Program Accreditations

Program Accreditations, also known as Specialized Accreditations, are provided by external professional agencies that evaluate programs and degrees for the College. These specialized accreditations are both discipline-based and associated with national professional associations and state licensing.

In addition to program-level accreditations, Dunwoody is accredited at the institutional level by the Higher Learning Commission. Although these accreditations are separate, the HLC does recognize the standards set by professional bodies and in determining whether an institution meets HLC requirements, HLC may consider the reports, action letters and information of other recognized accreditors previously or currently associated with the institution (See Relations With Other Accrediting Agencies (COMM.C.10.020) | Policies (hlcommission.org)

Construction Project Management, A.A.S.

Accredited July 31, 2022 
Awarded 5 Years through July 31, 2027 

American Council for Construction Education (ACCE)

Automotive Service Technology, A.A.S.

Accredited through October 1, 2024
(Initial Accreditation: May 1994) 

ASE Education Foundation

Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing, A.A.S.

Accredited through January 1, 2028
(Initial Accreditation: August 2007) 

ASE Education Foundation

Interior Design, B.S.

Accredited April 2020
Awarded 6 Years, through April 2026
(Initial Accreditation: July 2013) 

Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)

Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

Accredited October 1, 2019
Next Review 2027-2028 

Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET

Industrial Engineering Technology, B.S.

Accredited October 1, 2019
Next Review 2027-2028
(Initial Accreditation: 2014; Reaccredited: 2017) 

Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET

HVACR Systems Servicing, A.A.S.

Accredited August 2019
Awarded 6 Years through 2025
(Initial Accreditation: May 2007; Reaccredited 2013) 

HVAC Excellence

Sheet Metal & HVAC Installation, Certificate

Accredited August 2019
Awarded 6 Years through 2025
(Initial Accreditation: May 2007; Reaccredited 2013) 

HVAC Excellence

HVAC Installation & Residential Service, A.A.S.

Accredited August 2019
Awarded 6 Years through 2025
(Initial Accreditation: May 2007; Reaccredited 2013) 

HVAC Excellence

Radiologic Technology, A.A.S.

Accredited February 2020
Awarded 8 Years through 2028
(Initial Accreditation: 2009) 

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

Bachelor of Architecture, B.ARCH

Accredited January 1, 2019
Awarded 3 Years through 2022
(Next Visit Extended to 2023 due to COVID) 

National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)

Machine Tool Technology, A.A.S.

Accredited April 25, 2019
Awarded 5 Years through 2024
(Initial Accreditation: April 2014) 

National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)

Specialized Accreditors

The following accrediting bodies or agencies have accredited or approved one or more Dunwoody programs:

ABET, INC

www.abet.org

ABET is a non-profit accrediting body for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, engineering technology.

ACCE

www.acce-hq.org

The American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to becoming a leading global advocate of quality construction education; and promoting, supporting, and accrediting quality construction education programs.

ASE Education Foundation

www.ase.com

The ASE Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that examines the structure and resources of training programs and evaluates them against nationally-accepted standards of quality.

Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)

accredit-id.org/

The Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) is a non-profit accrediting organization for interior design education programs at colleges and universities in the United States and internationally.

HVAC Excellence

www.escogroup.org/hvac/

HVAC Excellence is an organization established to improve the technical competency of the HVACR industry. This is accomplished through the validation of the technical education programs

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

www.jrcert.org/ | Dunwoody Radiologic Technology

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) is the agency recognized for the accreditation of educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry.

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

 MN Department of Labor and Industry | Dunwoody Electrical Construction & Maintenance

The Electrical Construction & Maintenance major is approved by the MN Department of Labor & Industry as a two-year electrical program.

National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)

www.naab.org | Dunwoody Bachelor of Architecture

The NAAB accredits professional degrees in architecture offered by institutions with U.S. regional accreditation.

National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)

www.nims-skills.org/web/nims/home

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is a metalworking trade association that sets skills standards for the industry, certifies individual skills against the standards, and accredits training programs that meet NIMS standards.