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.
Computer Science Certified Internet Web Professional (CIW) - Authorized academic partner. Pearson VUE authorized Testing Center.
Cosmetology - Approved by the Alabama State Board of Cosmetology.
Emergency Medical Services - 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 Programs1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL 33756 Phone: (727) 210-2350; Website: www.caahep.org
Machine Shop Technology - The Machine Technology program is accredited by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). National Institute for Metalworking Skills 10565 Fairfax Blvd. Suite 203 Fairfax, Virginia 22030, www.nims-skills.org
Nursing Assistant - Approved by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Division of Healthcare Facilities.
Practical Nursing (PN) - 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), 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, Florida, 33756, Phone: 727-210-2350; Fax 727-210-2354 Website: www.caahep.org
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.
Welding - American Welding Society (AWS), Accredited Test Facility