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Lander University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Lander University 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 (www.sacscoc.org).

  • The College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, FL 33602-5730 USA, Telephone: (813) 769-6500, Fax: (813) 769-6559.
  • The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is approved by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing (110 Centerview Dr. Suite 202, Columbia, SC 29210; telephone number: 803-896-4300) and The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Clinical Nurse Leader programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
  • The undergraduate Exercise Science program at Lander University is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355-113th St. N., #7709, Seminole, FL 33775. Telephone: (727) 210-2350.
  • The Teacher Education programs of Lander University are approved by the state of South Carolina and the academic unit is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), 1140 19th St NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036. Telephone: (202) 223-0077.
  • Lander’s Montessori Teacher Education Program offers coursework leading to certification by the American Montessori Society. It is fully accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE), 420 Park Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Telephone: (434) 202-7793.
  • The Bachelor of Science in Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190. Telephone: (703) 437-0700.
  • The Bachelor of Arts in Visual Art and Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2D and 3D Studio programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190. Telephone: (703) 437-0700.