College Accreditation
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SRTC Official Accreditation Statement
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Southern Regional Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate of Science Degrees and Associate of Applied Science Degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Southern Regional Technical 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).
About SACSCOC
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) is the body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. It serves as the common denominator of shared values and practices primarily among the diverse institutions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Latin America and certain other international sites approved by the SACSCOC Board of Trustees that award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degrees. The Commission also accepts applications for membership from domestic institutions in the other 39 states, as well as international institutions of higher education around the world. SACSCOC Institutional Details for SRTC
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History of Accreditation: Southern Regional Technical College
- 2021
The Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) reaffirmed the accreditation of Southern Regional Technical College on June 17, 2021. The College’s next reaffirmation will take place in 2031.[SRTC SACSCOC 2021 Continued Accreditation Letter]
- 2016
Southern Regional Technical College was granted continued accreditation on June 16, 2016, by the SACSCOC Board of Trustees at their June 2016 meeting after consideration of the results of the Substantive Change Committee’s report. [SRTC SACSCOC 2016 Continued Accreditation Letter]
- 2015
The Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), on June 11, 2015, approved the Consolidation of Moultrie Technical College and Southwest Georgia Technical College to form Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) effective July 1, 2015. SRTC was recognized as an accredited institution at that time, and an On-Site Substantive Change Committee was authorized to occur. The Committee concluded the on-site visit, November 16-19, 2015, without any recommendations or areas of non-compliance for the College. [SRTC SACSCOC 2015 Consolidation Approval Letter]
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History of Accreditation: Moultrie Technical College and Southwest Georgia Technical College
- 2013
Moultrie Technical College was granted initial accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges December 9, 2013, retroactive to January 1, 2013. [MTC SACSCOC 2013 Initial Accreditation Letter]
- 2012
Southwest Georgia Technical College’s accreditation was reaffirmed June 21, 2012, after a successful reaffirmation team visit by the Off-Site Team on May 10-13, 2011, and by the On-Site Team October 25-27, 2011. [SWGTC SACSCOC 2012 Reaffirmation Letter]
- 2002
Southwest Georgia Technical College’s accreditation was reaffirmed December 9, 2002, after a successful reaffirmation team visit occurred May 6-9, 2002. [SWGTC SACSCOC 2002 Reaffirmation Letter]
- 1997
Southwest Georgia Technical College was granted initial accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges December 8, 1997, and was retroactive to January 1, 1997. [TTI SACSCOC 1997 Initial Accreditation Letter]
Degree-Granting Authority
Southern Regional Technical College has degree-granting authority from the appropriate government agency, the Georgia General Assembly to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), previously known as the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE). The Technical College System of Georgia, under powers granted pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 20-4-14 (C) (I), grants Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) authority to grant post-secondary awards including associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit. [College Award Approval Letter from the TCSG Commissioner]
Programmatic Accreditation
Numerous academic programs have also attained accreditation, approval, and/or certification from a state, regional, ano/or national professional organization.
ACCREDITATIONS (US Department of Education Nationally Recognized Accrediting Agencies)
PROGRAM: |
ACCREDITING AGENCY: |
ACCREDITATION STATUS: |
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Associate of Science in NursingProgram Chair: Locations of Instruction: Program Effectiveness Data: |
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
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Accreditation Status: Accredited The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Science in Nursing Program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program: ACEN Accreditation |
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Professional Licensing Boards Division |
Approval Status: Approved [Last reviewed: January 2024]
To verify the approval status of this program, access the Georgia Board of Nursing listing of approved Nursing Education Programs.
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Radiologic Technology
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Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) |
Accreditation Status: Accredited [Last review: April 2018] To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the JRCERT Accredited Program Database-SRTC Moultrie.
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Radiologic Technology
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Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) |
Accreditation Status: Accredited [Last review: July 2022] To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the JRCERT Accredited Program Database-SRTC Thomasville. |
Veterinary TechnologyProgram Chair: Location of Instruction: Program Effectiveness Data: |
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) |
Accreditation Status: Accredited [Last review: November 2023] To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the AVMA-CVTEA Veterinary Technology Accredited Program Database. |
ACCREDITATIONS [Non-US Department of Education Nationally Recognized Accrediting Agencies]
PROGRAM: |
ACCREDITING AGENCY: |
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Accounting
Program Chair: Locations of Instruction: and Business Management
Program Chair: Locations of Instruction: |
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) |
Accreditation Status: Candidacy To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the ACBSP Accredited Program Database. |
Air Conditioning Technology
Program Chair: Locations of Instruction: |
ESCO Institute https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/
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Moultrie Accreditation Status: Accredited [Last review: December 2022] To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the HVAC Excellence (ESCO Group) Accredited Program Database. |
Automotive Technology
Program Chair:
Locations of Instruction: |
ASE Education Foundation Phone: Fax: 703-669-6125 |
Moultrie Accreditation Status: Master Accredited [Last review: June 2017]
To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the ASE Accredited School Database. |
Carpentry
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The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) |
Accreditation Status: Accredited [Last review: September 2022] To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the NCCER Training and/or Assessment Center Database.
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Clinical Laboratory Technology
Program Chair: Locations of Instruction: |
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) |
Accreditation Status: Accredited [Last review March 2017]
To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the NAACLS Accredited Program Database. |
Medical Assisting
Program Chair: Locations of Instruction: The Medical Assisting diploma program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). |
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) |
Accreditation Status: Accredited [Last review: June 2017] To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the CAAHEP Accredited Program Database.
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Paramedicine Program Chair: Locations of Instruction: The Paramedicine associate degree and diploma programs are accredited by the 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). |
Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) |
Accreditation Status: Accredited [Last review: April 2018] To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the CAAHEP Accredited Program Database. |
Respiratory Care Program Chair: Locations of Instruction: The Entry Respiratory Care Professional Practice Program, CoARC program number 200631, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree, located at Southern Regional Technical College in Thomasville, Georgia, holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com). |
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
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Accreditation Status: Provisional Accreditation [April 2024] To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the CoARC-Accredited Respiratory Care Program Database. |
Surgical TechnologyProgram Chair: Locations of Instruction: The Surgical Technology associate degree and diploma programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon recommendation by the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA). |
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA) |
Accreditation Status: Accredited [Last review: February 2017] To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the CAAHEP Accredited Program Database. |
APPROVALS
PROGRAM: |
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Cisco Network Specialist
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Cisco System, Inc. [Cisco Networking Academy] |
Accreditation Status: Approved To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the Cisco Networking Academy Database. |
Cosmetology
Program Chair: Locations of Instruction: |
Professional Licensing Boards Division |
Accreditation Status: Approved The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia approved the merger of MTC and SWGTC to be effective July 1, 2015, and therefore, by State of Georgia Law, this approval also approved the Cosmetology programs and Esthetician program at SRTC with the Professional Licensing Boards Division Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbers. |
Nurse AideLocations of Instruction:
Patient Care AssistingLocations of Instruction:
Program Chair: Program Coordinator: Melissa Renn West, RN |
Alliant Georgia Medical Care Foundation (GMCF) |
Accreditation Status: Approved To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the GAMMIS Nurse Aide Program Database. |
ParamedicineLocations of Instruction:
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)Locations of Instruction:
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)Locations of Instruction:
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)Locations of Instruction:
Program Chair: |
Georgia Department of Public Health |
Accreditation Status: Approved To verify the accreditation status of these programs, contact Region 8 of the Office of EMS and Trauma: Georgia Regional EMS Offices.
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Practical Nursing
Program Chair: Locations of Instruction: |
Professional Licensing Boards Division Georgia Board of Nursing 237 Coliseum Drive Macon, Georgia 31217 Phone: 478-207-1640 https://sos.ga.gov/page/approved-programs-and-nclex-information |
Accreditation Status: Conditional Approval [April 2024] To verify the approval status of this program, access the Georgia Board of Nursing listing of approved Practical Nursing Education Programs.
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