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) - 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 - 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 - 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) - 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 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 Taylor Childs, PT, DPT, Program Director at 334-756-4121 x 5254 or email tchilds@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 - Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (arcstsa.org/), 19751 E. Mainstreet Ste 339, Parker, CO 80138. Phone (303) 694-9262.
Veterinary Technology Program - Initial accreditation granted on 09/04/2025 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.
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 Massage Therapy Licensing Board. State of Georgia Board Recognized Massage Therapy Educational Program.