Accreditation
Accreditation is a review process to ensure that the education provided by the Franciscan School of Theology meets acceptable levels of quality, as recognized by the commissions of the accrediting agencies. FST’s two accrediting agencies have determined that the institution has clearly defined objectives appropriate to its mission and goals as a post-secondary educational institution and is implementing them in a way consistent with the commissions’ standards.
What does Accreditation mean?
Accreditation means that the commissions of the accrediting agencies have determined that the Franciscan School of Theology has clearly defined objectives appropriate to post-secondary education and is implementing them consistent with the commissions’ standards.
The degree programs accredited by (ATS) and (WSCUC):
The following programs are accredited by both the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC):
- Master of Theological Studies
- Master of Theological Studies – Franciscan Theology (online)
- Master of Divinity
- Master of Arts
Two other programs are accredited by WSCUC:
- Certificate in Franciscan Theology
- Doctorate of Education in Catholic Social Thought in Practice, offered jointly with the University of San Diego.
The Franciscan School of Theology is accredited by two agencies:
Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS)
10 Summit Park Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275 USA
Telephone: (412) 788-6505
Fax: (412) 788-6510
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100
Alameda, CA 94501 USA
Telephone: (510) 748-9001
Fax: (510) 748-9797
Educational Effectiveness
FST regularly assesses its academic programs to ensure they provide the desired depth and breadth of theological education as defined on our educational effectiveness web page. They conform to the standards of the WASC and ATS accrediting agencies.
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