Master degree accreditations
Discover our master's programs with specialized accreditations, offering advanced education and recognized professional standards.
Master's program specialized accreditations
Master degrees in business accreditation
The following master degrees at St. Ambrose University are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs:
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) recognizes institutions committed to continuous improvement that ensures their business program will give students the skills employers want. Explore student achievement data from our College of Business.
Master of Physician Assistant Studies accreditation and licensure
Accreditation-Continued: The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the St. Ambrose University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by St. Ambrose University. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARCPA Standards.
Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be 2029 March. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.
SAU’s MPAS program accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website.
For more details, download St. Ambrose University’s MPAS documents:
- MPAS Program Competencies
- MPAS Degree Requirements and Course Sequence
- MPAS Exam Performance Summary
Licensure by state
Speech-language pathology is a professional licensure program at St. Ambrose University. Educational requirements are noted for all states. Requirements may, however, change at the discretion of the state, and as such, interested applicants and current candidates for licensure should consult with licensure boards within jurisdictions of interest. MPAS Licensure by State.
Master of Public Health accreditation
The Master of Public Health program at St. Ambrose University has achieved accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools of public health and public health programs. The CEPH acted to accredit the MPH program at its meeting June 1-3, 2022. The accreditation term is for five years, extending to July 1, 2027. The program's initial accreditation date was recorded as June 15, 2019. A copy of the accreditation report is available upon request by emailing mph@sau.edu.
Master of Social Work accreditation and licensure
The MSW Program in the St. Ambrose University School of Social Work was granted reaffirmation of accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) for the maximum of 8 years in October 2019.
On November 8, 2021, the Council on Social Work Education's Commission on Accreditation granted initial accreditation to the Bachelor of Social Work Program at St. Ambrose University through October 2029. Since candidacy status was granted in the academic year of 2019-2020, students admitted to the BSW program in the fall of 2019 and after are considered to have graduated from an accredited social work program upon the COA granting Initial Accreditation.
The following documents describe our program competencies, learning outcomes, and licensure, and more:
- MSW Program Competencies
- MSW Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
- SSW Field Education Manual 2025-26
- MSW Student Policy Manual 2025-26
Licensure by state
Social work is a professional licensure program at St. Ambrose University. Educational requirements are noted for all states. Requirements may, however, change at the discretion of the state, and as such, interested applicants and current candidates for licensure should consult with licensure boards within jurisdictions of interest. MSW Licensure by State.
MS in Speech-Language Pathology accreditation and licensure
The SAU Master of Science (M.S.) residential education program in speech-language pathology at St. Ambrose University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, MD, 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
Review MSLP ASHA Accreditation Requirements for Certification (pdf).
Read our MSLP Strategic Plan Executive Summary (pdf).
Our MSLP program adheres to the following policies:
- CAA Complaint Policy
- SAU Student Handbook 2025-26
- MSLP Admission Appeal Process
- Proficiency in English: Our program follows the guidance set forth in ASHA's technical report. Please see our Language Proficiency page for additional information.
Licensure by state
Speech-language pathology is a professional licensure program at St. Ambrose University. Educational requirements are noted for all states. Requirements may, however, change at the discretion of the state, and as such, interested applicants and current candidates for licensure should consult with licensure boards within jurisdictions of interest. MSLP Licensure by State.
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