John Carroll University holds accreditations from nationally recognized organizations and maintains institutional memberships that reflect our commitment to academic quality and student success. These credentials span our colleges, departments, and professional programs.
Specialized Program Accreditations
John Carroll University maintains specialized program accreditations that reflect our commitment to academic quality and student success. Public reports required by these accreditors are listed below. Reports are being added and will be posted as they become available.
| Program | Accreditor / Approval Body | Status | Public Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boler College of Business Accountancy |
AACSB International | Business programs accredited (undergraduate and graduate). Accounting programs separately accredited. |
AACSB profile |
| Education M.Ed. Professional Teacher | M.Ed. School-Based |
Ohio Department of Higher Education; AAQEP |
Approved; Education programs accredited through AAQEP. | Public report coming soon |
| Chemistry | ACS (American Chemical Society) | Approved to offer ACS-certified degrees. | Not applicable / not required |
| Counseling Clinical Mental Health (On-Campus | Online) | School Counseling |
CACREP | Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling programs accredited. | Public report coming soon |
| Nursing | Ohio Board of Nursing; CCNE |
Approved by Ohio Board of Nursing; CCNE accredited through 2030. View official disclosure |
Accreditation announcement Public report coming soon |
| Engineering Physics | ABET | Aligns with ABET standards; applying for accreditation in 2025. | Public report coming soon |
| Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) | ABAI | Eligible for accreditation through ABAI in Summer 2025. | Public report coming soon |
Official Disclosure Statements
These statements are provided in accordance with accreditor requirements.
Nursing
CCNE Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at John Carroll University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org).
State Approval
The nursing program at John Carroll University is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Licensure Information
Graduates of the BSN program are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN examination, which is required for registered nurse licensure in all U.S. states and territories.
National Recognition
- American Chemical Society (ACS)
- Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE)
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
- National Council for Social Studies (NCSS)
- National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
Institutional Memberships
- American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)
- American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
- American College Health Association (ACHA)
- American Council on Education (ACE)
- Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)
- Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU)
- EDUCAUSE – Association for IT in Higher Education
- National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
- National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
- Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC)
This list reflects our current participation and recognition in national educational, professional, and mission-aligned organizations.
