Is School Accreditation Important for Public Health Degrees?
Yes, because accreditation is a review process that examines all aspects of a school's educational approach and operations, looking at everything from faculty credentials and classroom technology to financial practices and graduation rates. Universities that earn regional accreditation go through some of the most rigorous evaluation.
Attending an accredited school benefits you in many ways that may not be obvious but are important both during and after your time as an undergraduate. Here's why your school's accreditation status matters:
Federal and state financial aid programs are only available to students who attend accredited institutions. These include all student loans, grants and work study opportunities funded by the government.
Credit hours earned at unaccredited schools may not transfer to an accredited college or university.
Degrees earned at unaccredited schools may not be accepted for admission to master's and doctoral programs in public health or other academic disciplines.
Some employers require job applicants to have a degree from an accredited school or program, and this is often the case in fields such as healthcare.
UTA is proud to be regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).