Currently or Previously Affiliated Institutions - 06/19/2013
Information provided on the Statement of Affiliation Status reflects the most recent actions of the Commission. The Commission has a multi-level decision process. Any institutional changes that are currently under review are not made public until final action has been taken.
**During the transition to the new Pathways model for reaffirmation of accreditation, some scheduled events are not displayed on this version of the Statement of Affiliation Status. Institutions can refer to the transition maps in the Open and Standard Pathways booklets for the timing of reviews. Institutions that have questions about other scheduled events should contact their HLC staff liaison.**
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W. Markham
Mail Slot 541
Little Rock, AR 72205-7199
(501) 686-5672 (Main Phone)
http://www.uams.edu
Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Daniel W. Rahn, Chancellor
HLC Institution ID: 1698
Current Accreditation Status: Accredited
Accreditation Date(s): (1987* - .)
Summary of Commission Review
Historical notes: Prior to 1987, accredited as a part of the University of Arkansas. Accreditation notes: * Note on date of accreditation: Prior to 1987, accredited as a part of the University of Arkansas.
Last Reaffirmation of Accreditation: 2006 - 2007
Next Reaffirmation of Accreditation: 2016 - 2017
Last Date of Information Change: 03/09/2009
Control: Public
Degrees Awarded (details below): Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral
Stipulations on Affiliation Status:
Master of Public Service degree is offered collaboratively with the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas-Little Rock, and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and includes the Clinton School of the University of Arkansas.
Approval of New Degree Locations:
The Commission's Expedited Desk Review Program is only available for offering existing degree programs at health education centers in the State of Arkansas, the Respiratory Care degree programs at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville
Approval of Distance and Correspondence Courses and Programs:
The institution has not been approved to offer its degree programs or more than four of its certificate programs through distance education or correspondence education as defined in Commission policy. Commission policy does permit the institution to offer up to four certificate programs as well as a limited number of courses leading to degree programs through distance education or correspondence education without seeking prior approval.
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Enrollment Headcount (last updated: 05/07/2013)
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Full-Time |
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Part-Time |
| Undergraduate: |
575 |
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246 |
| Graduate: |
1454 |
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534 |
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0 |
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Degree Programs (last updated: 05/07/2013)
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Programs Offered |
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Degrees Awarded in Last Reported Year |
| Associate Degrees |
5 |
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64 |
| Bachelors Degrees |
12 |
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341 |
| Masters Degrees |
19 |
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158 |
| Specialist Degrees |
0 |
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0 |
| Doctoral Degrees |
18 |
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277 |
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Programs Offered |
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Certificates Awarded in Last Reported Year |
| Certificates |
7 |
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34 |
Off-Campus Activities (last updated: 05/07/2013)
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Batesville (University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville) ; Fayetteville (Area Health Education Center) ; Hope (University of Arkansas Community College at Hope) ; Mountain Home (Area Health Education Center, North Central) ; Pine Bluff (Area Health Education Center) ; Texarkana (Area Health Education Center) |
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