How Accreditation Drives Excellence in Public Service Education

We’re excited to share a recent publication from NASPAA - “Accreditation That Works: NASPAA’s Approach to Strengthening Public Service Education” - that offers insight into how accreditation can be a powerful tool for driving educational quality, student success, and public trust.

This piece highlights how NASPAA’s unique approach to accreditation goes beyond traditional compliance models. Instead, it promotes continuous improvement, real-world relevance, and alignment with the values of public service. The publication outlines how NASPAA’s mission-based accreditation standards help programs maintain excellence in a rapidly evolving public sector landscape.

We encourage you to read the full publication here to learn more about how NASPAA accreditation can strengthen the future of public service education.