Accreditation

SACSCOC Accreditation

Francis Marion University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees. Francis Marion University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the status of Francis Marion University 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 (www.sacscoc.org).

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:

Graduate and Undergraduate Degrees and Undergraduate Majors at Francis Marion

Bachelor of Arts

Major:                                                                     CIP Code:

     Biology 260101
     Economics 450601
     English 230101
     History 540101
     Mass Communication 090102
     Mathematics 270101
     Modern Languages 160101
     Political Science 451001
     Psychology 420101
     Sociology 451101
     Theater Arts 500501
     Visual Art 500701

Bachelor of Science

Major:                                                                     CIP Code:

     Art Education 131302
     Biology 260101
     Biology (Medical Technology Emphasis) 260101
     Chemistry 400501
     Computer Science 110101
     Early Childhood Education 131210
     Economics 450601
     Elementary Education 131202
     Engineering Technology 159999
     Health Care Administration 510701
     History 540101
     Industrial Engineering 143501
     Mathematics 270101
     Middle Level Education (Mathematics/Science Licensure) 131203
     Middle Level Education (Mathematics/Social Studies Licensure) 131203
     Middle Level Education (Mathematics/English Licensure) 131203
     Middle Level Education (Science/Social Studies Licensure) 131203
     Middle Level Education (Science/English Licensure) 131203
     Middle Level Education (Social Studies/English Licensure) 131203
     Music Industry 501003
     Pharmaceutical Studies 512099
     Physics 400801
     Political Science 451001
     Psychology 420101
     Sociology 451101

Bachelor of Business Administration

Major:                                                                     CIP Code:

     Accounting 520301
     Business Administration 520201
     Economics 520601
     Finance 520801
     Management 520201
     Management Information Systems 521201
     Marketing 521401

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Major:                                                                     CIP Code:

     Nursing Generic (No RN) 513801
     Nursing (RN to B.S.N.) 513801
     Nursing (RN to B.S.N.) – Blended Distance Education 513801

Bachelor of General Studies

Major:                                                                     CIP Code:

   General Liberal Arts and Sciences 240101

Master of Business Administration

Major:                                                                     CIP Code:

     Business Administration  520201

Master of Education

Major:                                                                     CIP Code:

     Instructional Accommodation 131011
     Learning Disabilities 131011

Master of Arts in Teaching

Major:                                                                     CIP Code:

  Learning Disabilities 131011

Master of Science

Major:                                                                     CIP Code:

     Applied Psychology 422813
     Physician Assistant Studies 510912

Master of Science in Nursing

Major:                                                                     CIP Code:

     Family Nurse Practitioner 513805
     Nursing Educator 513817

Specialist in School Psychology

Major:                                                                     CIP Code:

     School Psychology 422805

Professional Doctorate

Major:                                                                     CIP Code:

     Nursing Practice 422805
     Occupational Therapy 51.2306

CIP Codes