Accreditations and Affiliations

Accreditation

鶹 is accredited by the to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of 鶹 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 website (www.sacscoc.org).

 

鶹 is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Collegesto award the following degrees:

  • Associate of Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Healthcare Administration
  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • Master of Social Work
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice

To read King’s statement on SACSCOC’s June 2025 accreditation action, click here.

 

The Teacher Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) are approved by the

Section 207 in Title II of the Higher Education Act, as amended, requires each state receiving funding under the Act to report annually on the quality of teacher preparation in the state. Data on Tennessee and 鶹 Educator Preparation Program may be found on the.

The 2023 Tennessee Report Card on the Effectiveness of Teacher Training Programs reports data on Candidate Profiles, Employer, and Provider Impact for each Educator Preparation Program. 鶹 Teacher Education Program Highlights may be found within the.

The School of Nursing programsare fully approved bythe,and are a memberof the.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at 鶹 are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ().

The Bachelor of Social Work program is accredited bythe(CSWE).

The Master of Social Work program is accredited by the (CSWE).

The athletic program is a member of the(NCAA) Division II and.

鶹 is certified to operate in Virginia by the(SCHEV).

Membership

鶹 is a member of the:

 

SCHEV Complaint Process

Complaint Procedure for Students Enrolled at Virginia Sites

Students enrolled in academic programs in Virginia should follow the student complaint procedures outlined in the 鶹 Student Handbook. Students who follow 鶹 grievance policies without resolution of their concern may, as a last resort, contact a staff member of the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV) to file a complaint about the school.

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

101 N. 14TH St.
10TH FL, James Monroe Bldg.
Richmond, VA 23219
Tel:804.225.2600
Fax: 804.225.2604

鶹’s Richlands, Virginia,site serves as the main satellite location in the State of Virginia.

Southwest Virginia Community College
724 Community College Road
Cedar Bluff, Virginia 24609

Each course or degree, diploma, or certificate program offered in Virginia is approved by the governing body of the school, the Board of Trustees.

NC-SARA logo with a blue shield, interlocking geometric shapes in red, blue, and purple, the names MHEC, NEBHE, SREB, WICHE at the top, and a dark blue ribbon at the bottom labeled SARA.
鶹 is an NC-SARA participating institution

NC-SARA (National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement)

鶹 participates in the .