ACCREDITATION
The University of Southern California (USC) is fully accredited by several prestigious accrediting bodies, ensuring the highest standards of academic excellence and institutional integrity.
1. Institutional Accreditation:
- USC is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
2. Program-Specific Accreditations:
Many of USC's programs and schools hold additional specialized accreditations from nationally recognized organizations:
- USC Marshall School of Business:
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- USC Viterbi School of Engineering:
- Accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
- USC Rossier School of Education:
- Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
- Keck School of Medicine of USC:
- Accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
- USC School of Pharmacy:
- Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
- USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism:
- Accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC).
- USC Gould School of Law:
- Approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).
- USC School of Architecture:
- Accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
Why Accreditation Matters:
- Ensures the quality and integrity of USC’s academic programs.
- Facilitates credit transfers and graduate admissions.
- Makes students eligible for federal financial aid.
- Recognized globally, enhancing the value of USC degrees.
For more details on USC’s accreditation, visit the WSCUC Accreditation page for USC.