College Accreditation

  • SRTC Official Accreditation Statement
  • 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).

SACSCOC Official Stamp

About SACSCOC
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is the recognized regional accrediting body in the eleven U.S. Southern states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia) and in Latin America for those institutions of higher education that award associate, baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degrees. The Commission on Colleges is the representative body of the College Delegate Assembly and is charged with carrying out the accreditation process. SACSCOC Institutional Details for SRTC

  • 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]
  • 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:

Associate of Science in Nursing

Program Chair:
Athalena Benton, MSN, BSN, RN

Locations of Instruction:
SRTC-Moultrie-Veterans Parkway
SRTC-Thomasville
SRTC-Tifton

Program Effectiveness Data:
ASN Program Effectiveness Data

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
http://www.acenursing.org

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 a http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm

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

Approval Status: Approved [Last reviewed: February 2010]

To verify the approval status of this program, access the Georgia Board of Nursing listing of approved Nursing Education Programs.

Radiologic Technology
Moultrie Veterans Parkway Program

Program Chair:
Buffie Spencer

Location of Instruction:
SRTC-Moultrie-Veterans Parkway

Program Effectiveness Data:
Rad Tech-Moultrie Program Effectiveness Data

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 North Wacker Drive Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
https://www.jrcert.org/

Accreditation Status: Accredited [Last review: April 2018]

To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the JRCERT Accredited Program Database-SRTC Moultrie.

Radiologic Technology
Thomasville Program

Program Chair:

Anthony “Tony” Turpin

Location of Instruction:
SRTC-Thomasville

Program Effectiveness Data:
Rad Tech-Thomasville Program Effectiveness Data

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 North Wacker Drive Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
https://www.jrcert.org/

Accreditation Status: Accredited [Last review: July 2022]

To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the JRCERT Accredited Program Database-SRTC Thomasville.

Veterinary Technology

Program Chair:
Jennifer Mason, DVM

Location of Instruction:
SRTC-Thomasville

Program Effectiveness Data:
Vet Tech Program Effectiveness Data

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
1931 North Meacham Road
Schaumberg, Illinois 60173
Phone: 800-248-2862 ext. 6624
https://www.avma.org

Accreditation Status: Accredited [Last review: May 2019]

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:
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
Accounting

Program Chair:
Melody M. Tawzer

Locations of Instruction:
SRTC-Moultrie-VeteransParkway
SRTC-Thomasville
SRTC-Tifton

and

Business Management

Program Chair:
Dr. Temple Ogundu

Locations of Instruction:
SRTC-Moultrie-VeteransParkway
SRTC-Thomasville

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
11520 West 119th Street
Overland Park, Kansas 66213
Phone 913-339-9356
http://www.acbsp.org

Accreditation Status: Candidacy

To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the ACBSP Accredited Program Database.

Air Conditioning Technology

Program Chair:
James Clements

Locations of Instruction:
SRTC-Moultrie-Industrial Drive
SRTC-Thomasville

ESCO Institute
P.O. Box 521, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Telephone: (847) 253-2220 • Toll Free: (800) 726-9696
Fax: (800) 546-3726

https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/

Moultrie Accreditation Status: Accredited [Last review: December 2022]
Thomasville 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:
Mason (Ross) Miller

Locations of Instruction:
SRTC-Moultrie-Industrial Drive
SRTC-Thomasville

ASE Education Foundation
1503 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE
Suite 401
Leesburg, VA 20176

Phone:
703.669.6650
703.669.6677

Fax: 703-669-6125

https://www.aseeducationfoundation.org/

Moultrie Accreditation Status: Master Accredited [Last review: June 2017]
Thomasville Accreditation Status: Master Accredited [Last review: March 2020]

To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the ASE Accredited School Database.

Carpentry

Program Chair:
Ken Robison

Locations of Instruction:
SRTC-Moultrie-Industrial Drive

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
13614 Progressive Boulevard
Alachua, FL 32615
Phone: 386-518-6500
Fax: 386-518-6303
http://www.nccer.org

Accreditation Status: Accredited [Last review: September 2022]

To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the NCCER Training and/or Assessment Center Database.

Clinical Laboratory Technology

Program Chair:
Vickie (Georgia) Smith, MBA, BSCLS, (ASCP)cm

Locations of Instruction:
SRTC-Thomasville

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, Illinois 60018-5119
Phone: 773-714-8880
Fax: 773-714-8886
http://www.naacls.org

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:
Sherry Harrison, CMA (AAMA), AAS

Locations of Instruction:
SRTC-Moultrie-Veterans Parkway
SRTC-Thomasville
SRTC-Tifton

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)
9355 113th Street N., #7709,
Seminole, FL. 33775
Phone: 727-210-2350
http://www.caahep.org

Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1575
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Phone: 800-228-2262
Fax: 312-899-1259
http://www.maerb.org

Accreditation Status: Accredited [Last review: June 2017]

To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the CAAHEP Accredited Program Database.

Paramedicine

Program Chair:
Melissa C. Pullen (Missy), M.S., BSN, RN, NRP

Locations of Instruction:
SRTC-Thomasville

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).


Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

9355 113th Street N., #7709,
Seminole, FL. 33775
Phone: 703-669-6650
http://www.caahep.org

Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, Texas 75088
Phone: 214-703-8445
Fax: 214-703-8992
http://www.coaemsp.org

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:
Miranda McCoy, MSc, RRT, CPFT

Locations of Instruction:
SRTC-Thomasville

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)
264 Precision Blvd
Telford, Tennessee 37690
Telephone: 817-283-2835

https://coarc.com/

Accreditation Status: Provisional Accreditation [November 2017]

To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the CoARC-Accredited Respiratory Care Program Database.

Surgical Technology

Program Chair:

Locations of Instruction:
SRTC-Thomasville
SRTC-Tifton

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)
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Phone: 703-669-6650
http://www.caahep.org

Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA)
6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 210
Littleton, Colorado 80120-8031
Phone: 303-694-9262
Fax: 303-741-3655
http://www.arcstsa.org

Accreditation Status: Accredited [Last review: February 2017]

To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the CAAHEP Accredited Program Database.

APPROVALS

PROGRAM:
ACCREDITING AGENCY:
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
Cisco Network Specialist

Program Chair:

Locations of Instruction:

Cisco System, Inc. [Cisco Networking Academy]
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, California 95134
https://www.netacad.com

Accreditation Status: Approved

To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the Cisco Networking Academy Database.

Cosmetology

Program Chair:
Paul Tompkins

Locations of Instruction:
SRTC-Midtown Center
SRTC-Moultrie-Industrial Drive
SRTC-Moultrie-Veterans Parkway
SRTC-Thomasville
SRTC-Tifton
Pelham High School
Tift County High School
Turner County High School

Professional Licensing Boards Division
Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barber
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, Georgia 31217-3858
Phone: 478-207-2440
https://verify.sos.ga.gov/verification/Search.aspx

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.
Reference:
O.C.G.A § 43-10-1

Nurse Aide

Locations of Instruction:
SRTC-Bainbridge
SRTC-Blakely
SRTC-Moultrie-Veterans Parkway
SRTC-Thomasville
SRTC-Tifton
Bainbridge High School
Colquitt County High School
Miller County High School
Pelham High School
Seminole County High School
Thomasville High School
Tift County High School
Turner County High School

Patient Care Assisting

Locations of Instruction:
SRTC-Bainbridge
SRTC-Blakely
SRTC-Moultrie-Veterans Parkway
SRTC-Tifton
Colquitt County High School
Turner County High School

Program Chair:
Melissa West, RN.

Alliant Georgia Medical Care Foundation (GMCF)
1455 Lincoln Parkway
Suite 800
Atlanta, Georgia 30346
Phone: 800-982-0411
Fax: 678-527-3034
http://www.gmcf.org

Accreditation Status: Approved

To verify the accreditation status of this program, access the GAMMIS Nurse Aide Program Database.

Paramedicine

Locations of Instruction:
SRTC-Thomasville

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Locations of Instruction:
SRTC-Bainbridge
SRTC-Blakely
SRTC-Moultrie-Veterans Parkway
SRTC-Thomasville
SRTC-Tifton

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Locations of Instruction:
SRTC-Bainbridge
SRTC-Blakely
SRTC-Moultrie-Veterans Parkway
SRTC-Thomasville
SRTC-Tifton

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Locations of Instruction:
SRTC-Bainbridge
SRTC-Blakely
SRTC-Moultrie-Veterans Parkway
SRTC-Thomasville
SRTC-Tifton

Program Chair:
Melissa C. Pullen (Missy), BSN, RN, NRP

Georgia Department of Public Health
Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma
1608 Phoenix Blvd., Suite 200
College Park, GA 30349-5576
Phone 770-996-3133
http://ems.ga.gov

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.

Practical Nursing

Program Chair:
Athalena Benton, MSN, BSN, RN

Locations of Instruction:
SRTC-Bainbridge
SRTC-Blakely
SRTC-Cairo
SRTC-Moultrie-Veterans Parkway
SRTC-Thomasville
SRTC-Tifton

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 [March 2022]

To verify the approval status of this program, access the Georgia Board of Nursing listing of approved Practical Nursing Education Programs.