Accreditation and Affiliations

Nebraska Methodist College is fully accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.


The Higher Learning Commission
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Chicago, IL 60602
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Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education (CCPE) is the state constitutional agency tasked with administering Nebraska's higher education system. A letter from the CCPE dated June 23, 2011, confirms NMC is authorized to operate in the state of Nebraska "on a continuing basis" and exempt from recurrent authorization.

The Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education is located at:
140 N. 8th Street
Suite 300
Lincoln, NE 68508

Phone: 402-471-2847

Nebraska Methodist College is a multi-purpose health professions institution, recognized by the University Senate of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church. As such, it also maintains a historic and supportive relationship with the Nebraska Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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The state of Nebraska Board of Nursing has approved the BSN program for the preparation of students to become registered nurses. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council of State Boards Licensure Examinations (NCLEX-RN).

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master's degree program in nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Nebraska Methodist College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

To learn more about the value of the CCNE accreditation process, click here.

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Nebraska Methodist College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Phone: 703-706-3245.

The Cardiovascular Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs  upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, (727) 210-2350. www.caahep.org

The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology (ARC ST/SA). 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775. (727) 210-2350. Email: mail@caahep.org; Website: www.caahep.org

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, (727) 210-2350. www.caahep.org

Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. The Associate of Science in Respiratory Care, CoARC Program ID 200368, holds Continuing Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) for Entry into Respiratory Care Professional Practice, www.coarc.com. The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) degree advancement, CoARC Program ID 510010, holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, www.coarc.com. Phone: (817) 283-2835.

The Radiography Program at NMC is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) for a maximum award period of 8 years (2019-2027)., 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182. Phone: 312-704-5300.

The Occupational Therapy master’s degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.

NMC is proud to be an affiliate of Methodist Health System. Created in 1982, Methodist Health System is a strong network of hospitals, healthcare providers, educators and others committed to providing compassionate, quality care to the people of our community.

Nebraska Methodist College has enjoyed a close relationship with Methodist Hospital, another affiliate of Methodist Health System, since the College was founded as the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in 1891.

As the name implies, Nebraska Methodist College has a formal relationship with the university senate of the board of higher education and ministry of the United Methodist Church.

The United Methodist Church also gives Nebraska Methodist College the opportunity for international linkages through church-affiliated colleges and universities all over the world. Students, staff and faculty have traveled to foreign countries to enhance their learning and teaching through interaction with different cultures.

Nebraska Methodist College - The Josie Harper Campus benefits from the support of Methodist Hospital Foundation. The Foundation is a nonprofit, 501(c) 3 organization. The Foundation receives all charitable donations to benefit Nebraska Methodist College, and 100% of every gift goes directly to the program or project you choose - not one cent pays for administration costs.