About the University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington sets the standard for educational excellence. Through life-enhancing research, innovative teaching and community service, UT Arlington Mavericks challenge convention and transform the world in which they live. Classified as a Carnegie Research University/High Activity, UT Arlington rigorously pursues solutions to today’s most complex problems. The University fosters an active learning environment for its 28,800 students who pursue more than 180 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees within ten colleges and schools. A leader in distance education, UT Arlington has received national recognition for its online course offerings. To learn more about UT Arlington visit www.uta.edu.

Through the Academic Partnerships program, the UT Arlington College of Nursing and College of Education and Health Professions are introducing an innovative, distributed learning program. Academic Partnerships is in step with the innovation that has become UT Arlington’s hallmark. This initiative provides health care providers and school districts with accessible and affordable learning for nurses to complete their BSN and teachers to obtain a master’s degree at UT Arlington. This breakthrough scalable model makes it possible for tuition per student to be reduced to make education more affordable and accessible. The 16- to 18-month programs are based on manageable courses that can be completed while students continue to work.

Accreditation

The University of Texas at Arlington is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation status of The University of Texas at Arlington.

Our College of Education and Health Professions is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). NCATE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and numerous national organizations as the accrediting body for universities that prepare teachers and other professional personnel for work in P-12 schools. NCATE ensures that accredited institutions hold high standards and produce competent, caring, and highly qualified educators and administrators who have proven they can support the learning of all students.

Additionally, the UT Arlington College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

To find out more, contact an enrollment specialist at 1.866.489.2810.