Accreditation
The Austin Community College District (ACC) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Austin Community College District also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Austin Community College District 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 purpose of publishing the name, address, website, and contact numbers of ACC’s primary accreditor, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, is to meet federal requirements. Publication of this information is to enable interested constituents to: (1) learn about the accreditation status of Austin Community College District, (2) file a third-party comment at the time of Austin Community College District’s decennial review, or (3) file a complaint against Austin Community College District for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement.
Routine inquiries about Austin Community College District, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, educational policies and practices, etc., should be addressed directly to the appropriate ACC office and not to SACSCOC.
ACC is recognized and sanctioned by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). All degrees and certificate programs offered at ACC are approved by the THECB. The College is also a member of the American Association of Community Colleges and the Texas Association of Community Colleges.
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Program Accreditations
In addition to institutional accreditation, many ACC programs have obtained professional accreditation as well.
| Programs | Additional Agency: Accreditor, Approval, or Certifications | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) | U.S. World Headquarters 8101 College Blvd #100 Overland Park, KS 66210 913-339-9356 www.acbsp.org |
| Automotive Technology and Outdoor Powered Equipment | ASE Education Foundation | 1503 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Suite 401 Leesburg, VA 20176 703-669-6650; 703-669-6677 Email: info@ASEeducationFoundation.org |
| Child Care and Development | National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs | 1401 H Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 202-232-8777 Ext. 3 naeyc.org |
| Criminal Justice - Texas Peace Officer Academic Alternative | Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) | 6330 East Highway 290, Suite 200 Austin, Texas 78723 512-936-7700 www.tcole.texas.gov |
| Culinary Arts | Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) | U.S. World Headquarters 8101 College Blvd #100 Overland Park, KS 66210 913-339-9356 www.acbsp.org |
| Culinary Arts | American Culinary Federation (ACF) | 180 Center Place Way Street Augustine, FL 32095 800-624-9458 www.acfchefs.org |
| Dental Hygiene | The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) | 211 East Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 800-621-8099 www.ada.org/en/coda |
| Diagnostic Medical Imaging - Radiology | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) | 20 N Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 312-704-5300 www.jrcert.org |
| Emergency Medical Services Professions | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) | 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312 Rowlett, TX 75088 214-703-8445 Accreditation #600063 www.coaemsp.org |
| Exercise Science | Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES) | 6510 Telecom Drive, Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN 46278 gcortese@coaes.org www.caahep.org/committees-on-accreditation/exercise-science |
| Exercise Science | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) | 2450 US HWY 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 www.caahep.org |
| Fashion Design | Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) | U.S. World Headquarters 8101 College Blvd #100 Overland Park, KS 66210 913-339-9356 www.acbsp.org |
| Fire Protection Technology - Fire Academy | Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) | PO Box 2286 Austin, TX 78768-2286 512-936-3838 www.tcfp.texas.gov |
| Health Information Technology | Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) | 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100 Chicago, IL 60601 Email: info@cahiim.org www.cahiim.org |
| Hospitality Management and Meeting & Event Planning | Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) | U.S. World Headquarters 8101 College Blvd #100 Overland Park, KS 66210 913-339-9356 www.acbsp.org |
| International Business | Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) | U.S. World Headquarters 8101 College Blvd #100 Overland Park, KS 66210 913-339-9356 www.acbsp.org |
| Logistics and Supply Chain Management | Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) | U.S. World Headquarters 8101 College Blvd #100 Overland Park, KS 66210 913-339-9356 www.acbsp.org |
| Management | Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) | U.S. World Headquarters 8101 College Blvd #100 Overland Park, KS 66210 913-339-9356 www.acbsp.org |
| Marketing | Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) | U.S. World Headquarters 8101 College Blvd #100 Overland Park, KS 66210 913-339-9356 www.acbsp.org |
| Medical Laboratory Technology | National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) | 5600 N River Road, Suite 720 Rosemont, IL 60018 773-714-8880 www.naacls.org |
| Medical Laboratory Technology - Phlebotomy Technician | National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) | 5600 N River Road, Suite 720 Rosemont, IL 60018 773-714-8880 www.naacls.org |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) | 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814 301-652-AOTA www.acoteonline.org |
| Office Administration and Technololgy | Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) | U.S. World Headquarters 8101 College Blvd #100 Overland Park, KS 66210 913-339-9356 www.acbsp.org |
| Paralegal | American Association of Paralegal Educators (AAfPE) | 222 S Westmonte Drive, Suite 111 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 407-774-7880 www.aafpe.org |
| Pharmacy Technician | American Society of Health- System Pharmacists (ASHP) | ASHP Accreditation Services Division 4500 East-West Highway, Suite 900 Bethesda, MD 20814 www.ashp.org |
| Pharmacy Technician | Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) | 190 S LaSalle Street, Suite 2850 Chicago, Illinois 60603-3410 312-664-3575 www.acpe-accredit.org |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) | 3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100 Alexandria, VA 22305-3085 703-706-3245; 800-999-2782 Email: accreditation@apta.org www.capteonline.org |
| Professional Nursing | Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) | 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 404-975-5000 acenursing.org |
| Real Estate | Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) | U.S. World Headquarters 8101 College Blvd #100 Overland Park, KS 66210 913-339-9356 www.acbsp.org |
| Real Estate | Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) | PO Box 12188 Austin, TX 78711-2188 512-936-3000 Email: information@trec.texas.gov |
| Sonography - Diagnostic Cardiac | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) | 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 727-210-2350 Email: mail@caahep.org |
| Sonography - Diagnostic Medical | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) | 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 727-210-2350 Email: mail@caahep.org |
| Sonography - Vascular Technology | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) | 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 727-210-2350 Email: mail@caahep.org |
| Surgical Technology | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) | 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 727-210-2350 727-210-2354 (Fax) Email: mail@caahep.org |
| Veterinary Technology | American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA); Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) | 1931 N Meacham Road, Suite 100 Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360 www.avma.org |
| Vocational Nursing | Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) | 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 404-975-5000 acenursing.org |