National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

NASM Accreditation at Wayne State

NASM accreditation logoThe National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) is the national accreditation agency for music and music-related disciplines, primarily at the collegiate level. Accreditation by NASM provides assurance to students and parents that our programs meet certain qualities and standards by focusing on two principals: educational quality and institutional probity.

The Department of Music (in the School of Arts and Humanities) has received specialized accreditation for the following music programs through NASM.

WSC will undergo a comprehensive review of its music programs during the 2026-27 academic year to reaffirm NASM accreditation.

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Department of Music

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Music at Wayne State