Accreditation is a practice that ensures program quality through peer evaluation of educational programs. Programs that participate in specialized accreditation programs agree to uphold the standards set by the accrediting agency.

Follow this link to learn more about accreditation at the federal level: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/accreditation_pg2.html

Alabama State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). As an accredited institutional member, Alabama State University agrees to comply with national standards set forth by the association. Through its membership in NASM, the University agrees to undergo regular and systematic peer review to demonstrate evidence of meeting the standards.

Follow this link to learn more about the purposes and standards of the National Association of Schools of Music

Follow this link to learn more about how Alabama State University provides information on health, wellness, and safety standards for students, faculty, and staff of the music program at ASU.