |
2004-2010
|
Dean Richard Sorensen
|
Business |
Hospitality and Tourism Management |
Undergraduate Program
|
Accrediation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration |
2001-2009
|
Dr. Rick Perdue
|
Engineering
|
All Undergraduate Programs + the Environmental Engineering Masters Program |
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) |
2002-2008: awaiting document of updated accreditation for 2008-09
|
Dr. Bevlee Watford
|
|
Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
|
All school preparation programs + initial teacher preparation and advanced levels |
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
|
2009-2012
|
Dr. Susan Magliaro
|
|
Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
|
All school preparation programs + initial teacher preparation and advanced levels |
Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)
|
2009-2012
|
Dr. Susan Magliaro
|
|
Liberal Arts and Human Sciences |
Gerontology
|
Graduate Degree Program (recognized as a "program of merit") |
Association for Gerontology in Higher Education |
2000-present
|
Dr. Rosemary Blieszner
|
Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
|
Human Development
|
Master's Degree (in Northern Virginia) |
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) |
2006-2012
|
Dr. Eric McCollum
|
Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
|
Human Development
|
Ph.D. Program (in Blacksburg)
|
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) |
2003-2008: currently undergoing reaccreditation process
|
Dr. Shannon Jarrott
|
Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
|
Theatre Arts
|
Bachelor's Degree
|
National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) |
2009-2017
|
Prof. Patty Raun
|
Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
|
Theatre Arts
|
MFA
|
National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) |
2009-2017
|
Prof. Patty Raun |
Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
|
VCES and VAES
|
Family and Consumer Sciences and Community Initiatives Outreach and Research |
Virginia Tech and Virginia State University
|
Ongoing
|
Dr. Eleanor Schlenker
|
Natural Resources
|
Forestry
|
Professional Forestry Degree (PFD): Forestry Resource Management Option |
Society of American Foresters
|
2005-2015
|
Dr. Janaki Alavalapati
|
Natural Resources
|
Forestry
|
Professional Forestry Degree (PFD): Environmental Resources Management Option |
Society of American Foresters
|
2005-2015
|
Dr. Janaki Alavalapati
|
Natural Resources
|
Forestry
|
Professional Forestry Degree (PFD): Urban Forestry Option |
Society of American Foresters
|
2005-2015
|
Dr. Janaki Alavalapati
|
Natural Resources
|
Forestry
|
Professional Forestry Degree (PFD): Industrial Forestry Operations Options |
Society of American Foresters
|
2005-2015
|
Dr. Janaki Alavalapati
|
Natural Resources
|
Wood Science and Forest Products
|
Bachelor of Science | Society of Wood Science and Technology |
2005-2015
|
Dr. Audrey Zink-Sharp
|
Science
|
Chemistry
|
Bachelor's Degree
|
American Chemical Society |
approval granted—no specified time range |
Dr. Joseph Merola
|
Science
|
Psychology
|
Clinical Training Program, Clinical Psychology |
American Psychological Association |
2007-2014 |
Dr. Bob Stephens
|
Outreach and International Affairs |
Language and Culture Institute/English Language Program
|
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation |
2008-2017
|
Dr. Donald Back
|
|
Veterinary Medicine
|
Full college accreditation
|
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) |
2008-2015 |
Dr. Jennifer Hodgson
|
|
| Veterinary Medicine | Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) | 2008-2010 | Dr. Jennifer Hodgson | ||
Virginia Tech
|
University accreditation
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) |
1998-2009: currently undergoing reaccreditation process |
Dr. Daniel Wubah
|