Parker University is a co-educational institution chartered by the State of Texas. It holds non-profit 501(c) (3) status with the Internal Revenue Service, so donations may be tax-deductible.
Accreditation agencies are listed with the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Parker University is also recognized by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, by the Veterans Administration, and by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Parker University assumes responsibility to notify all US Department of Education accrediting agencies of any negative actions or sanctions taken against it or its programs. Problems not resolved by internal mechanisms of Parker University may be expressed to the below entities. Inquiries or general questions about Parker University should be directed to the University at (972) 438-6932.
Institutional Accreditation
Parker University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Parker University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Parker University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
College of Chiropractic - Programmatic Accreditation
The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at Parker University is awarded programmatic accreditation by The Council on Chiropractic Education, 10105 E. Via Linda, Suite 103 – 3642, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, Phone: (480) 443-8877, Website: www.cce-usa.org.
College of Health Science - Programmatic Accreditation
The associate-degree-level Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Parker University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA (2682), and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination and/or attain state licensure.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs is located at 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775, or may be reached by calling 727-210-2350.
The Health Information Management accreditor of Parker University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2027-2028. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
The Parker University School of Massage Therapy is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) to award the Certificate of Massage Therapy. The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (www.comta.org) is located at 900 Commonwealth Place Suite 200-331, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 and can be reached by phone at (202) 888-6790.
The bachelor-degree-level Strength and Human Performance program at Parker University is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (www.nsca.com). The Council on Accreditation of Strength and Condition Education is located at 1885 Bob Johnson Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, or may be reached by calling (719) 632-6722.