Accreditation

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology holds institutional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission, which is required for an institution to receive federal funding and for the students to obtain federally-backed student loans. The Action Letter is the certificate to verify this standing.

A Mission & Vision

We Are Land-Grant

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) strives to promote learning, advancement of knowledge, life enrichment, and economic development through hands-on education, industry partnerships, workforce training, community engagement, and innovation. We're dedicated to leading the way in creating a better Oklahoma, nation, and world.

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Higher Learning Commission

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation founded in 1895 as one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions.

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Accreditation History

OSUIT was first accredited in 1975 and participates in the Higher Learning Commission on a recurring basis and in accordance with its guidelines and standards.

Accredited OSUIT Programs

OSUIT programs hold accreditation by professional associations and state agencies in addition to institutional accreditation. Specialized program accreditation sets standards and evaluates individual programs' ability to meet them, assuring stakeholders of quality and OSUIT's commitment to improvement.

Accreditation Criteria

The Higher Learning Commission uses the Criteria for Accreditation to evaluate whether an institution qualifies for accreditation or its renewal. Each of the five criteria includes core components, with some further broken down into subcomponents.

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Specialized Accreditation

OSUIT holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission and is approved by several key agencies, including the Board of Regents for Oklahoma State University, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, and the Oklahoma State Accrediting Agency.

Many of our programs also have specialized accreditations from professional associations and state agencies. These accreditations ensure our programs meet industry standards, providing students and families with confidence in the quality of education and our commitment to continuous improvement.

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

The OSUIT Registered Nursing program is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), formerly National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

Oklahoma Board of Nursing
2915 N Classen Boulevard, Suite 524
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
405-962-1800
www.nursing.ok.gov

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
www.acenursing.org
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technologies

We are proud to be an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Technology in Information Technologies, accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET).

ABET
415 North Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
P: 410-347-7700
Bachelor of Technology in Instrumentation Engineering Technology

The Bachelor of Technology in Instrumentation Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET.

ABET
415 North Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
P: 410-347-7700
Associate of Applied Science in Komatsu ACT

The Komatsu ACT program is accredited by the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Foundation. These post-secondary colleges have met the rigorous requirements of AED’s national standards for equipment technology programs. These Standards for Construction Equipment Technology have been developed and are updated by The AED Foundation’s Technical Training Committee with broad representation from industry distributors, technical schools, and manufacturers. The standards have truly been developed “by industry, for the industry” to meet specific industry needs.

The AED Foundation
650 E Algonquin Rd., Ste 305
Schaumburg, IL 60173
630-574-0650
Associate in Applied Science in CAT® Dealer Prep

The CAT® Dealer Prep program is accredited by the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Foundation. These post-secondary colleges have met the rigorous requirements of AED’s national standards for equipment technology programs. These Standards for Construction Equipment Technology have been developed and are updated by The AED Foundation’s Technical Training Committee with broad representation from industry distributors, technical schools, and manufacturers. The standards have truly been developed “by industry, for the industry” to meet specific industry needs.

The AED Foundation
650 E Algonquin Rd., Ste 305
Schaumburg, IL 60173
630-574-0650
Asoociate of Applied Science in Mopar® CAP

The Chrysler Mopar® Career Automotive Program (MCAP) at OSU Institute of Technology has received the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Training Program accreditation by the ASE Education Foundation.

ASE Education Foundation
1503 Edwards Ferry Rd, NE, Suite 401
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-669-6650
Associate in Applied Science in Ford ASSET

The Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET) program at OSU Institute of Technology has received the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Training Program accreditation by the ASE Education Foundation.

ASE Education Foundation
1503 Edwards Ferry Rd, NE, Suite 401
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-669-6650
Associate of Applied Science in General Motors ASEP

The General Motors Automotive Student Education Program (ASEP) at OSU Institute of Technology has received the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Training Program accreditation by the ASE Education Foundation.

ASE Education Foundation
1503 Edwards Ferry Rd, NE, Suite 401
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-669-6650
Associate of Applied Science in Toyota T-TEN

The Toyota Technician Training and Education Network (T-TEN) program at OSU Institute of Technology has received the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Training Program accreditation by the ASE Education Foundation.

ASE Education Foundation
1503 Edwards Ferry Rd, NE, Suite 401
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-669-6650

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