Accreditation
The Austin Community College District is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Austin Community College District.
The purpose of publishing the name, address, and contact numbers of Austin Community College’s regional 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 learn about the accreditation status of Austin Community College District;
- to file a third-party comment at the time of Austin Community College District’s decennial review; or
- to file a complaint against Austin Community College District for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement.
Normal inquiries about Austin Community College District, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Austin Community College District and not to the Commission’s office.
Degrees and certificate programs are approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Program Accreditations
In addition to regional accreditation, many of ACC programs have obtained professional accreditation as well.
| Programs | Additional Agency: Accreditor, Approval, or Certifications |
|---|---|
| Accounting | Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) |
| Automotive Technology and Outdoor Powered Equipment | National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) |
| Child Care and Development | NAEYC of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs |
| Criminal Justice - Texas Peace Officer Academic Alternative | Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE) |
| Culinary Arts | Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) |
| Dental Hygiene | The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) |
| Diagnostic Medical Imaging - Radiology | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) |
| Emergency Medical Services Professions | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) |
| Fire Protection Technology - Fire Academy | Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) |
| Health Information Technology | Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) |
| Hospitality, Meeting and Event Planning, Tourism | Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) |
| International Business | Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) |
| Logistics and Supply Chain Management | Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) |
| Management | Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) |
| Marketing | Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) |
| Medical Laboratory Technology | National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) |
| Medical Laboratory Technology - Phlebotomy Technician | National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA); Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) |
| Office Administration | Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) |
| Pharmacy Technician | American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP); Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) |
| Professional Nursing | Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) |
| Real Estate | Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) |
| Sonography - Diagnostic Cardiac | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) |
| Sonography - Diagnostic Medical | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) |
| Surgical Technology | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) |
| Vascular Technology | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) |
| Veterinary Technology | American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA); Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) |
| Vocational Nursing | Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) |