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Accreditation is a voluntary, non-governmental peer review process that may be applied to the university as a whole, or to select programs, groups of programs, or departments within it. Beyond accreditation, the university seeks relevant approvals, licenses, memberships and certifications related to its program offerings and out-of-state operations.
Florida Institute of Technology has been approved by the Office of Education of the U.S. Department of Education.
A list of Florida Tech's accreditations, approvals, licenses, memberships and certifications follows:
Institutional Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Florida Institute of Technology is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees. Florida Institute of Technology also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of Florida Institute of Technology 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).
Institutional Memberships
- Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida
- American Council on Education
- College Entrance Examination Board
- American Society for Engineering Education
Accreditations, Approvals & Memberships by College
Select a college below to jump to its accreditations, approvals and memberships.
College of Aeronautics
Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI)
Florida Tech's Aeronautical Science and Aviation Management (both with and without Flight) programs are accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) until 2027.
Visit the College of Aeronautics accreditations and memberships page to learn more about the following student achievement data:
- Program learning objectives/outcomes
- Program assessment measures employed
- Graduation rate
- Rates and types of employment of graduates
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Type: Approval
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved FIT Aviation, a department of Florida Tech, to offer Part 141 flight training.
Nathan M. Bisk College of Business
International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)
The Nathan M. Bisk College of Business at Florida Institute of Technology has received specialized accreditation for its business program(s) through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA.
For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.
View our IACBE compliant public disclosure of student achievement.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Type: Membership
The Bisk College of Business is a member of the AACSB Business Education Alliance, which the organization describes as “a network of business educators, business, nonprofit, and public-sector organizations dedicated to sharing knowledge and best practices that accelerate innovation in business education.” Membership in AACSB is the first step toward pursuing accreditation; it does not indicate endorsement or accreditation by AACSB.
Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs
Type: Program Accreditation
The Master of Business Administration-Project Management degree program is accredited by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).
Southeast U.S. Higher Education Consortium for International Business
Type: Membership
Bisk College of Business is a member of the Southeast U.S. Higher Education Consortium for International Business, a partnership between colleges and universities in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina that shares information, faculty development, teaching material preparation, and proposal and grant writing.
College of Engineering and Science
Florida Tech's ABET-accredited programs are listed below by accreditation commission.
The Aerospace Engineering (Bachelor of Science) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Aerospace and Similarly Named Programs.
The Biomedical Engineering (Bachelor of Science) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Bioengineering, Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Chemical Engineering (Bachelor of Science) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
ABET - Computing Accreditation Commission
Type: Program Accreditation
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Type: Certification
Program:
Chemistry, B.S.
The undergraduate program in chemistry is certified by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Students may obtain ACS-certified degrees by following a prescribed curriculum.
Council for Chemical Research
Type: Membership
The chemistry faculty at Florida Tech is a member of the Council for Chemical Research.
College of Psychology and Liberal Arts
Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)
Bachelor's degree program accreditation awarded by the Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board.
Master’s degree program accreditation awarded by the Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board.
Doctoral degree program accreditation awarded by the Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board.
Details about ABAI accreditation are available on the Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board website.
Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association
Type: Program Accreditation
Program:
Clinical Psychology, Psy.D.
Florida Tech's Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Specialization, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (750 First Street NE, Washington, D.C., 20002-4212; 202-336-5979).
Accreditation Request
Requests by current or prospective students for a copy of documents describing Florida Tech’s accreditation, and state or federal approval or licensing can be made to the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness at oir@fit.edu.