Accreditation
In April 2025, the Arnold School achieved CEPH reaccreditation as a result of a two-year self-study, which began in November 2022 and concluded with a three-day site visit in October 2024.
Below are links to our 2024 self-study and CEPH’s final reaccreditation report.
In addition to our school-wide CEPH accreditation, the following programs hold program-specific accreditation:
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CAHME Accreditation
The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program in the Department of Health Services Policy and Management at the University of South Carolina is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). For more information please go to the program’s webpage.
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CAPTE Accreditation
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of South Carolina is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
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CAA Accreditation
The Master of Science in Speech-language Pathology program (residential and distance education modalities) is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
The current accreditation period is from February 1, 2025 - January 31, 2033, continuing accreditation for almost 60 years. -

CAATE Accreditation
The MS in Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)