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Northwestern Health Sciences University is accredited
by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North
Central Association (NCA). The NCA was founded in 1895
as a membership organization for educational institutions.
The Association is one of six regional institutional accrediting
associations in the United States. Through its Commissions,
it accredits and grants membership to educational institutions
in the 19-state North Central region. The Higher Learning
Commission is recognized by the United States Secretary of
Education and by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.
Accreditation was extended to Northwestern in 1988, and was
renewed in 1993 and 2001. The University's next comprehensive
evaluation has been designated for the 2009-2010 academic
year.
Higher Learning Commission
30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
Voice: (800) 621-7440; (312) 263-0456
Fax: (312) 263-7462
Web: www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
The Doctor of Chiropractic program offered by the University
is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of the Council
on Chiropractic Education (CCE). The Council on Chiropractic
Education is recognized by the United States Secretary of
Education as the official accrediting body for chiropractic
education. Northwestern has been a member of CCE. since the
Commission's inception in 1965. Accreditation was extended
to Northwestern in 1971, and renewed in 1974, 1978, 1982,
1985, 1991, 1998, and 2005. The next program evaluation is
designated for the 2012-2013 academic year. CCE is the agency
to which complaints about the compliance of the program with
CCE Standards should be addressed.
Council on Chiropractic Education
Commission for Accreditation
8049 N. 85th Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85258-4321
Voice: (480) 443-8877
Fax: (480) 483-7333
E-mail: cce@cce-usa.org
Web: www.cce-usa.org
The Bachelor of Science in Human Biology
degree is recognized as an accredited degree program by the
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
Higher Learning Commission
30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
Voice: (800) 621-7440; (312) 263-0456
Fax: (312) 263-7462
Web: www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
The Master of Acupuncture and Master of Oriental Medicine
programs offered by the University are accredited by the Accreditation
Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM),
which is the accrediting agency recognized by the United States
Secretary of Education for the approval of programs preparing
acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners. Program accreditation
was extended in 2005, and the next program evaluation is designated
for the 2009-2010 academic year.
Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine
Maryland Trade Center 3
7501 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 820
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Voice: (301) 313-0855
Fax: (301) 313-0912
Web: www.acaom.org
The School of Massage Therapy programs offered by the
University is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy
Accreditation (COMTA), which is an agency recognized by
the United States Secretary of Education for the accreditation
of institutions that award post-secondary certificates, post-secondary
diplomas, and academic Associate degrees in the practice of
massage therapy and bodywork. Program accreditation was extended
in 2005. The next program evaluation is scheduled for the
2008-2009 academic year.
Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation
1007 Church Street, Suite 302
Evanston, IL 60201
Voice: (847) 869-5039
Fax: (847) 869-6739
Web: www.comta.org
Northwestern Health Sciences University is registered
with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Registration
is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does
not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred
to other institutions or that the quality of the educational
programs would meet the standards of every student, educational
institution, or employer.
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350
St. Paul, MN 55108-5227
Voice : (651) 642-0567; (800) 657-3866
Fax: (651) 642-0675
Web: www.ohe.state.mn.us
The Veterans Education Unit of the Minnesota Department
of Education approves Northwestern Health Sciences University
for veterans' education.
Northwestern Health Sciences University is a not-for-profit
corporation under articles and bylaws registered with the
Minnesota Department of State. The University is qualified
as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with the Internal Revenue
Services of the United States Department of Treasury.
501(c)(3) status is reserved for organizations operating for
educational, religious or charitable purposes.
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