Accreditation
University
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Columbia International University is accredited to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees. Columbia International University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Columbia International University 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.
Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (ABHE)
(5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407-207-0808) to grant certificates and degrees at the Associate, Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctoral levels. The ABHE Commission on Accreditation’s recognition with the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) includes certificates, diplomas, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees, including doctoral degrees. The Commission’s scope of recognition with the U.S. Department of Education does not include doctoral education.
Education
Association for Christian Schools International Higher Education Accreditation Program (HEAP)
The College of Education is accredited by the ACSI’s Commission on Accreditation.
South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE)
The following education programs are approved by the state for teacher certification: BS and MAT Early Childhood Education (PK–3), BS and MAT Elementary Education (2–6), BME Music Education-Choral (PK–12).
Seminary
Commission on Accrediting of The Association of Theological Schools (ATS)
Columbia Biblical Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of The Association of Theological Schools and is approved to offer the following degrees: MA in Bible Exposition; MA Care & Counseling; MA in Chaplaincy; MA in Ministry Studies; MA (Missiological Studies); MA (Theological Studies); Doctor of Ministry Leadership.
In February 2022, the ATS Board of Commissioners approved a three-year experiment to offer a non-residential PhD degree as an exception to Standard 5.15, through a combination of online courses (synchronous and asynchronous) and one-on-one faculty mentoring sessions.
Counseling
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Accreditation for the Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling and Post-graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Certificate. Contact CACREP at 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 510, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 or call 703-535-5990.
Nursing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Columbia International University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
