
Specialized program accreditation processes set standards for professional or other specialized programs (e.g., nursing, business, medicine, law) and evaluate the ability of the individual program to meet these standards. Though these standards may be very similar to those set by the Higher Learning Commission, the standards apply only to the specific program and not the institution as a whole.
A number of non-academic programs (e.g., human research protection, student counseling services, research and compliance) are also eligible for accreditation. Creighton University’s commitment to quality and integrity in individual academic and non-academic programs is evidenced in the number of Creighton’s academic and non-academic programs that have successfully achieved specialized accreditation.
Creighton University is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit by hours by boards of dentistry.
Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education is the first university in the nation to receive joint accreditation provider status with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Learn more about health sciences continuing education at Creighton.
The Human Subject Research Program is accredited by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP).
Research and Compliance is accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC International), a voluntary accrediting organization that enhances the quality of research, teaching, and testing by promoting humane, responsible animal care and use. It provides advice and independent assessments to participating institutions and accredits those that meet or exceed applicable standards.
Student Counseling Services, a division of Student Life, is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Service (IACS).
Student Health Services, a division of Student Life, is one of only 16 college health centers in the nation accredited as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Ambulatory healthcare organizations seeking accreditation by AAAHC undergo an extensive self-assessment and on-site survey by AAAHC expert surveyors – physicians, nurses and administrators who are actively involved in ambulatory healthcare.
Creighton is a member of three organizations, American College and University President's Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, Energy Star Partner, Fair Trade Colleges and Universities and Tree Campus USA.
We welcome input and ideas from all students, staff, faculty and others.
You may direct comments and questions to Contact_Us-HLC@creighton.edu
For specific inquiries about the University’s affiliation with HLC, please contact:
Gail Jensen, PhD
Creighton University Accreditation Liaison Officer to HLC
402.280.3727
gailjensen@creighton.edu
For HLC general information, including policies/procedures for filing complaints, visit the HLC website.