Accreditation
Credential information for the School of Media and Design at the University of the Incarnate Word.
CIDA
The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503.
It is one of only 17 programs in the state of Texas accredited by the CIDA. Quality standards and high academic standards are expected, maintained and surpassed.
NASAD
UIW’s departments of art and design are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD), https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/, 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248. This includes the School of Media & Design's departments of 3D Animation & Game Design, Film, Graphic Design, and Interior Design.
UIW is one of 17 NASAD accredited universities in the state of Texas. NASAD is the premiere accrediting body for departments of art and design.
SACSCOC
University of the Incarnate Word is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, doctorate and professional degrees. Questions about the accreditation of University of the Incarnate Word may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).