What is Accreditation?
Accreditation is a process of recognizing educational levels of performance and ensuring levels of quality at an institution.
LCU's Accreditation
Lubbock Christian University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of Lubbock Christian 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 (www.sacscoc.org).
Other Accreditation
- The Lubbock Christian University teacher education programs are accredited by the Texas Education Agency Educator Certification and Standards, 1701 North Congress Avenue WBT 5-100, Austin, Texas 78701.
- The Lubbock Christian University Bachelor of Social Work degree program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, 1725 Duke Street, Suite 500, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, 703.683.8080.
- The graduate nursing program at Lubbock Christian University Department of Nursing located in Lubbock, Texas is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, 404.975.5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the graduate nursing program is continuing accreditation.
- Effective October 9, 2023, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). This candidacy status expires on October 9, 2025.
- The undergraduate nursing program at Lubbock Christian University Department of Nursing located in Lubbock, Texas is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, 404.975.5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the undergraduate nursing program is continuing accreditation.
- The Lubbock Christian University Business programs offered through the Lubbock Christian University School of Business are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACSBP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213. For information on specific program accreditation, see the School of Business section of the catalog.