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Accredited Since 1995

º£½ÇÉçÇø is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and is approved by the Postsecondary Commission, California Department of Education.  WSCUC granted Charles Drew University its regional accreditation in 1995.

WASC Senior College and University Commission
1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 402
Alameda, CA 94501

WASC Senior College and University Commission
1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 402
Alameda, CA 94501

Phone: (510) 748-9001
Fax: (510) 748-9797

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º£½ÇÉçÇø’s quality is further validated by prestigious national and regional programmatic accreditations.

College of Medicine

º£½ÇÉçÇø (º£½ÇÉçÇø) has received preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree program in October 2022. We are working towards receiving full accreditation from the LCME. The LCME is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an accreditation agency for medical education programs leading to the MD degree. Read more about the LCME accreditation process at

Effective October 15, 2021, the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) awarded º£½ÇÉçÇø final approval to implement the new degree of Doctor of Medicine. Learn more about the WASC accreditation process at

College of Science and Health

• Radiologic Technology
  • JRCERT: The Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology program is accredited by The  (JRCERT)
    • 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
      Chicago, IL 60606-3182
      (312) 704-5300
      
    • Accreditation Status: The Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology program received an eight (8) year accreditation in November 2012 and continued accreditation on 4/21/17. ()
  • CDPH-RHB: The program is approved by the California Department of Public Health – Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH – RHB)
  • ARRT: The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination passage rates are published by the California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch at:  

Master in Urban Public Health

The MPH Program in Urban Public Health, College of Science and Health, at º£½ÇÉçÇø is proud to announce that the program has been accredited by the  to December 31st, 2024.

Physician Assistant Program

Physician Assistant Program: The Master of Health Science Physician Assistant Program is accredited by the  (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.)

College of Nursing

Accredited Programs:
The Baccalaureate Degree Program in Nursing (BSN), Master’s Degree Program in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (DNP), and Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Programs (PMC) at º£½ÇÉçÇø are accredited by the .

State Approval:
The Baccalaureate Degree Program in Nursing (BSN), Master’s Degree Program in Nursing (MSN), and Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Programs (PMC) at º£½ÇÉçÇø are regulated and approved by the .