Types of Accreditations
Regional Accreditation and National Accreditation
As of July 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education is no longer using or recognizing the terms "regional accreditation†or “national accreditation.†Instead, accrediting agencies and institutions can use either “institutional accreditation†or “national recognition.†UMGC has chosen to use the term, "institutional accreditation."
Institutional Accreditation
Public and private universities and colleges that offer a wide range of programs typically hold institutional (formerly regional) accreditation. To receive institutional accreditation, a university must pass a peer review by faculty and administrators from similar institutions. All of the institutions within the University System of Maryland, including UMGC, are institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the accrediting body available to Maryland and surrounding states.
Programmatic Accreditation or Recognition
This type of accreditation or recognition is given to a program, rather than to an institution, by a professional association affiliated with a particular academic discipline. It is assigned to an academic program that meets certain requirements set by that professional association.
Accounting Program Recognitions
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
This program is endorsed by the ,Ìý·É³ó¾±³¦³ó , enabling students to pursue and earn the Ìýcredential. IMA’s globally-recognized CMA program assesses advanced accounting and financial management knowledge in areas such as financial planning, analysis, control and decision support—each of which is increasingly critical in meetingÌýthe changing needs of business, and therefore, essential learning for students of accounting and finance.
UMGC is a foundation-level member of theÌýÌýa program established by the and the .ÌýThe Academic Alliance formally recognizes and endorses colleges and universities that introduce students to the internal audit profession and/or offer dedicated internal audit coursework.
Master's Degrees & Graduate Certificates in Accounting
UMGC is a member of the , a program run by the thatÌýrecognizes and reviews higher education coursework in fraud examination.
UMGC is a foundation-level member of theÌýÌýa program established by the and the .ÌýThe Academic Alliance formally recognizes and endorses colleges and universities that introduce students to the internal audit profession and/or offer dedicated internal audit coursework.
Business & Management Program Accreditations & Recognitions
Bachelor of Science & Master of Science in Management Concentration in Human Resource Management
This degree program is recognized as SHRM Academically Aligned and as such, is seen as a top choice for students seeking a career in human resources. Students enrolled in a SHRM HR aligned program are provided with the opportunity to earn their SHRM-CP credential prior to graduating, providing them with a competitive advantage in the job market.
UMGC is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. SHRM Recertification Providers are recognized as a “provider of choice†for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP credential holders working to maintain their credential. HR/HR-related educational offerings identified with the SHRM Recertification Provider badge let credential holders know the program is pre-approved by SHRM for recertification professional development credits (PDCs).
UMGC is recognized by the HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) as a Certification Preparation Provider. This designation indicates that t Â鶹´«Ã½'s HR degree program curriculum aligns with the guidelines for HRCI's Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) and Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) certification exam preparation. PHR® and SPHR® are registered trademarks of the HR Certification Institute.
Master of Business Administration & Doctor of Business Administration
UMGC's School of Business has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. Please view our IACBE memberÌýÌý²¹²Ô»å Public Disclosure of Student Achievement.
Master's in IT / Management Concentrations & Graduate Certificate in Project Management
UMGC's graduate project management programs and concentrations are accredited by theÌý. The programs covered by this designation are the MS in IT: Project Management,ÌýMS in Management: Project Management, and theÌýGraduate Certificate in Project Management.
Completing any project management course in one of these programs earns you 24 project management education hours that can be applied toward the training requirements for theÌýProject Management Professional (PMP)® Credential Examination (35 hours needed) or theÌýCertified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam (23 hours needed).
Please review the individual program pages for more details about this accreditation.
PMP and CAPM are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Cybersecurity Designations
UMGC has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence inÌýCyberÌýDefense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency and as a Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence (CDFAE) by the DC3 AcademicÌýCyberÌýCurriculum Alliance.
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Digital Marketing Program Recognition
Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Marketing
UMGC is an Authorized Licensed Partner of the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI), a leading international professional organization in digital marketing. UMGC’s Undergraduate Digital Marketing Certificate is aligned with DMI standards and part of the network of DMI-accredited programs. UMGC students can take advantage of several benefits through this partnership, including DMI membership, access to DMI materials at a significant discount, and pathways to Ìý²¹²Ô»å Ìý³¦±ð°ù³Ù¾±´Ú¾±³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô²õ.
Education & Teaching Program Accreditation
Master of Arts in Teaching & Master of Education in Instructional Technology
University of Maryland Global Campus is a member in good standing of theÌý, a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The Master of Arts in Teaching and theÌýMaster of Education in Instructional Technology have been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through June 30, 2029. The Master of Arts in Teaching is also approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) as an initial licensure program.
Please note:ÌýThe Master of Arts in Teaching is no longer available to new students.
Healthcare Program Accreditations & Recognition
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
The baccalaureate degree in nursing at t Â鶹´«Ã½ is accredited by the , 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001-2399, 202-887-6791.
Master of Science in Health Information Management & Technology
TheÌýHealth Information Management and Technology program's accreditor of University of Maryland Global Campus is theÌý. The University's accreditation for a master's degree inÌýhealth information management and technology has been reaffirmed through 2030. All inquiries about the program's accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email atÌýinfo@cahiim.org.
UMGC is an Approved Education Partner of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), and our graduates are eligible to take the CAHIMS/CPHIMS (Certified Associate/Professional in Health Information and Management Systems) certification exams.
Certificate Programs: Digital Health Leader/Health Information Management & Data Analytics
±«²Ñ³Ò°ä'²õÌýdigital health leaderÌýgraduate certificate program and health information management and data analyticsÌýundergraduate certificate program are accredited by theÌýÌýin collaboration with theÌý.
These accreditations have been affirmed through 2030. All inquiries about the programs' accreditation status should be directed to CAHIIM.
- Mail:Ìý200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601
- Phone:Ìý(312) 235-3255
- Email:Ìýinfo@cahiim.org
Additional Information
If you need additional information or documentation related to UMGC's accreditation or other federal or state approvals, pleaseÌýemail the Chief Academic Officer at cao-office@umgc.edu.
UMGC is also aÌýconstituent institution of the University System of MarylandÌý²¹²Ô»å is governed by the USM Board of Regents.
UMGC is authorized to provide hybrid courses and student support services at various locations throughout the United States. Learn more about our state authorization.
UMGC is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). University of Maryland Global Campus, 9625 Belvoir Road, Barden Education Center, Building 1017, Room 128, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.
I chose UMGC because it was one of the only schools that were accredited for CAHIIM, specifically for Health Informatics and Health Administration degrees.
Ashley W., Collingdale, PA MS in Health Informatics Administration