NASM

Utah State University is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Our next Comprehensive Review is scheduled for 2033-34.

NASM documents for Music Department faculty:

NASM Information
The major activities of the National Association of Schools of Music are the accreditation of educational programs in music and the establishment of curricular standards and guidelines. NASM is the only accrediting agency covering the entire field of music recognized by the United States Department of Education.
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A Philosophy for Accreditation in the Arts Disciplines
Professionals know from personal experience that art, though dependent on talent, inspiration, and creativity, requires much more to function as a significant spiritual and educational force. Talent without skills, inspiration without knowledge, and creativity without technique count for little but lost potential.
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NASM Accreditation Information for Faculty
This brief document is intended to provide you with an overview. It explains the basic elements of an accreditation review in terms of process. But it also introduces the philosophy and spirit of NASM accreditation, which may be quite different from those of other review bodies.
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Program Assessment

The Music Department is in the beginning stages of overhauling our approach to program assessment.  We have met with a representative from the Office of Data and Analytics, set up a departmental Assessment Committee, and developed the following multi-year plan for ongoing program-level assessment.  

Program Assessment Plan