NAAB Accreditation
MassArt offers 2 NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture Programs.
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Accreditation
Massachusetts College of Art and Design participates in a voluntary, self-assessment, and peer-evaluative process that enhances and fosters educational efficacy.
MassArt is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The College is also accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
MassArt Accreditation Email
accreditation@massart.edu
MassArt Accreditation Liaison Officer
621 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 879-7065
jpeeples@massart.edu
New England Commission of Higher Education
3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100
Burlington, MA 01803-4514
(781) 425-7785
info@neche.org
National Architectural Accrediting Board
1101 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 410
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 783-2007
info@naab.org
National Education Association
1201 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036-3290
(202) 833-4000
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NECHE Team Visit, March 16-19, 2025
The Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit on March 16-19, 2025, by a team representing the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, NEASC).
The New England Commission of Higher Education is one of seven accrediting commissions in the United States that provide institutional accreditation on a regional basis. Accreditation is voluntary and applies to the institution as a whole. The Commission, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, accredits approximately 220 institutions in the six-state New England region as well as several other states and American-style institutions overseas.
MassArt has been accredited by the Commission since 1954 and was last reviewed in Spring 2017. Its accreditation by the Commission encompasses the entire institution.
For the past year and a half, MassArt has been engaged in a process of self-study, addressing the Commission’s Standards for Accreditation. An evaluation team will visit the institution to gather evidence that the self-study is thorough and accurate. The team will recommend to the Commission a continuing status for the institution. Following a review process, the Commission itself will take the final action.
The public is invited to submit comments regarding the institution to:
Public Comment on MassArt
New England Commission of Higher Education
301 Edgewater Place, Suite 210
Wakefield, MA 01880
Email: info@neche.org
Public Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution. The Commission cannot settle disputes between individuals and institutions, whether those involve faculty, students, administrators, or members of other groups. Comments will not be treated as confidential and must include the name, address, and telephone number of the person providing the comments.
Public Comments must be received by March 19, 2025. The Commission cannot guarantee that comments received after that date will be considered.
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
NECHE is an institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. They promote educational excellence and quality assurance to over 200 institutions located in the United States and internationally. NECHE has established Standards for Accreditation to guide higher education institutions that help them ensure quality, innovation, and student success.
NECHE Reports & Policy
National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)
NAAB is the sole agency authorized to accredit professional degree programs in architecture in the United States and serves as an impartial organization to facilitate quality assurance in support of architecture programs that prepare students for professional licensure.
Professional Licensure & Certification
Professional licensure and certification requirements vary from state to state. Licensure and certification in one state do not guarantee automatic licensure in another state.
MassArt offers courses and programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification in states outside of Massachusetts. Students in programs that lead (or may lead) to out-of-state licensure or certification should speak to their MassArt Academic Advisors and/or Program Directors about licensure requirements.
| Program | States Where Program Meets Licensure Requirements | States Where Eligibility for Licensure Has Yet to Be Determined |
| Architecture | Massachusetts | All Other States |
| Art Education | Massachusetts | All Other States |
The following programs at the Institution listed below lead to professional licensure. For quick access, webpage links are provided for each specific licensure information along with contact information for professional licensure agencies in these fields.
| Masters Degree Program | Agency Contact (Massachusetts) | Agency Contact (State Look-up) |
| Master of Architecture | National Architectural Accrediting Board | National Council of Architectural Registration Boards |
| Art Ed BFA/MA | Massachusetts Office of Educator Licensure | Council for the Accreditation of Educator PreparationNational Educational Association |
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