Approvals & Accreditation
California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
Meridian University is licensed to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Meridian University was founded in 1993, and has been continuously approved by the State of California to offer higher education degrees. www.bppe.ca.gov.
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
WASC authorizes the following information regarding accreditation status:
“Meridian University has applied for Eligibility from the Senior College Commission of The Western Association of Schools and Colleges. WASC has reviewed the application and determined that Meridian is eligible to proceed with an application for Candidacy for Accreditation. A determination of Eligibility is not a formal status with the Accrediting Commission, nor does it ensure eventual accreditation; it is a preliminary finding that the institution is potentially accreditable and can proceed within four years of its Eligibility determination to be reviewed for Candidacy status with the Accrediting Commission. Questions about Eligibility may be directed to the institution or to WASC at www.wascsenior.org or at 510-748-9001.”
Board of Behavioral Sciences
The Board of Behavioral Sciences in the State of California accepts Meridian University’s Master in Counseling Psychology (MA) degree, Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (Ph.D) degree, and Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD) degree, as meeting the educational requirements for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California. Persons interested in licensure are advised to contact the Board of Behavioral Sciences in Sacramento, California to obtain a complete listing of all requirements for licensure.
The Board of Psychology of the State of California accepts Meridian University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (Ph.D) and Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD) degree as meeting the educational requirements for licensure as a psychologist in California. Persons interested in licensure are advised to contact the Board of Psychology in Sacramento, California to determine what other requirements may exist for licensure.
Continuing Education
MCEP Acrediting Agency
Meridian University is an approved provider to offer continuing education for psychologists by California Psychology Association's MCEP Accrediting Agency (Mandatory Continuing Education for Psychologists). Provider #MER020. Specified Meridian public program workshops and seminars are approved for CE credit for California psychologists, as required by the Board of Psychology.
Board of Behavioral Sciences
Meridian University is an approved provider to offer continuing education for MFT's AND LCSW'S by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Provider #PCE 1391. Specified Meridian public program workshops and seminars meet the qualifications for CE credit for California MFT's AND LCSW's, as required by the BBS.
Meridian University is an approved provider to offer continuing education for licensed RN's and LVN's, by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #14996. Specified Meridian public program workshops and seminars meet the qualifications for CE credit for California RNs and LVNs, as required by the BRN.