Accreditation
Approvals and Authorizations
Bethel University is authorized by the State of Indiana to operate as a postsecondary institution. Bethel University participates in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) as an approved Indiana NC-SARA institution.
Complaints
Complaints regarding Bethel University can be filed through the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. See submission process, limitations and guidelines.
The Higher Learning Commission
Bethel University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
(800) 621-7440
Education
The education program is one of Bethel’s most popular majors. We offer several degrees that train students for careers in elementary, junior high, high school and higher education.
Music
The Bachelor of Arts in Music Education (general, general/choral, general/choral/instrumental, instrumental) and Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance (Instrumental, Piano, Vocal) are accredited by the NASM. Information can be obtained from the NASM, 11250 Riger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248, or by calling 703.437.0700 or emailing info@arts-accredit.org.
Nursing
The Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Nursing programs at Bethel University at the Mishawaka campus located in Mishawaka, Indiana are accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Bethel University at the Grace College campus located in Winona Lake, Indiana is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Master of Science in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
Other Accreditations and Approval Bodies:
- Indiana Division of Professional Standards
251 East Ohio Street, Suite 201, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2133 - Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
1140 19th St NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 223-0077 - Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000. - Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Indiana State Board of Nursing
402 West Washington Street, Room W072, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(317) 234-2043 - Public Laws 16, 346, 550 and 894, for training veterans and their survivors
- National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
11250 Roger Bacon Dr., Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190 - National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)