Full State Approval
Texas Board of Nursing
The undergraduate nursing program has full approval from the Texas Board of Nursing. Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN, the national examination for registered nurses.
Committed to Academic Quality
911±¬ÁĎ maintains institutional accreditation, program-specific approvals, and professional memberships that support academic quality, student success, and continuous improvement.
Institutional Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
911±¬ÁĎ holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. The University may also offer approved credentials such as certificates and diplomas.
Program-specific recognition
Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing
Nursing programs maintain state approval and national accreditation through the following organizations.
Full State Approval
National Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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Additional Approvals and Recognition
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency provides leadership, guidance, and support to public school systems and oversees primary and secondary public education in Texas.
University Senate of the United Methodist Church
The University Senate supports and advocates for United Methodist-affiliated schools, colleges and universities across the United States and Puerto Rico.
Distance education and professional programs
NC-SARA and Professional Licensure Disclosure
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement
Approved NC-SARA Participant
911±¬ÁĎ is approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. SARA expands access to online courses across state lines while maintaining state regulatory oversight.
Licensure or Certification of Professional Programs
Federal regulations require universities to disclose whether programs leading to professional licensure or certification meet the educational requirements in each state, do not meet those requirements or have not yet been evaluated against those requirements.
Within Texas
McMurry designs its professional program curricula to meet Texas accreditation and licensure or certification requirements. These programs prepare students to apply for the appropriate Texas examination.
Accounting: CPA — Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
Education: Texas Education Agency
Nursing: NCLEX-RN — Texas Board of Nursing
Outside Texas
McMurry cannot determine certification eligibility or completion requirements for states outside Texas. Requirements vary by state, and no centralized listing covers every program.
Students seeking licensure outside Texas should:
- Accounting: Contact the board of accountancy in your state.
- Education: Review your state department of education website.
- Nursing: Contact your state board of nursing.
University Memberships
- National Association of Schools and Colleges of the United Methodist Church
- Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas
- Texas United Methodist College Association
- National Collegiate Honors Council
- Council of Independent Colleges
- National Association of Independent Colleges & Universities
- Council on Undergraduate Research
- Association of Governing Boards