Academic Catalog

Accreditations and Approvals

ACCREDITATIONS


Accreditation Statement

NECHE

MCLA is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) - formally New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC).

MCLA received notification of our reaccreditation by NEASC in April 2014, following a campus visit in November 2013 by a team of NEASC peer reviews.

Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Commission indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.  Accreditation by the Commission is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole.  As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.

Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the Commission should be directed to the Office of Academic Affairs. 

Contact information for the NECHE:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100
Burlington, MA 01803-4514
781-425-7785 or info@neche.org


ACBSP

The Department of Business Administration and Economics offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science in business administration that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Contact information for the ACBSP U.S. World Headquarters:

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
11520 West 119th Street
Overland Park, KS 66213
Phone: (913) 339-9356
Fax: (913) 339-6226
Website: https://acbsp.org/
Email: info@acbsp.org


JRCERT

The Health Sciences - Radiologic Technology Concentration, B.S. is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The program has a full 8-year accreditation with the next review date in September 2024. 

Contact information for the JRCERT:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 North Wacker Drive, Ste 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Fax: 312-704-5304
Website: www.jrcert.org 
E-mail: mail@jrcert.org


APPROVALS


Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Commonwealth Honors Program

MCLA's Commonwealth Honors Program undergoes a rigorous accreditation process involving a comprehensive self-study, and site visits, with the final approval given by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education.


MABORN (Initial Approval)

The MCLA nursing program prepares graduates to take the National Council Licensing Examination in Nursing for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), a required credential for nursing practice. On March 28, 2023, MCLA was granted Initial Approval status through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (MABORN) for the operation of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program.  Full approval will be sought once the first nursing cohort graduates in May 2027.

Board of Registration in Nursing
239 Causeway Street, Suite 500, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 973-0900
www.mass.gov/dph/boards/rn