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Columbia State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Science in Teaching, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Applied Science degrees, and technical certificates. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Columbia State Community College.
Student Rights Related to Accreditation include: (1) to learn about the accreditation status of the institution, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the institution's decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Columbia State Community College and not to the Commission's office.
In addition, several of Columbia State academic programs have specialized accreditation by professional organizations.
Accounting, Business Administration, Business, Economics, Information Systems Technology
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
11520 West 119th Street
Overland Park, Kansas 66213
913.339.9356
www.acbsp.org
Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP)
8301 Lakeview Pkwy Suite 111-312
Rowlett, Texas 75088
817.283.9403
Engineering Systems Technology
The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
275 North York Street, Suite 401
Elmhurst, IL 60126-2752
630.433.4514
Medical Laboratory Technology
Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board
Metro Center Complex
665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
615.532.3202
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
773.714.8880
Nursing
Tennessee Board of Nursing (Rules and Regulations 1000-01-.09 -.12)
State of Tennessee
Department of Health
Health Related Boards
Tennessee Board of Nursing
665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 532-5166
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
Fax: 404-975-5020
www.acenursing.org
Radiologic Technology
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
312.704.5300
www.jrcert.org
Respiratory Care
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
264 Precision Rd.
Telford, TN 37690
817.283.2835
www.coarc.com
Veterinary Technology
American Veterinary Medical Association
Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)
1931 N. Meacham Road, Suite 100
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173-4360
847.925-8070
Fax: 847.925.1329
www.avma.org
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AdmissionsColumbia State - A great place to start!
AcademicsThe courses offered at Columbia State are gateways to growth. Through the gateways–and in those classes–you’ll learn about your world and about yourself; you’ll discover new careers and you’ll grow.
Campus LifeWe understand that your personal and professional growth isn’t limited to what you learn in the classroom. Or rather, at Columbia State, the entire campus and its surrounding community is your classroom.
AthleticsColumbia State fields five NJCAA Division I teams. The Chargers have routinely moved on to Division I programs, been drafted by Major League Baseball clubs, and more. Go Chargers!
Arts & EntertainmentWe celebrate the important role of the arts in a well-rounded education. In addition to the books read, tests taken and study groups formed that make up our students’ academic growth, we also provide a wide range of cultural and intellectual opportunities.
Workforce & Continuing EducationIf you want to develop new skills, improve your organization’s performance or just learn new things, you have found the right place!
