Accreditation

Defiance College holds a number of accreditations supporting quality academic programs.

   • Higher Learning Commission
   • National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
   • Ohio Department of Higher Education
   • Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
   • Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

   • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
   • National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
   • International Accreditation Council For Business Education (IACBE)

Complaint Policy and Procedure for the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
 
Student Complaint Policy for Defiance College.
 

State Authorization Information for Professional Licensure Programs
Defiance College is required to notify students whether completing certain programs, which may lead to professional licensure or certification, meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in each state. The following charts note which states or territories the licensure programs meet or do not meet the educational requirements for licensure. Students should see the Director of Teacher Education or Director of Social Work with questions or concerns.