Accreditation

Sandhills Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Sandhills 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).

 

List of Academic Programs and CIP Codes

 

Individual Program Accreditation*

Associate Degree Nursing 
Approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing 
Sandhills Community College Associate Degree in Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037, 202-909-2526 

Automotive Systems Technology 
Certified by National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

Aviation Management & Career Pilot Technology 
Approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 

Basic Law Enforcement Training
Approved by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission 

Cosmetology
Approved by North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts

Emergency Medical Science
Certified by North Carolina Office of EMS (NC OEMS) and Department of Health and Human Services 
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) 

Landscape Gardening
Accredited by National Association of Landscape Professionals

Medical Laboratory Technology
Accredited by National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)

Nurse Aide (Certified Nursing Assistant) 
Approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services  
Division of Health Service Regulation and the Health Care Personnel Education and Credentialing Section 

Ophthalmic Medical Personnel
Accredited by the International Council of Accreditation (ICA) for Allied Ophthalmic Education Programs 

Radiography
Accredited by The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology,

Respiratory Therapy
Accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care

Surgical Technology
Accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

Therapeutic Massage
Approved by NC Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy

*Programs offered by the college but not on this list are not required to hold individual program accreditation.