Institutional Accreditation
Keiser University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctorate degrees. Keiser University may also offer certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Keiser University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). Please note: General inquiries about Keiser University, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Keiser University and not to the Commission’s office.
Programmatic Accreditation
Accounting
The following accounting programs at Keiser University-Ft. Lauderdale Campus and its off-campus instructional sites hold separate accounting accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP): Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Master of Accountancy. The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting is accredited by ACBSP for business, and the Associate of Arts in Accounting is not within the scope of specialized accreditation from ACBSP.
Allied Health
Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Medical Assisting, Daytona Beach campus, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 9355-113th St. N, #7709 Seminole FL 33775, (727) 210-2350.
Business Administration
The following business programs at the Keiser University Ft. Lauderdale Campus and its off-campus instructional sites are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs: Associate of Arts in Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration: Automotive Dealership Management, Masters of Business Administration, and Doctor of Business Administration. The Accrediting Council for Business Schools and Programs can be reached at ACBSP US World Headquarters, 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66213, (913) 339-9356 acbsp.org.
Chiropractic
The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at the Keiser University College of Chiropractic Medicine is awarded programmatic accreditation with imposed probation by The Council on Chiropractic Education, 8049 North 85th Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258-4321, Phone: (480) 443-8877, Website: www.cce-usa.org.
Culinary Arts
Keiser University Center for Culinary Arts Programs, Sarasota, Tallahassee and Melbourne campuses, are accredited by the American Culinary Federation Inc., 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, Florida 32095, (904) 824-4468, www.acfchefs.org.
Keiser University Center for Culinary Arts Baking and Patry Programs, Sarasota and Tallahassee campuses, are accredited by the American Culinary Federation Inc., 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, Florida 32095, (904) 824-4468, www.acfchefs.org.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Keiser University’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Daytona Beach (concentrations: abdomen-extended and obstetrics/gynecology), Fort Lauderdale (concentrations: abdomen-extended, obstetrics/ gynecology and vascular), Fort Myers (concentrations: abdomen-extended, obstetrics/gynecology and vascular), Melbourne (concentrations: abdomen-extended and obstetrics/gynecology) and New Port Richey (concentrations: abdomen-extended and obstetrics/gynecology) campuses, are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 9355-113th St. N, #7709 Seminole FL 33775. Website: www.caahep.org. The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) has accredited the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
Health Information Management
The Bachelor Degree Health Information Management program at Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale campus, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), http://cahiim.org.
Histotechnology
Keiser University’s Histotechnology program, Orlando campus, is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, Illinois 60018-5119, (773) 714-8880, (773) 714-8886 (fax), [email protected],http://www.naacls.org.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Keiser University’s Medical Laboratory Technician programs, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando Campuses are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, Illinois 60018, 773-714-8880. E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.naacls.org.
The Keiser University Orlando campus is seeking programmatic accreditation for its Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, Illinois 60018. The program is in the process of collecting and compiling data to submit for accreditation. The accreditation process may take up to two years, however completion of the accreditation site survey does not assure that the Medical Laboratory Science program will be granted accreditation status. If the program attains “Serious Applicant Status” prior to graduation, graduates will be eligible to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Medical Laboratory Scientist examination immediately upon completion of the program.
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Keiser University’s Lakeland campus Nuclear Medicine Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology 2000 W. Danforth Rd. STE 130, #203 Edmond, OK 73003 Phone: (405) 285-0546 [email protected]
Nurse Anesthesia
The Keiser University Nurse Anesthesia Programs (master and doctoral levels) are accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), 10275 West Higgins Road, Suite 906, Rosemont, Illinois 60018-5603 (224) 275-9130. https://www.coacrna.org/ The program’s next review by the COA is scheduled for May 2023.
Nursing
Twelve Keiser University campuses are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404-975-5000, fax 404-975-5020. www.acenursing.org. Click here for a campus-by-campus list of accreditation statements for Keiser University associate nursing programs.
Nursing
The Baccalaureate degree programs in nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. For more information about Keiser University’s BSN programs visit the program page.
The Master’s degree programs in nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-877-6791.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-877-6791.
Nutrition and Dietetics
The Keiser University Master of Science in Nutrition with Distance Learning Internship (KU-MS/DI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, USA, 800-877-1600 ext. 5400 eatright.org/acend.
The Keiser University Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition – Coordinated Program offered at the Melbourne, Lakeland, Pembroke Pines, and Port St Lucie campuses is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, USA, 800-877-1600 ext. 5400 eatright.org/acend.
Occupational Therapy
The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Bridge program at the Keiser University Ft. Lauderdale Campus and Keiser University Fort Myers Campus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). ACOTE can be reached at the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, American Occupational Therapy Association, 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929, phone: (301) 652-AOTA, website: https://acoteonline.org/schools/ot-masters/.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Keiser University’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program, Daytona, Ft. Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Pembroke Pines, Tallahassee, Tampa and West Palm Beach campuses, are fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). ACOTE can be reached at the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, American Occupational Therapy Association: 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929, Phone: (301) 652-AOTA, Web: http://www.acoteonline.org.
The occupational therapy assistant program at Keiser University-Melbourne, Melbourne, Florida, was placed on Probationary Accreditation effective April 22, 2023, because the area of noncompliance related to 2018 Standard A.6.4 (certification exam pass rate) is so serious that the capability of the program to provide acceptable educational experiences for the students is threatened. In addition, based on review of the 2023 Annual Report, ACOTE determined that the program was in noncompliance with 2018 Standard A.4.4 (published policies). ACOTE voted to grant the program’s request to extend the time frame for compliance with 2018 Standard A.6.4 until August 2024.
The occupational therapy assistant program at Keiser University-Orlando, Orlando, Florida, was placed on Probationary Accreditation effective April 22, 2023, because the area of noncompliance related to 2018 Standard A.6.4 (certification exam pass rate) is so serious that the capability of the program to provide acceptable educational experiences for the students is threatened. In addition, based on review of the 2023 Annual Report, ACOTE determined that the program was in noncompliance with 2018 Standard A.4.4 (published policies). ACOTE voted to grant the program’s request to extend the time frame for compliance with 2018 Standard A.6.4 until August 2024.
Physical Therapist Assistant
The Physical Therapist Assistant programs at Keiser University’s Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Melbourne, Lakeland and Fort Myers Campuses are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia, 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected]; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call Fort Lauderdale 954-776-4456, Jacksonville 904-296-3440, Miami 305-596-2226, Melbourne 321-409-4800, or Fort Myers 239-277-1336; or email Fort Lauderdale: [email protected], Jacksonville: [email protected]; Miami: [email protected]; Melbourne: [email protected]; Lakeland: [email protected] and Fort Myers: [email protected]
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Keiser University-Sarasota is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected]; website: http://www.capteonline.org. The program’s current status is probationary accreditation; for more information visit this link: https://www.capteonline.org/globalassets/capte-docs/recent-actions/capte-decision-spring-2023-14-day.pdf. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 941-907-3900 or email [email protected].
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Keiser University-West Palm Beach is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected]; website: http://www.capteonline.org. The program’s current status is probationary accreditation; for more information visit this link: https://www.capteonline.org/globalassets/capte-docs/recent-actions/capte-30-day-notice-list-2023-spring.pdf. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 561-471-6000 or email [email protected]
Radiologic Technology
Keiser University’s Radiologic Technology program, Daytona Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Lakeland, Melbourne, Sarasota, Tampa, and West Palm Beach campuses, is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300, www.jrcert.org.
Respiratory Therapy
The AS Degree Respiratory Therapy program at Keiser University located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, program number 200571, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com) 264 Precision Blvd. Telford, TN 37690, Tel. (817) 283-2835.
Surgical Technology
Keiser University’s Surgical Technology program, Clearwater campus, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355-113th St. N, #7709 Seminole FL 33775, Phone 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA), 19751 East Mainstreet, Suite #339 Parker, CO 80138, (303)694-9262, email: [email protected].
