Hope International University was first accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) in 1969 and became a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities in 1993.

WSCUC Regional 认证

Hope International University holds regional accreditation with the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). The status of accreditation indicates that Hope meets WSCUC's 认证 Standards, demonstrates Core Commitments to Institutional Capacity and Educational Effectiveness, and devotes itself to periodic self-evaluation and ongoing institutional improvement. WSCUC is one of six regional associations that accredit public and private schools, 大学, and universities in the United States. The Western region covers institutions in California, Hawaii, Guam, and the Pacific Basin. The Association’s member institutions are recognized by the Department of Education, the Veteran’s Administration, and other relevant agencies in the United States. HIU最近的 审查 by WSCUC took place in 2016 and the University’s accreditation was 重申 整整八年.


Association for Biblical Higher Education

The Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on 认证 (5850 T.G. 李大街., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.207.0808) accredits the following 项目:


文学副学士

Christian Ministry, 教会

文学学士

圣经研究, Children and Family Ministry, Christian Ministry, 教会, Family Life and Counseling, Intercultural Ministry, Intercultural Studies, Next Generation Ministry, 田园部, 崇拜艺术, Youth and Family Ministry

研究生课程

Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Divinity, Master of Church Music (the MCM program is being phased out)

For more information on the Graduate Ministry Program's education effectiveness click 在这里.


California Commission for Teacher Credentialing (CTC)

Hope International University’s Title II Institutional Report Card


Professional Licensure or Certification

HIU的 Teacher and Administrative 服务 项目 are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and meets the requirements for educator certification in the state of California, w在这里 Hope International University is physically located. HIU cannot confirm whether or not specific 项目 meet out-of-state requirements for professional licensure or certification. Information about out-of-state requirements in credentialing is available on 这个网站.

HIU COE Determination of Credential Curriculum state-by-state determination.


Commission of 认证 for Marriage and Family Therapy Education

The Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy is accredited by the Commission of 认证 for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), the national accrediting body for marriage and family therapy 项目.

HIU的 Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program also has been granted accreditation by the International 认证 Commission for Systemic Therapy Education (IACSTE).


The Board of Behavioral Sciences

The Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy meets the educational requirements of the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California.


International 认证 Council for Business Education (IACBE)

The College of Business and Management at Hope International University has received specialized accreditation for its business 项目 through the International 认证 Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. 对于一个 list of accredited 项目 please view our IACBE member 状态页.