AAPL Accredited Programs

Accreditation Committee

The mission of the Accreditation Committee is to evaluate existing degree programs, both undergraduate and graduate, offered by universities associated with landwork or complimentary to land professionals, that request and work through the current AAPL accreditation process.

The AAPL Accreditation Committee as we know it today started from the Education and Publicity Committee in 1955. 

The AC includes AAPL members who are required to communicate regularly with each Accredited Program, attend on-site visits for accreditation visits and review curriculum to ensure each Accredited Program aligns with the AAPL Policy Manual.

The Landman Scholarship Trust requires accreditation in order to grant students of the program financial aid.

Learn more about the accreditation process and apply today!

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AAPL Accredited Program Director of the Year Award

Awarded annually by the AAPL Accreditation Committee, the AAPL Accredited Program Director of the Year Award was created in 2022 to recognize and celebrate a program director from one of AAPL's Accredited Programs. Specifically, the selected program director will be a supporting and enthusiastic leader for their accredited program. 

Award Criteria:

• The recipient is an exceptional program director who is highly respected and admired among AAPL’s accredited programs. 
• The recipient is an Active Member of AAPL and embodies the standards set forth in AAPL's Code of Ethics.
• The recipient strategically and consistently responds to fundamental challenges and opportunities to benefit the students’ education across the energy spectrum.
• Elevated appraisal by the committee will be credited to nominees who demonstrate commitment, effort and progress towards broadening the role and bandwidth of land professionals and their development within the industry.

Nomination Process:

1. Complete the AAPL Accredited Program Director of the Year Nomination Form listed below by Jan. 10.
2. Include any relevant supporting materials in the following formats: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, PDF and JPG.

Selection Process:

1. The selection of award winners will be accomplished by a vote of the Selection Committee, which shall consist of the current voting members of the Accreditation Committee.  
2. The winning nominee will be decided by a simple majority vote of a quorum of the Selection Committee present at a meeting scheduled by the Accreditation Committee chair. The meeting to determine the award winner may be conducted in person or by telephone.

Additional Notes:

• The award is a nonmonetary award.
• Program directors may win multiple awards; previous winners are not excluded from being selected in the future.
• Undergraduate and graduate degree program directors are eligible.