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Сòòò½ÎÛÎÛÊÓƵ of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, also called Сòòò½ÎÛÎÛÊÓƵ, is accredited by the (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Сòòò½ÎÛÎÛÊÓƵ also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Сòòò½ÎÛÎÛÊÓƵ may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404)-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website,

Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine

The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program is accredited by the  (LCME), the body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for accreditation of programs of medical education leading to the M.D. degree in the United States. It is jointly sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges and the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association. Accreditation surveys occur approximately every eight years with the most recent being in January 2019. Re-accreditation assures our stakeholders that our medical education program meets or exceeds nationally accepted standards of quality. The LCME continued full accreditation for the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine for a period of eight years. With the eight-year term, the next LCME full survey visit for the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine will take place in the 2026-27 academic year. 

The Deaf Education and Hearing Science (M.D.E.H.S.) program is accredited by the , 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900. The Council is an organization sponsored by eight national premiere organizations in deafness and maintains high standards for persons working with dead and/or hard-of-hearing students in all educational settings. For more information about the Council, please see: 

School of Dentistry

All educational programs in the School of Dentistry are accredited by the , a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the . The Commission’s last site visit was in October 2019.  All programs in the School of Dentistry are currently accredited. The Commission on Dental Accreditation may be contacted by phone at 1-800-621-8098. The Commission is located at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611. 

School of Health Professions

Emergency Health Sciences

The Department of Emergency Health Sciences Paramedic Certification Program is accredited by the (CAAHEP) by recommendation of the (CoAEMSP). CoAEMSP may be contacted at 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, phone 214-703-8445.

Medical Laboratory Sciences

The Medical Laboratory Sciences programs are accredited by the  (NAACLS).  The agency may be contacted at 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119, phone (773)-714-8886. 

Occupational Therapy

The Occupational Therapy program is accredited through the  (ACOTE). The council may be contacted at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929, phone (301)-652-6611.   

Physical Therapy

The Physical Therapy program is accredited by the .  The commission may be contacted at 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085, phone 800-999-2782. 

Physician Assistant Studies

The Physician Assistant Studies' program is accredited by the  (ARC-PA). The commission may be contacted at 3325 Paddocks Parkway, Suite 345, Suwanee, GA 30024, phone (770)-476-1224. 

Respiratory Care

The Respiratory Care programs are accredited by the .  The commission may be contacted at 264 Precision Blvd., Telford, TN 37690, phone (817)-283-2835. 

Speech-Language Pathology

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in Speech-Language Pathology at Сòòò½ÎÛÎÛÊÓƵ of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is accredited by the , 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

School of Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.), Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Programs, as well as the Post-Graduate Certificate, are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The Doctor of Nursing Practice-Nurse Anesthesia Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. Additionally, the BSN Program is fully approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
P: (202)-887-6791

Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906
Rosemont, IL 60018-5603
P: (224)-275-9130

Texas Board of Nursing
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460
Austin, TX 78701-3944
P: (512)-305-7400

School of Public Health

The Master of Public Health (MPH) Program is accredited by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The