Information about accredited programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, their accrediting bodies and departmental contacts for each.

Department or Program
Accreditation Agency
Accreditation Status
Next Site Visit or Review
Accreditation Contacts
ArtNational Association of Schools of Art and DesignAccredited2023-2024Dr. Kira Enriquez Loya
Cybercriminology and Security Studies (BS)National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber DefenseValidated Dr. Jason James
MusicNational Association of Schools of MusicAccredited2022-2023Dr. Peggy Moran
Psychology, Psy.D. (Clinical Psychology)American Psychological AssociationAccredited2023Dr. Liz O'Laughlin
National Association of Schools of Art and Design

Founded in 1944, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 328 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for art and design and art/design-related disciplines, and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other art/design-related endeavors.

National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense

The School of Criminology and Security Studies, Bachelor of Science (BS) in Cybercriminology and Security Studies, Cybercrime Program was recently validated as a Program of Study by the National Security Agency (NSA). As a result, Indiana State University pursued and obtained designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. The NSA recognized and sponsored the CAE-CD with the goal of reducing vulnerability in our national information infrastructure by promoting higher education and research in cyber defense and producing professionals with cyber defense expertise.National Association of Schools of Music

National Association of Schools of Music

Founded in 1924, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 628 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for music and music-related disciplines, and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other music-related endeavors.

American Psychological Association

Founded in 1892, the American Psychological Association (APA) is an organization that establishes professional standards for psychologists. Accreditation signifies that a psychology program meets the rigorous standards set by the APA for education and training in the field and assures potential employers that the program provides a strong foundation for ethical and skillful delivery of psychological services.