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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
hlchen@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
Contact NEA Headquarters

NECHE Team Visit, March 16-19, 2025

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher
Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New
England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.). Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Commission indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrityis also addressed through accreditation. Accreditation by the Commission is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution. Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the Commission should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals also may contact:

New England Commission of Higher Education
301 Edgewater Place, Suite 210
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 425 7785
Email: info@neche.org

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.

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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.

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NAAB Accreditation

MassArt offers 2 NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture Programs.

Learn More about NAAB Accreditation

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DESE Accreditation

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary

Learn More about DESE Accreditation

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Art Education Licensures & MTELs

Art Education Programs for Teacher Preparation

Learn More about Art Education Licensures & MTELs

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

Art Ed BFA/MAT

Master of Arts in Teaching

Massachusetts Office of Educator Licensure

Council for the Accreditation of
Educator Preparation National Educational Association

Teacher Education
Licensing Agency
Contacts by US State