What is the accreditation status of South Carolina State University?
South Carolina State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South Carolina State University 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).
SC State has been accredited since 1941 and has received reaffirmation each of the successive ten-year periods, with the latest in 2021. The next decennial reaffirmation is scheduled for 2030
Program Accreditation
In addition to regional accreditation by SACSCOC, specific academic programs and support areas are also accredited by their corresponding national professional accrediting associations.
Business Programs
AACSB
AACSB provides internationally recognized, specialized accreditation for business and accounting programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level. It is the most recognized form of specialized/professional accreditation an institution and its business programs can earn.
Computer Science Programs
ABET
The Computer Science Program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET to award bachelor’ degrees in Computer Science. Contact the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET at http://www.abet.org for questions about the accreditation of Computer Science Programs at South Carolina State University.
Counselor Education Program
CACREP
The Counselor Education Program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). CACREP Accreditation provides recognition that the content and quality of the program has been evaluated and meets standards set by the profession.
Engineering Technology Programs
ABET
The Civil Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Family & Consumer Science Programs
AAFCS
The Family and Consumer Sciences programs are accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences .
Music Programs
NASM
South Carolina State University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) to award bachelor’s degrees in Music Education, K-12 and a Bachelors of Music Degree with an Emphasis in Music Industry. Contact the NASM at 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, Virginia 20190-5248 or call 703-437-0700 for questions about the accreditation of South Carolina State University.
Engineering Programs
ABET
The Nuclear, Civil and Industrial Engineering Programs at SC State University are
accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
ACEND
The Nutrition and Food program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.
CACREP
The Rehabilitation Counseling Program at South Carolina State University is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). CACREP Accreditation provides recognition that the content and quality of the program has been evaluated and meets standards set by the profession.
CSWE
The Social Work Program at South Carolina State University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation. Accreditation of a baccalaureate or master’s social work program by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Commission on Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. Accreditation applies to all program sites and program delivery methods of an accredited program. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program.
ASHA
The Speech Pathology and Audiology program at South Carolina State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850.
NASAD
The Studio Art program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, (NASAD).
CAEP
CAEP advances equity and excellence in educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation that assures quality and supports continuous improvement to strengthen P-12 student learning.
NAEYC
The Child Development Learning Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
IACS
The Counseling and Self-Development Center has been re-accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS), the accreditation association for university and college counseling centers. After being evaluated for its compliance with the IACS Standards, the highest standards available for campus counseling centers, the Counseling and Self-Development Center was found to offer outstanding professional services to its clientele.