Accrediting Agencies and Regulatory Bodies
North Park University is accredited as an institution by the Higher Learning Commission, is regulated to operate in the State of Illinois by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, and has reciprocity agreements with NC-SARA. In addition, many other programs of study at the University have specialized programmatic accreditation, as outlined below. These affiliations help ensure that our programs meet quality and educational standards.
Program of Study |
Accrediting Agency |
| Athletic Training | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 1361 Park St. Clearwater, FL 33756 Phone: (727) 210-2350 Fax: (727) 210-2354 |
| School of Business and Nonprofit Management | International Assembly for Business Education P.O. Box 3960 Olathe, KS 66063 Phone: (913) 631-3009 Fax: (913) 631-9154 |
| School of Education | Illinois State Board of Education for Teacher Certification Programs 100 N. 1st St. Springfield, IL 62777 Phone: (866) 262-6663 Illinois Board of Higher Education |
| School of Nursing and Health Sciences | The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at North Park University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing programs are approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. |
| School of Music | National Association of Schools of Music 11250 Roger Bacon Dr. Suite 21 Reston, VA 20190 Phone: (703) 437-0700 Fax: (703) 437-6312 |
| North Park Theological Seminary | The Association of Theological Schools 10 Summit Park Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15275 Phone: (412) 788-6505 Fax: (412) 788-6510 |