Accreditation

Rosenberg School of Optometry - Accredited School of Optometry in the United States

As stated on the ACOE website, both the U.S. Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation recognize the ACOE as a reliable authority concerning the quality of education of the programs the Council accredits. ACOE accreditation means the programs that have attained accredited status:

  • Meet the Council's standards of educational effectiveness; and
  • Show a demonstrated commitment to quality assessment and improvement.

For more information on the ACOE and the accreditation process, please visit the ACOE website.

The professional optometric degree program at the Rosenberg School of Optometry has been granted the status of "Accredited" from the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE), 243 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141 — Telephone 800-365-2219. UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry holds the "Accredited" status effective March 20, 2013. The next evaluation visit is currently scheduled for July 2030.

The classification of "Accredited" indicates that the program generally meets the ACOE standards for accreditation. The Council finds the UIWRSO to be in full compliance with all of the ACOE standards.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Stamp of AccreditationUniversity of the Incarnate Word is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, doctorate and professional degrees. University of the Incarnate Word also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of the Incarnate Word 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).