


Welcome to the arts-accredit.org Home Page. This Page contains Web sites for the following four specialized accrediting associations, as well as information about six associated entities.

NASM is an organization of schools, colleges, and universities that offer music studies. Founded in 1924, it has approximately 630 institutional members.

NASAD is an organization of schools, colleges, and universities that offer art and design studies. Founded in 1944, it has approximately 297 institutional members.

NAST is an organization of schools, colleges, and universities that offer theatre studies. Founded in 1969, it has approximately 168 institutional members.

NASD is an organization of schools, colleges, and universities that offer dance studies. Founded in 1981, it has approximately 70 institutional members.

Achievement and Quality Resources
Achievement and Quality: Higher Education in the Arts Resources for working with public and professional issues regarding "outcomes," evaluation, and improvement.

ACCPAS
Accrediting Commission for Community and Precollegiate Arts Schools

CAAA
Council of Arts Accrediting Associations

HEADS
Higher Education Arts Data Services

NOAA
National Office for Arts Accreditation

MSMA Project
Music Study, Mobility, and Accountability Project Resources regarding transatlantic student and faculty exchanges.

Contact Information:

(Name of Association or Entity)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248

Telephone: (703) 437-0700
Facsimile: (703) 437-6312
E-mail: info@arts-accredit.org

These Web sites are intended to provide general assistance regarding the operation of NASM, NASAD, NAST, and NASD including the accreditation process and information about the six associated entities (listed above, left). Requests for further information may be directed to the National Office staff (see contact information, above right). The Associations and entities accept no responsibility for the content of any information or Web site attached to these sites.