Accreditation, Approval and Licensure of Institution and Programs
Northeast Maritime Institute has been approved by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education to confer an Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science Degree.
Accreditation
Northeast Maritime Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.*
*Accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is extended only to the Northeast Maritime Institute College of Maritime Science’s Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science degree programs. This accreditation status does not extend to professional maritime training courses, continuing education courses and short courses offered at the Institute or through NEMO (Northeast Maritime Online).
Why Accreditation is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It’s not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
One Ashburton Place
Room 1401
Boston, MA 02108
www.mass.edu
Veterans Administration
The Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science degree program is approved by the Veterans Administration for GI Bill benefits. The program can be found by searching on the VA website:
United States Coast Guard
The Applied Nautical Science Program (NOREMI-737) is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center for sea time and required training to qualify graduates to apply for U.S. Coast Guard licenses and endorsements. The program was most recently renewed in 2020 for an additional five years. Information on the approval can be found at:
