Accreditation

Accreditation is the approval process a school follows in order to ensure that students receive a consistent quality of education. It is a voluntary process on the part of a school that ensures compliance with educational standards and fiscal responsibility. Prospective students should inquire about the accreditation status of any program they are considering.

Swedish Institute’s programs are registered with and regulated by the New York State Education Department.

New York State
Office of the Professions
State Education Building
2nd Floor
Albany, New York 11234
Phone: 518.474.3819

Swedish Institute and its programs* are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). 

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
2101 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 302
Arlington, Virginia 22201
Phone: 703.247.4212

*Note: The Swedish Institute’s Professional Continuing Education courses are outside the scope of ACCSC’s accreditation.

Additionally, the Acupuncture Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), which is the recognized accrediting agency for the approval of programs preparing acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners.

Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
7501 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 820
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Phone: 301.313.0855

The Acupuncture Program is a member of the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM).

Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
600 Wyndhurst Avenue
Suite 112
Baltimore, MD 21210
Phone: 410.464.6040

A list of accredited schools and accrediting agencies can be found through the U.S. Department of Education.