Accreditations

Southern Nazarene University is:

  • An approved four-year senior college for the South Central Region of the Church of the Nazarene.

  • Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC / NCACS) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools with accreditation through the Master’s program. (North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504).

  • Accredited for Master’s degree programs in Theology (Master of Arts), Teacher Education (Master of Arts), Educational Leadership (Master of Arts), Master of Business Administration, Management (Master of Science), Counseling Psychology (Master of Science), Marriage and Family Therapy (Master of Arts), and Nursing (Master of Science).

  • Approved for Teacher Education by the Oklahoma State Board of Education.

  • Accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

  • Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

  • Approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.

  • A member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

  • A member of the National League for Nursing.

  • Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

  • A member of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.

  • A member of the Oklahoma Independent Colleges and Universities.

  • A member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.

  • A member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.

  • Dedicated to the education of Christian youth.