In considering the qualifications of an applicant, the board shall generally accept colleges or universities which offer a baccalaureate or higher degree, and which are recognized by one of the following accrediting associations:

1. (1) Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools;
2. (2) North Central Association of Colleges and Schools--Higher Learning Commission;
3. (3) New England Association of Schools and Colleges--Commission on Institutions of Higher Education;
4. (4) Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities;
5. (5) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools--Commission on Colleges; or
6. (6) Western Association of Schools and Colleges--Commission for Senior Colleges.
7. (7) The board may receive assistance from the reporting institution in the State of Texas in evaluating an educational institution. Correspondence schools and vocational schools do not meet the criteria.
8. (8) The board recognizes and accepts only community colleges that offer an accounting program reviewed and accepted by the board. (See §511.57(a)(2) and §511.58(a) of this chapter for degree and course requirements).

Source Note:The provisions of this §511.52 adopted to be effective March 1, 2000, 25 TexReg 1627; amended to be effective February 4, 2004, 29 TexReg 966; amended to be effective February 17, 2008, 33 TexReg 1100.