Accreditation, Approvals and Legal Status
Northwestern Health Sciences University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA).
The NCA was founded in 1895 as a membership organization for educational institutions. The Association is one of six regional institutional accrediting associations in the United States. Through its Commissions, it accredits and grants membership to educational institutions in the 19-state North Central region. The Higher Learning Commission is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation. Accreditation was extended to Northwestern in 1988, and was renewed in 1993, 2001 and 2010.
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
Voice:(800) 621-7440; (312) 263-0456
Fax:(312) 263-7462
Web: http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
The Doctor of Chiropractic program offered by the University is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE).
The Council on Chiropractic Education is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education as the official accrediting body for chiropractic education. Northwestern has been a member of CCE since the Commission’s inception in 1965. Accreditation was extended to Northwestern in 1971, and renewed in 1974, 1978, 1982, 1985, 1991, 2005, and 2013. The next program evaluation is designated for 2021.
Council on Chiropractic Education
Commission for Accreditation
8049 N. 85th Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85258-4321
Voice:(480) 443-8877
Fax:(480) 483-7333
E-mail: cce@cce-usa.org
Web: http://www.cce-usa.org
The Master of Acupuncture and Master of Chinese Medicine programs of Northwestern Health Sciences University are accredited under applicable Master’s Degree Standards, by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), the recognized accrediting agency for programs preparing acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners.
ACAOM is located at:
8941 Aztec Drive
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347
phone 952/212-2434
fax 952/657-7068.
The Massage Therapy certificate program offered by the University is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA).
The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education for the accreditation of institutions that award post-secondary certificates, post-secondary diplomas, and academic associate degrees in the practice of massage therapy and bodywork. Program accreditation was extended in 2005, 2010 and 2014.
Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation
5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 440
Washington D.C. 20015
Phone: (202) 895-1518
Web: http://www.comta.org
Northwestern Health Sciences University is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350
Saint Paul, MN 55108-5227
Voice: (651) 259-3976
Web: http://www.ohe.state.mn.us
The Minnesota State Approving Agency has approved Northwestern Health Sciences University for Veterans’ education benefits.
Northwestern Health Sciences University is a private, not-for-profit corporation under articles and bylaws registered with the State of Minnesota, Office of the Secretary of State. The University is qualified as a 501C (3) tax-exempt organization with the Internal Revenue Service of the United States Department of Treasury. 501C (3) status is reserved for organizations operating for educational, religious or charitable purposes.