Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Southcentral Kentucky Community and 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).
Note: The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.
Accredited Academic Programs
Air Conditioning Technology: The program is accredited by HVAC Excellence.
Automotive Technology: The program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).
Collision Repair: The program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).
Fire/Rescue Science Technology: The program is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.
Medical Laboratory Technician: The program is accredited by the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
Nursing: The program is Kentucky Board of Nursing approved.
Effective September 11, 2024, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on September 11, 2026.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs?status=Candidate
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
Radiography: The program is accredited by Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Respiratory Care Technology: The program is accredited by The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
Surgical Technology: The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Ed. Programs (CAAHEP).
If you currently live outside of Kentucky, be aware there may be additional requirements needed to obtain licensure or certification in your state.
