Cleveland State Community College is accredited with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Cleveland State Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Cleveland 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 the SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org)
Student rights related to accreditation include:
- To learn about the accreditation status of the institution,
- To file a third-party comment at the time of the institutions’ decennial review, or
- 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 Cleveland State Community College and not to the SACSCOC office.
Dr. John Squires
Executive Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Office 423-473-2390
jsquires@clevelandstatecc.edu
Resources
Cleveland State's institution details on SACSCOC website
Program Accreditations
Advanced Technologies Programs:
The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
3801 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 190
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Telephone: (919) 635-8335
Business and Administrative Professional Technology Programs:
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
11520 West 119th Street
Overland Park, Kansas 66213
Telephone: (913) 339-9356
Early Childhood Education:
The Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
1401 H Street NW, Suite 600
Washington, District of Columbia, 20005
Telephone: (202) 232-8777
Medical Assisting Program:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 - 113th Street N, #7709
Seminole, Florida 33775
Telephone: (727) 210-2350
Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 - 113th Street N, #7709
Seminole, Florida 33775
Telephone: (727) 210-2350
Nursing Program:
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Telephone: (404) 975-5000
