Information on the Harcum College accreditation status with Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) can be found here: Harcum College Statement of Accreditation Status>>

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), is a voluntary, non-governmental, membership association that defines, maintains, and promotes educational excellence across institutions with diverse missions, student populations, and resources. It examines each institution as a whole, rather than specific programs within institutions.

Middle States Commission on Higher Education
1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor
MB #166
Wilmington, DE 19801
Telephone: (267) 284–5029
www.msche.org

MSCHE Liaison to Harcum College:
Dr. Terence Peavy
tpeavy@msche.org

What exactly is accreditation?
Accreditation is a means of self-regulation and peer review by the educational community. The Middle States Commission reviews each institution in its entirety, rather than limiting itself to evaluating individual programs.

Why is accreditation important?
Accreditation means that expected standards of quality and excellence have been met by an institution, including but not limited to quality faculty and academic programs, sound fiscal planning and processes, and the assessment of educational processes, especially learning and integrity. Simply put, the accreditation process helps assure that an institution continues to be the strongest possible institution it can be toward the aim of ensuring student success.

How are institutions evaluated?
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), through accreditation, mandates that its member institutions meet rigorous and comprehensive standards, which are addressed in the context of the mission of each institution and within the culture of ethical practices and institutional integrity expected of accredited institutions. In meeting the quality standards of MSCHE accreditation, institutions earn accredited status, and this permits them to state with confidence: "Our students are well-served; society is well-served."

 

Documents submitted to the Middle States Commission

February 24, 2025
Harcum College has submitted its Self-Study Report to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and will be hosting the Self-Study Evaluation Team on campus, April 6-9, 2025.

Harcum College 2024-2025 Self-Study Report

 

Many of Harcum's programs are accredited by external organizations. Listed below are the programs and their accrediting bodies.

• Dental Assisting: Commission on Dental Accreditation
• Dental Hygiene: Commission on Dental Accreditation
• Early Childhood Education: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• Histotechnician: National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
• Medical Laboratory Technician: National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
• Nursing: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
• Occupational Therapy Assistant: Accrediting Council for Occupations Therapy Education (ACOTE)
• Phlebotomy: National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
• Physical Therapist Assistant: Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
• Radiologic Technologist: Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
• Veterinary Technician: American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)