WGU Texas Accreditation

Accredited degree programs through Western Governors University

WGU Texas offers accredited degree programs

As part of Western Governors University, WGU Texas offers degree programs that are:

• Regionally accredited. By the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities—the same accrediting body responsible for the accreditation of major institutions including the University of Washington and the University of Oregon.
• NCATE accredited. The Teachers College at Western Governors University (WGU Texas' parent institution) is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. Therefore, WGU Texas offers NCATE-accredited teaching degree programs. NCATE is the premier specialized accrediting body for teacher preparation and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• CCNE accredited. Through Western Governors University, the bachelor’s and master’s nursing degree programs at WGU Texas are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington DC 20036, 202-887-6791).
• CAHIIM accredited. Through Western Governors University, WGU Texas' Health Informatics program is now accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
• CNSS certified. The Information Security and Assurance degree program has been certified by the National Security Agency’s Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation (IACE) Program.

What Accreditation Means to You

Accreditation status can give you an indication of a university's general quality and reputation. According to Peterson's, a premier educational resource, by attending a regionally and nationally accredited university:

• You are assured of a basic level of quality in education and services.
• Credits are more likely to be transferable to other accredited institutions.
• Your degree is more likely to be recognized by colleges and employers as a legitimate credential.