Rend Lake College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1969. The HLC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Harold Washington College is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a regional accrediting body. The architecture program, offering associate-level degrees, does not hold specialized accreditation from the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), as NAAB accredits professional Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture, and Doctor of Architecture degrees.
Wenatchee Valley College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). As of August 11, 2025, WVC holds a 'Non-Compliance Warning' status due to issues related to handling staff complaints and harassment procedures.
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Manor College is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), an institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additionally, various associate degree programs hold specialized accreditations from bodies such as the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for certain business programs, the Commission on Dental Accreditation for dental hygiene and dental assisting programs, and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) for the Veterinary Technology Program.
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William Rainey Harper College is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The Architectural Studies program, being a transfer-oriented associate's degree, does not hold specialized programmatic accreditation typically found for professional bachelor's or master's architecture degrees.
Institution permanently closed as of August 31, 2022. Prior to closure, it was accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). No specific architecture program accreditation found.
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Millsaps College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, Master of Accountancy, and Master of Business Administration degrees. The college is also approved by the American Association of University Women and the University Senate of the United Methodist Church. The Else School of Management's business programs are accredited by AACSB International, and the Chemistry Department is accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS).
Monmouth College holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accrediting body recognized in the United States. The period of accreditation is from January 1, 1913, to the present, with an 'Accredited' status by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.
Lafayette College is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). As the college primarily offers an Architectural Studies Minor and not a professional architecture degree, it does not hold program-specific accreditation from the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). The last reaffirmation of accreditation was in 2019, with the next self-study evaluation scheduled for 2027-2028.
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Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The HLC reaccreditation was extended for 10 years in 2025, through 2034-2035. Its Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design program holds specialized accreditation from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). Additionally, the BFA in Art Education is approved by the Colorado Department of Education for initial K-12 visual arts teacher licensure.
Humber's Architectural Technology program is recognized by the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (AATO) as meeting the academic requirements for acceptance into the internship program leading to certification as an Accredited Architectural Technologist – Member of the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (MAATO) upon completion of the official Lecture Series and passing the provincial Accreditation Examinations.
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Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Reaffirmation is scheduled for 2027.
Spelman College does not have an architecture program, and therefore, no specific architecture (NAAB) accreditation. Spelman College is a regionally accredited liberal arts institution.
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Programmes are accredited by a number of prestigious validating bodies. For Interior Design, the awarding body is QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) for Level 5 Certificate.