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WWU’s graduate programs are accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. The University is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States and adheres to the general policies and criteria established by this national association.

Graduate programs which result in educator certification are also accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.

The College of Business and Economics is accredited by the AACSB International Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) and by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.

The Mental Health Counseling and School Counselor programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

The Rehabiliation Counseling program is accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE).

  • If you plan to enter graduate study at WWU, please read the Graduate School section of the General Catalog closely before applying for admission, or enrolling in any course intended to count toward a master’s degree or advanced certificate of study.
  • Students working toward a Residency or Professional teaching certificate should contact the Certification Office in the Woodring College of Education.
  • Please consult with the appropriate graduate program adviser and the Graduate School Office for additional information and clarification.
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