Southern Union State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate degree. Southern Union State Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Southern Union State Community 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).
Southern Union State Community College instructional programs have received individual professional accreditation/approval from the following organizations:
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) - The ADN program at SUSCC located in Opelika, AL is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education and Nursing, 3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326; telephone (404) 975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the ADN program is continued accreditation (2021). View the public information disclosed by ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org The Associate Degree Nursing program is approved by the Alabama State Board of Nursing.
Emergency Medical Technology - The Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the EMS Professionals (CoAEMSP). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 9355-113th St. N. #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; Phone: (727) 210-2350; Website: www.caahep.org. The Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), 12300 Ford Road, Suite 35, Dallas, TX Phone: (972) 247-4442. The Alabama Department of Public Health, Office of EMS, The RSA Tower, 201 Monroe Street, Suite 1100, Montgomery, AL 36104.
Medical Assistant Technology - The Southern Union State Community College Medical Assistant Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) www.maerb.org. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; 9355-113th St. N. #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; Phone: (727) 210-2350, www.caahep.org
Practical Nursing (PN Program) - The PN program at SUSCC located in Opelika, AL is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education and Nursing, 3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326; telephone (404) 975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the ADN program is initial accreditation (2021). View the public information disclosed by ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org. The Practical Nursing program is approved by the Alabama State Board of Nursing.
Physical Therapist Assistant Program - Graduation from a physical therapist assistant education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA, 22305; phone: 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Southern Union State Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call Jeff Leatherman, DPT, MS, PT, Program Director at 334-756-4121 x 5254 or email jleatherman@suscc.edu.
Radiologic Technology Program - Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) (20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300).
Surgical Technology Program - Has continuing accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP), 9355-113th Street N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; Phone: 727-210-2350; Fax 727-210-2354 Website: www.caahep.org
Veterinary Technology Program - pending accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA CVTEA), 1931 North Meacham RD, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360; phone: 800-248-2862; fax: 847-925-1329; avma.org. The program will submit the formal application material required in the CVTEA pre-accreditation stage. Submission of this documentation does not assure that the program will be granted initial or full accreditation status. Achievement of initial accreditation status signifies satisfactory progress toward accreditation, and does not assure that the program will be granted full accreditation. Should the Southern Union State Community College Veterinary Technology Program fail to be accepted by CVTEA for consideration of Initial or Full Accreditation status within the planned time frame, SUSCC may delay program dates and timelines until such approval is granted by CVTEA.
Regulatory Bodies
Cosmetology - Approved by the Alabama State Board of Cosmetology.
Nursing Assistant - Approved by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Division of Healthcare Facilities.
Therapeutic Massage - Approved as a licensed Massage Therapy School by the Alabama Board of Massage Therapy. State of Georgia Board Recognized Massage Therapy Educational Program.