Accreditation JSCC

sacsSACSCOC Statement

Jefferson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and the Associate in Applied Science degrees. Jefferson State Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Jefferson State Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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Program Specific Accreditation

Program Specific Accreditation

  • The Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326; Telephone number (404) 975-5000, Fax (404) 975-5020, www.acenursing.org.
  • The Child Development Program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  • The Funeral Service Education Degree Program at Jefferson State Community College is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE), 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108, Woodbury Heights, New Jersey 08097 (816) 233-3747. Web: www.abfse.org.
  • The Medical Laboratory Technology Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Rd. Suite 720 Rosemont, IL. 60018; Telephone number (773) 714-8880, Fax (773) 714-8886, www.naacls.org.
  • The Histologic Technology Program is currently seeking accreditation by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Rd. Suite 720 Rosemont, IL. 60018; Telephone number (773) 714-8880, Fax (773) 714-8886, www.naacls.org.
  • The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; (703) 684-2782;  [email protected]; www.capteonline.org.
  • The Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
  • The Associate of Applied Science Degree in the Funeral Service Education Program at Jefferson State Community College is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, (ABFSE), 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108, Woodbury Heights, New Jersey 08097 (816) 233-3747. www.abfse.org.
  • The Culinary Apprenticeship, Foodservice/Culinary Management, and Baking/Pastry Program is accredited by The American Culinary Federation Accrediting Commission.
  • The Construction Management Technology Option of the Construction and Building Science Technology Program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).
  • Jefferson State Community College is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for the offering of the Associate Degrees in Accounting, Business Management, Banking and Finance Administration, Office Administration Technology, and Business Transfer Programs.
  • The Veterinary Technology Program is accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technicians Education and Activities (CVTEA) of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
  • The Jefferson State Community College Emergency Medical Services Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775. www.caahep.org.
  • The Jefferson State Community College Respiratory Therapy Program, CoARC program number 200634, awarding an Associate in Applied Science degree in Respiratory Therapy, at the Jefferson State Shelby-Hoover Campus, holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).  Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care 817-283-2835.