Overview
Welcome to South Florida State College’s accreditation information webpage. The purpose of this page is to provide information related to the College’s accreditation. The accreditation for South Florida State College includes all of its four campus locations (DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, and Lake Placid) and the distance learning option that several programs utilize for instruction.
Institutional Accreditation
South Florida State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and associate degrees. South Florida State College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South Florida State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (sacscoc.org).
Other inquiries about South Florida State College, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to the institution and not to the Commission’s office.
Program Accreditations
Automotive Service Technology – National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, 101 Blue Seal Drive, S.E. Suite 101, Leesburg, VA 20175
Dental Assistant and Dental Hygiene – American Dental Association (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 1900, Chicago, IL 60611
Emergency Medical Services – Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756; the Florida Department of Health; Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Professions; and Council on Accreditation Emergency Medical Services Program (CoAEMSP)
Associate in Science in Nursing – The associate degree nursing program at South Florida State College at the Highlands Campus located in Avon Park, Florida is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate degree nursing program is continuing accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by ACEN regarding SFSC’s Associate in Science in Nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -The baccalaureate degree nursing program at South Florida State College at the Highlands Campus located in Avon Park, Florida is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate degree nursing program is continuing accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding SFSC’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Radiography – Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182
