SACSCOC · Program Accreditation · Memberships
ACCREDITATION
Lawson State Community College is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) — the regional accrediting body for degree-granting institutions in the southeastern United States.
Regional Accreditor
SACSCOC ACCREDITATION
Lawson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees and certificates. SACSCOC regional accreditation means that Lawson State credits are widely accepted for transfer to four-year universities and that our degrees are recognized by employers and federal aid programs.
Contact SACSCOC at: 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097. Telephone: 404.679.4500. For questions about Lawson State's accreditation status, contact our Office of Institutional Research.
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HISTORICALLY BLACK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Lawson State Community College was founded in 1949 and is designated a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) under Title III of the Higher Education Act. This designation reflects our founding mission and ongoing commitment to access, equity, and educational opportunity.
By Program
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC ACCREDITATIONS
| Program | Accrediting Body |
|---|---|
| Nursing (A.D.N.) | Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (opens in new tab) |
| Dental Assisting | Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), American Dental Association (opens in new tab) |
| Emergency Medical Services | Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP) (opens in new tab) |
| Cosmetology | National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) (opens in new tab) |
| Medical Office Administration | American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) — Curriculum approved (opens in new tab) |
Accreditation status is subject to periodic review. Contact the Office of Academic Affairs for the most current information.
Affiliations
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