The Mexican American Catholic College (MACC) is a Roman Catholic center of pastoral studies and ministry formation and does not hold independent institutional accreditation.
Since 2011, MACC has partnered with the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), a regionally accredited institution by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Through this partnership, MACC serves as an approved off-campus instructional site for select UIW academic programs.[1] Students enrolled in these “collaborative” programs receive their degrees from UIW, the accredited degree-granting institution, while completing coursework at MACC’s campus.
With the authorization of its Board of Governors, MACC offers non-degree transcripted certificates in Pre-Theology, Diaconal Studies, and Lay Ministry. These programs are designed for ministry formation and are not accredited degree programs. They provide foundational preparation for service in the Church and may support pathways to further study in accredited theological programs.
All students benefit from MACC’s well qualified, international faculty, as well as a rigorous curriculum approval process conducted in partnership with UIW. MACC’s academic and formation programs are further guided by the expectations and guidelines articulated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Holy See for theological education and ministry preparation.
As part of its strategy for institutional effectiveness, MACC engages in continuous assessment to support academic quality, mission alignment, student learning, and pastoral readiness. For additional information regarding accreditation, program approval, or quality assurance practices, please contact the Academic Dean.
June 2026 update
[1] Please visit: https://sacscoc.org/institutions/ to search for “University of the Incarnate Word”.
