Accreditation
SACSCOC Accreditation
̽»¨ÏµÁÐ is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees. ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the status of ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ 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 ().
Accreditation for University Programs
Upon request, accreditation documents may be viewed in the Office of the Provost during normal business hours. The University is approved by the South Carolina State Board of Education and is a member of the American Council on Education and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.
In addition, several individual academic programs have been recognized by specialized accrediting organizations:
- The business programs are accredited by the .
- The teacher education programs are accredited by the and approved by the South Carolina Board of Education.
- The chemistry program is approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the .
- The graduate psychology program is accredited by the (MPAC) and meets the standards of training approved by the .
- The specialist degree in school psychology is approved by the .
- The music industry program is accredited by the
- The theatre arts program is accredited by the .
- The visual arts and art education programs are accredited by the .
- The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master’s degree program in nursing and/Doctor of Nursing Practice program at ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ().
Graduate and Undergraduate Degrees and Undergraduate Majors at Francis Marion
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â CIP Code:
| Â Â Â Biology | 260101 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Economics | 450601 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý English | 230101 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý History | 540101 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Mass Communication | 090102 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Mathematics | 270101 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Modern Languages | 160101 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Political Science | 451001 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Psychology | 420101 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Sociology | 451101 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Theater Arts | 500501 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Visual Art | 500701 |
Bachelor of Science
Major: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â CIP Code:
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Art Education | 131302 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Biology | 260101 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Biology (Medical Technology Emphasis) | 260101 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Chemistry | 400501 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Computer Science | 110101 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Early Childhood Education | 131210 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Economics | 450601 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Elementary Education | 131202 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Engineering Technology | 159999 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Health Care Administration | 510701 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý History | 540101 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Industrial Engineering | 143501 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Mathematics | 270101 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Middle Level Education (Mathematics/Science Licensure) | 131203 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Middle Level Education (Mathematics/Social Studies Licensure) | 131203 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Middle Level Education (Mathematics/English Licensure) | 131203 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Middle Level Education (Science/Social Studies Licensure) | 131203 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Middle Level Education (Science/English Licensure) | 131203 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Middle Level Education (Social Studies/English Licensure) | 131203 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Music Industry | 501003 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Pharmaceutical Studies | 512099 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Physics | 400801 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Political Science | 451001 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Psychology | 420101 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Sociology | 451101 |
Bachelor of Business Administration
Major: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â CIP Code:
| Â Â Â Accounting | 520301 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Business Administration | 520201 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Economics | 520601 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Finance | 520801 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Management | 520201 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Management Information Systems | 521201 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Marketing | 521401 |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Major: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â CIP Code:
| Â Â Â Nursing Generic (No RN) | 513801 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Nursing (RN to B.S.N.) | 513801 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Nursing (RN to B.S.N.) – Blended Distance Education | 513801 |
Bachelor of General Studies
Major: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â CIP Code:
| Â Â General Liberal Arts and Sciences | 240101 |
Master of Business Administration
Major: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â CIP Code:
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Business Administration | Ìý520201 |
Master of Education
Major: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â CIP Code:
| Â Â Â Instructional Accommodation | 131011 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Learning Disabilities | 131011 |
Master of Arts in Teaching
Major: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â CIP Code:
| Â Learning Disabilities | 131011 |
Master of Science
Major: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â CIP Code:
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Applied Psychology | 422813 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Physician Assistant Studies | 510912 |
Master of Science in Nursing
Major: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â CIP Code:
| Â Â Â Family Nurse Practitioner | 513805 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Nursing Educator | 513817 |
Specialist in School Psychology
Major: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â CIP Code:
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý School Psychology | 422805 |
Professional Doctorate
Major: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â CIP Code:
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Nursing Practice | 422805 |
| ÌýÌýÌýÌý Occupational Therapy | 51.2306 |
CIP Codes
Accredited Academic Units at Francis Marion & Date of Next Site Visit
| Accrediting Body and Academic Unit | Cycle | Last Accreditation | Site Visit Scheduled | Sanctions |
| *SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools)
University |
10 years | 2018 | Spring 2028 | None |
| CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)
School of Education |
7 years | 2020 | Fall 2027 | None |
| AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
School of Business |
5 years | Spring 2020 | 2024-2025 | None |
| MPCAC (Master’s in Psychology and Counseling Accrediting Council)
Department of Psychology |
10 years | Spring 2018 | Fall 2028 | None |
| *APA (American Psychological Association)
Doctor of Psychology |
Application Submission Fall 2024 | |||
| NASP (National Association of School Psychologists)
Masters of School Psychology Specialist in School Psychology |
7 years | 2023 | Fall 2029 | None |
| *NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
Department of Fine Arts |
10 years | 2014 | Fall 2023 | None |
| *NAST (National Association of Schools of Theater)
Department of Fine Arts |
10 years | 2017 | Spring 2025 | None |
| ACS (American Chemical Society)
Department of Chemistry |
6 years | 2018 | Periodic Summer 2025 | None |
| ABET
(Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) Department of Physics & Astronomy – Industrial and Mechanical Engineering Programs |
6 years | 2024 | Fall 2030 | None |
| *CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN Program Pre-licensure and RN to BSN Department of Nursing |
5-6 years | Fall 2019 | Fall 2024 | None |
| *CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
Master of Science Nursing (MSN) Program Nurse Educator, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
5-6 years | Fall 2019 | Fall 2024 | None |
| *CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program BSN to DNP/FNP, MSN to DNP |
  5-6 years | Fall 2019 | Fall 2024 | None |
| *CAA-ASHA (Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology-American Speech Language Hearing Association)
Masters Speech Language Pathology Program |
Initial Accreditation= 5 years | Fall 2023 | Fall 2028 | None |
| *ACOTE (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education)
Doctor of Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program-Fall 2024 |
Candidacy March 2024 | Pre-accreditation Review November 2025 | TBD | |
| ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant)
Masters of Physician Assistant Studies- Fall 2026 |
Application for Candidacy due May 2025 | August 2025
(March 2026) |
*Agencies which are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education