Accredited Programs
The University of the Pacific is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Various programs at Pacific also have specialized accreditations.
School, College, and Departmental Accreditation
| School | Accrediting Agency | Initial Accreditation |
| University of the Pacific |
Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
1949 |
| Conservatory of Music |
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) |
1928 |
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American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) |
1950 |
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| Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences |
Pharmacy: Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) |
1962 |
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Physical Therapy: Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) |
1988 |
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Speech-Language Pathology: Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) |
1973 |
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| Gladys L. Benerd School of Education |
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
1956 |
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California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (K-12) (CCTC) |
1924 |
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| McGeorge School of Law |
American Bar Association (ABA) |
1969 |
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Member, Association of American Law Schools (AALS) |
1974 |
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| School of Engineering and Computer Science |
Computer Engineering: Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org |
1982 |
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Computer Science: The Computer Science path leading to a BS degree in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) |
1989 |
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Civil Engineering: Engineering Council of Professional Development (ECPD), Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org |
1971 |
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Electrical Engineering: Engineering Council of Professional Development (ECPD), Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org |
1971 |
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Engineering Management: Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org |
2003 |
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Engineering Physics: Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org/ |
1985 |
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Mechanical Engineering: Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org/ |
1985 |
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| Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry |
Graduate Orthodontics: American Dental Association (ADA)/Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) |
1943 |
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Dentistry: American Dental Association (ADA)/Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) |
1910 |
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Advanced Education in General Dentistry: American Dental Association (ADA)/Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) |
1991 |
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Dental Hygiene: American Dental Association (ADA)/Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) |
1903 |
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Graduate Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: American Dental Association (ADA)/Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) [in cooperation with Alameda County, California] |
1935 |
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| Eberhardt School of Business |
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), Since , next review: . |
1983 |
| The College |
Art and Art History: National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) |
1980 |
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Chemistry: American Chemical Society (ACS) |
1955 |
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Sports Sciences: Athletic Training Education Program Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAATE) |
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Sport Pedagogy: State of California |
Submission, 2012 |