Accreditation And Graduation Rates For University Of Georgia's College Of Pharmacy Programs.pdf

- General Accreditation: The University of Georgia is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) to offer bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Contact details: 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033; (404) 679-4500.

- Pharmacy Programs:
- The PharmD program and Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), contact: 135 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60603; (312) 664-3575.
- Residency programs are accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), contact: 7272 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814; (301) 664-8656.

Graduation Rates and NAPLEX Performance:

- Graduation Rates: The College of Pharmacy tracks student attrition and on-time completion rates (within 9 semesters). Personal and academic issues impact these rates, with the College providing support where possible. Recent graduation rates are as follows:
- 2016: 145 entering students, 3 left, 2.07% left not graduating on time (military orders)
- 2017-2022: Similar patterns with varying numbers of students leaving and low percentages (1-6%) due to personal and academic reasons.

- NAPLEX Pass Rate: UGA PharmD graduates consistently outperform the national average on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). The pass rate for UGA first-time test-takers is higher than the national average, despite a drop in national pass rates starting with the Class of 2022 due to an updated exam blueprint.

Assessment of Student Learning:

- The College of Pharmacy uses both quantitative and qualitative methods to assess student learning. Data from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Graduating Student Survey for the Class of 2022 highlights: (Specific details are not provided in the summary, but key points include)
- High satisfaction with faculty support and teaching quality.
- Strong preparation for professional practice.
- Positive perceptions of clinical experiences.