This Page contains Web sites for the following four specialized accrediting associations: National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), and National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD).
These Web sites are intended to provide general assistance regarding the operation of NASM, NASAD, NAST, and NASD including the accreditation process and information about the six associated entities (Achievement and Quality: Higher Education in the Arts, Accrediting Commission for Community and Precollegiate Arts Schools, Council of Arts Accrediting Associations, Higher Education Arts Data Services, National Office for Arts Accreditation, and Music Study, Mobility, and Accountability Project).