Institutional Accreditation
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. LSUHSC-NO also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of LSUHSC-NO 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 (www.sacscoc.org).
This statement is published exclusively for accreditation-related purposes and not for inquiries regarding admissions or general educational policies or practices of the institution. LSUHSC-NO was last reviewed and reaffirmed by SACSCOC in 2015. The next scheduled review takes place in 2025.
Programmatic Accreditation
| School | Program |
Accrediting Body |
Last Review |
Next Review | |||
| School of Allied Health Professions |
Audiology (AUD)
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Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology | 2018 | 2026 | |||
| Cardiopulmonary Science: Cardiovascular Sonography (BS) |
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology |
2016 | 2026 | ||||
| Cardiopulmonary Science: Respiratory Therapy (BS) | Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care | 2021 | 2031 | ||||
| Counseling (MHS) | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs | 2024 | 2032 | ||||
| Medical Laboratory Science (BS) | National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences | 2019 | 2029 | ||||
| Occupational Therapy (MOT) | Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education | 2019 | 2029 | ||||
| Physical Therapy (DPT) | Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education | 2019 | 2029 | ||||
| Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) | Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant | 2017 | 2027 | ||||
| Speech-Language Pathology (MCD) | Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology | 2018 | 2026 | ||||
| School of Dentistry |
Dental Hygiene (BS) |
Commission on Dental Accreditation | 2024 | 2031 | |||
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Dental Laboratory Technology (AS) |
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Dentistry (DDS) |
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Dentistry (MSD) |
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| School of Medicine |
Medicine (MD) |
Liaison Committee on Medical Education | 2017 | 2025 | |||
| School of Nursing |
Nurse Anesthesia (DNP) |
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Commission on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs |
2023 | 2033 | |||
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Nurse-Midwife (DNP) |
2022* *Pre-accreditation status |
2025 | |||||
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Nursing (BSN/MSN) |
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | 2018 |
2028 | ||||
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Nursing Practice (DNP) |
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| School of Public Health |
Biostatistics (MS/PhD) |
Council on Education for Public Health | 2019 | 2026 | |||
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Community Health Sciences (PhD) |
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Epidemiology (PhD) |
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Public Health (BS/MPH) |
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