SACSCOC stamp signifying the college is an accredited institutionÑî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵnical Community College is accredited by the (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵnical Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. 

Questions about the accreditation of Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵnical 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).

The college is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges.

Program Accreditation

US DOE-Recognized Accrediting Agencies
ProgramAccrediting or Approval OrganizationDate of Last AccreditationNext Reaffirmation
Associate Degree Nursing20222030,
pending 2025 follow-up report
Restorative Dental TechnologyAmerican Dental Association, 20232030
Occupational Therapy AssistantAmerican Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 20172026
Practical Nursing20142030,
pending 2025 follow-up report

 

Non-US DOE-Recognized Accrediting Agencies
ProgramAccrediting or Approval OrganizationDate of Last AccreditationNext Reaffirmation
Anesthesia Technology20222026
Automotive Systems Technology: Maintenance and Light Repair20232028
Clinical Trials Research Associate20202025
Emergency Medical Science: Paramedic upon the recommendation of the 20202025
English for Academic Purposes20232033
Medical Assisting20182027
Opticianry and approved by the North Carolina Board of Opticians20222028
Respiratory Therapy20162026
Surgical Technology20222033


Approbation

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵnical Community College is approved by and is a member of the North Carolina Community College System. The following programs are approved by state agencies: 

  • The Basic Law Enforcement Training program is approved by the North Carolina Department of Justice;
  • The Emergency Medical Science program is approved by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services;
  • The Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing programs are approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing;
  • The Nurse Aide Program is approved by the Division Health Service Regulation within the NC Department of Health and Human Services;
  • The Opticianry program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Opticians;
  • The Paralegal Technology program is approved by the North Carolina State Bar;
  • The insurance pre-licensing courses are approved by the North Carolina Department of Insurance.