Northern New Mexico College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604,  www.hlcommission.org 800.621.7440.

 

Northern gained candidacy status in 1975, and full accreditation status in 1982. In 2001, we joined the HLC's Academic Quality Improvement Program.

While expanding both its mission and its services, Northern undertook candidacy for accreditation with the HLC. The Technical-Vocational School had already been granted candidacy for accreditation (1977-1982). Accreditation by the HLC for Northern as a community college was officially declared on 20 March 1982; reaffirmation of accreditation was granted 1987, and again for ten years in 1994. Since then, Northern has obtained accreditation for programs from Engineering to Nursing.

In addition to regional accreditation, Northern’s educational offerings are accredited or approved by other agencies.

Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission

The Bachelor of Engineering in Information Engineering Technology Program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, www.abet.org 410.347.7700.

 

accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABETThe Bachelor of Engineering in Electromechanical Engineering Technology Program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, www.abet.org 410.347.7700.

Accreditation is proof that the quality of an academic program meets the standards of the profession.

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Northern's Associate Degree Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, www.acenursing.org  404-975-5000.

 

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The baccalaureate degree in nursing at Northern New Mexico College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation (202) 887-6791.

 

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The College of Business Administration's bachelor's and associate degree programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), www.acbsp.org  913-339-9356

 

 

NM PED LogoThe College’s occupational courses are approved by the New Mexico State Department of Public Education; the Barbering, Cosmetology, and Nursing programs are approved by their respective state licensing boards.

State approval for benefits under Title 38 USC for veterans and other eligible persons has been granted by the New Mexico Veterans Service Commission.

 

CAEP logoThe Department of Teacher Education’s Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, and the Alternative Licensure Program: Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and are CAEP Accreditation Eligible.

 

NM PED LogoThe Department of Teacher Education’s Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Alternative Licensure Program: Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education are approved and accredited by the New Mexico State Department of Public Education