The University of Alabama in Huntsville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. UAH also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of The University of Alabama in Huntsville 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.
Several academic programs at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) are accredited by their respective specialized or professional accrediting agencies. The chemistry program is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Eight undergraduate engineering programs including aerospace (as an option under mechanical engineering), chemical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial and systems, optical, and mechanical engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The computer science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Both the undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). All programs in the College of Business, both undergraduate and graduate, are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
The University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Teacher education programs are approved by the Alabama State Board of Education in accordance with the standards of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC), qualifying graduates for appropriate professional certification. Additionally, the Department of Education at UAH is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).