Accreditations


Lindsey Wilson College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Lindsey Wilson College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).

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The college is also accredited by the University Senate of The United Methodist Church.

Education

The education program at Lindsey Wilson College is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB).

The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education has authorized Lindsey Wilson College to offer programs at various locations in the state.

Business Administration

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration at Lindsey Wilson College has received specialized accreditation for its business program through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.



Program of Nursing

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Lindsey Wilson College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202)887-6791).

The Lindsey Wilson College nursing program is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) (655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-463-6930).

School of Professional Counseling

The Doctor of Philosophy in counselor education & supervision and the Master of Education in counseling are accredited through the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

The Lindsey Wilson College School of Professional Counseling's Bachelor of Arts degree program in human services & counseling and Master of Education degree program in professional counseling have been granted the following authorization/certification from state authorities:

  • The Ohio Department of Higher Education has authorized Lindsey Wilson College to offer the programs at Southern State Community College in Hillsboro.
  • The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) has certified Lindsey Wilson College to operate in Virginia and to offer the programs at Southwest Virginia Community College.
  • The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission has authorized Lindsey Wilson College to operate in West Virginia at the Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College-Logan Campus.
  • Lindsey Wilson College is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility. In order to view detailed job placement and completion information on the programs offered by Lindsey Wilson College, please visit https://www.tn.gov/thec/bureaus/student-aid-and-compliance/postsecondary-state-authorization/authorized-institutions-and-data.html and click on the Institutions L-P link.
  • The Tennessee Higher Education Commission has authorized Lindsey Wilson College to operate in Tennessee at Volunteer State Community College.

California

The California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) has authorized Lindsey Wilson College to offer the Master of Science in technology management program and the Master of Business Administration program at the Lindsey-San Diego Campus at San Diego City College. Lindsey Wilson College is a private institution approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Approval to operate means Lindsey Wilson College has met the standards set by the California Education Code (CEC) and Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.

Lindsey Wilson College Policy on Accreditation

Lindsey Wilson College describes itself in identical terms to all accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with regard to purpose, governance, programs, degrees, diplomas, certificates, personnel, finances, and constituencies and must keep each institutional accrediting body apprised of any change in its status with one or another accrediting body. The college will notify the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges of any change in its accreditation status by other recognized accrediting bodies.