Program Accreditations

Individual academic programs may hold specialized accredited by discipline-specific organizations when those programs meet established criteria and performance standards.  Programmatic accreditation is a reflection of a program’s integrity and alignment with recognized quality standards.  Periodic review and re-accreditation of individual programs occurs independently from, but contingent upon, the regional accreditation of the institution.  LSSU participates with the programmatic accreditation organizations listed below. Learn more about: national vs regional accreditation

  • BUSINESS – The following business programs at are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP): Accounting (BS), Business Administration – Entrepreneurship (BS), Business Administration – International Business (BS), Business Administration – Management (BS), Business Administration – Marketing (BS), and Finance & Economics (BS).  http://www.acbsp.org/
  • CHEMISTRY – The Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Biochemistry Pre-Professional, Cannabis Chemistry, and Environmental Science Chemistry Concentration are approved by The American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Training, 1155 Sixteenth Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036. Phone: 202-872-4589. Fax: 202-872-6066. Email: [email protected]. www.acs.org/cpt
  • COMPUTER, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – The Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET,  www.abet.org
  • EDUCATOR PREPARATION – The Educator Preparation Programs at Lake Superior State University are accredited by the Inquiry Brief Commission of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). 2010 Massachusetts Ave., NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20036. Phone: 202-223-0077. www.caepnet.org
  • ELECTRICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY – The Electrical Engineering Technology and Manufacturing Engineering Technology bachelor’s programs are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, www.abet.org
  • EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES – The certificate program for Paramedic is accredited by CAAHEP and reviewed by CoAEMSP, 8301 Lakeview Pkwy #111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088. Phone: 214-703-8445; www.coaemsp.org.
    The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program is authorized through The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS).
  • FIREFIGHTER I and II – The Firefighter I and II Michigan Certification programs are approved by the Pro Board Accrediting Agency, PO Box 690632, Quincy, MA 02269. Phone: 617-984-7474;  http://theproboard.org/
  • CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM – Accredited by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) program. MCOLES evaluates the program, facilities, and instructors on an annual basis. https://www.michigan.gov/mcoles.  927 Centennial Way, Lansing, Michigan 48913. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 517-636-7864. Executive Section FAX: 517-636-4774.
  • NURSING – The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is approved by Michigan Board of Nursing and is accredited by