MEC is proud to announce our new academic partnership with Southern New Hampshire University.
As a private, nonprofit university, we’ve set out to provide high-quality, innovative pathways to meet the needs of all students. Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) has had a long-standing commitment to providing innovative, flexible programs for students, particularly those whose educational needs are underserved. Our partnership programs offer a variety of graduate-level matriculating and non-matriculating credit for high-quality, innovative learning, and professional development that goes above and beyond the classroom.
In partnership with Southern New Hampshire University, Maine Educators’ Consortium provides graduate-level professional development courses. Upon completion, these courses are transcripted and will be made available through the Office of the University Registrar.
Southern New Hampshire University – Accreditation:
New England Commission of Higher Education
Southern New Hampshire University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). All Programs offered by SNHU are encompassed by this regional accreditation.
Inquiries regarding accreditations should be emailed to accreditation@snhu.edu.
Individuals may also contact:
New England Commission of Higher Education
3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100
Burlington, MA 01803-4514
781.425.7785
info@neche.org
The New England Commission of Higher Education is the regional accreditation agency for colleges and universities in the six New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a reliable authority on the quality of education for the institutions it accredits. The Commission is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), affirming that its standards and processes are consistent with the quality, improvement, and accountability expectations that CHEA has established. Recognition by the Department of Education provides access to federal financial aid for U.S. students attending institutions accredited by the Commission.
Degree Granting Approval
New Hampshire Department of Education, Division of Higher Education – Higher Education Commission
Southern New Hampshire University maintains degree-granting approval from the New Hampshire Department of Education, Division of Higher Education – Higher Education Commission.
Programmatic Accreditations:
In addition to regional accreditation, certain SNHU undergraduate and graduate programs also carry specialized programmatic accreditations.
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
Many of the undergraduate and graduate business programs offered by Southern New Hampshire University are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Business programs that are currently not listed as ACBSP accredited may become accredited upon eligibility.
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
The B.S. in Health Information Management program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master’s degree program in nursing at Southern New Hampshire University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202.887.6791.
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
The Elementary Education program at Southern New Hampshire University has been awarded CAEP accreditation by the Inquiry Brief Commission of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Please access the following documents by clicking on the hyperlinks: Summary of the Case; Decision Letter; CAEP Annual Reporting Measures.
Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
Southern New Hampshire University is an applicant for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health. The accreditation review will address the Master of Public Health and the Master of Public Health with a concentration in Global Health programs. Other degrees and areas of study offered by this institution will not be included in the unit of accreditation review. Additional information can be found on the CEPH website.
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)
The baccalaureate degree in Mechanical Engineering and the baccalaureate degree in Aeronautical Engineering offered by Southern New Hampshire University’s College of Engineering, Technology and Aeronautics (CETA) are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
New Hampshire State Department of Education for Teacher Certification
Please review the list of New Hampshire-approved collegiate programs of preparation for the education professions.
Professional Science Master’s
The following SNHU Master’s Degree programs have been approved for affiliation as a PSM degree by the PSM National Office: Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Information Technology.
Assessment
Southern New Hampshire University programs complete a comprehensive review on a 3-5 year schedule. This review includes analysis of program outcomes and involves multiple constituents across the University, including department chairs, executive directors, assessment committees, and academic leadership. The University continually fosters transparency within program and course creation, assessment and evaluation, and alignment of program outcomes. In addition, all Southern New Hampshire University faculty are either academically or professionally qualified to teach, per the institutions credentialing requirements.