Approvals and Accreditation

Mary Murphy University Registrar, B.S. in Secondary Education, French, University of Minnesota

Krista O’Connor Director of the Student Success Center, M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rider University

Judy Pruitt Director, T.J. Jones Library, M.A. in Library Science, University of Missouri

Lucas Sutter Academic Specialist of the Student Success Center, M.A. in Higher Education, Geneva College

Jill Trites Academic Specialist of the Student Success Center, M.A. in TESL/Applied Linguistics, University of Minnesota

APPROVALS

North Central University is approved by the Department of Education of the State of Minnesota for training of veterans and war orphans under Public Laws 358, 634, 87-815. North Central University has Minnesota State Board of Teaching approval which allows certification for teachers in elementary education K-6 with endorsements in 5-8 Communication Arts & Literature, 5-8 Mathematics, and 5-8 Social Studies, as well as for 5-12 Communication Arts & Literature, 5-12 Mathematics, 5-12 Social Studies, and K-12 Vocal and Classroom Music. North Central University's social work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education which allows for certification/licensure of graduates from approved programs. North Central University is approved by the United States Department of Justice for the training of foreign students. It is approved by the State of Minnesota, Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, for the training of students with disability handicaps. North Central University is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.

ACCREDITATION

North Central University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. This association is a participating member of the Council on Higher Education. North Central University is listed in the directory of Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education and Programs. This directory is published by the American Council on Education. Questions pertaining to accrediting issues may be directed to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Questions pertaining to the conformity of North Central University to the criteria of the Higher Learning Commission may be directed to the Higher Learning Commission (see contact information below):

Higher Learning Commission 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602 Tel: 1.800.621.7440 hlcommision.org