Accreditations
Northwestern is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Department/program accreditations include the following:
| Athletic training |
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
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| Business |
Accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
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| Education |
1 of 4 Iowa colleges accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
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| Nursing |
Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
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| Social work |
1 of 10 Iowa colleges with baccalaureate programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) |
