Institutional Accreditation
Northwest is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Northwest was most recently reaffirmed for accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission in January 2019.
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Specialized Accreditation
Program endorsements and other affiliations
- Northwest is a public institution of higher education as and all active Northwest programs are approved by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD).
- Northwest receives a certification from the American Chemical Society (ACS) for chemistry programs.
- The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity major has been validated by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Program of Study Validation through the 2027 academic year.
- The Master of Science Education in School Counseling program received national recognition from the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).
- Colleges and departments also maintain memberships in the following organizations:
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