Academic Programs
SIUC Accreditations
Accreditation is a distinguished mark of excellence that affords external recognition of an organization's commitment to quality and improvement. Accreditation has two fundamental purposes; to assure quality and to assure improvement. A further benefit to the accredited program is broader recognition in the academic community and the professional field. Employers can be assured that graduates of accredited programs are fully qualified for entry level positions.
All externally accredited programs at SIUC are required to inform the APAP Office on the status of accreditation, including any changes to accreditation, reports submitted, and on-site visits. For questions or to request information regarding SIUC and program accreditations, please call 618-453-7653 or email apap@siu.edu.
View the SIUC Accreditations sorted by program
Program Review
Each degree program is required to be reviewed every eight years and new programs are reviewed three years after approval. If a degree has its own accreditation reviewed at least every eight years, it can replace the IBHE review. All accreditation records must be kept on file with the Office of the Associate Provost for Academic Programs.
Center and Institute Review
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) require regular program reviews to ensure assessment and continuous improvement, including for centers and institutes. The SIU System Office provides guidelines for these reviews, but the campus is responsible for carrying them out.
View Center and Institute Review process
New Units of Instruction & Reasonable and Moderate Extensions
To offer a new or modified degree program, minor, certificate, or to make changes like mergers or new administrative structures, a New Unit of Instruction (NUI) or Reasonable and Moderate Extension (RME) must be developed and approved.
Catalog Changes
There are three primary forms used for catalog changes:
- Form 90A – Changes in academic requirements or catalog copy
- Form 90 – Course description changes
- Form 100 LAC Course Specific Fee
These forms and examples are available on the Provost’s web site and the campus E-Forms webpage.
The undergraduate and graduate catalogs are now available online. The deadline for submission of catalog changes is October 1st of the year prior to the next catalog effective date.