University Accreditation

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, doctoral, and professional degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website.

Cizik School of Nursing Accreditation

The BSN, MSN, DNP, and Post-Graduate APRN Completion programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) through December 31, 2031. CCNE is located at 655 K Street NW, Suite 750 Washington, DC 20001 Phone: (202) 887-6791. For more information, visit the CCNE website. 

The baccalaureate program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing. 

The Nurse Anesthesia program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. 

For the BSN-DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program accreditation information, please see the program overview.