Accreditation Information

Jackson State Community College

Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate Degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Jackson 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).

Additional Accreditation for Educational Programs

• The Associate of Applied Science in Business, the Associate of Science in Accounting, and the Associate of Science in Business Administration are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213 phone 913-339-9356 info@acbsp.org ).
• The Associate of Applied Science Medical Laboratory Technician program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont IL, 60018 phone 773-714-8880).
• The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326. Phone (404) 975-5000.
• The Associate of Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (1111 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314 phone 703-706-3245, accreditationA@apta.org ).
• The Associate of Applied Science Radiologic Technology is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606-3182 phone 312-704-5300).
• The EMT and AEMT Certificates and Paramedic Degree programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Sciences Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Commission on Accreditation of Health Sciences Education Programs (25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, www.caahep.org).  To contact CoAEMSP: 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312 Rowlet, TX 75088, phone (214)703-8445, fax (214)703-8992, www.coaemsp.org
• The Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Systems Technology is accredited by The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). 3801 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 190, Raleigh, NC 27607, (919) 635-8335 www.atmae.org.
• The Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant program is  accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449.  ACOTE's telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA (2682), and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.  Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).  After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).  In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination.  Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT Certification Examination or attain state licensure. 
• The Respiratory Care Program, CoARC program number 200626, AAS Degree in Respiratory Care, and Jackson State Community College main campus holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).  The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care can be contacted at 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX 76021-4244 and at (817) 283-2835. 

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

School of Business, Industry, and Technology 

Business & Accounting Accreditation Information

The Associate of Applied Science in Business, the Associate of Science in Accounting, and the Associate of Science in Business Administration are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213 phone 913-339-9356 info@acbsp.org ).

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School of Healthcare Professions

Medical Laboratory Technician

The Associate of Applied Science Medical Laboratory Technician program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. (5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont IL, 60018 or (773) 714-8880).  Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Physical Therapist Assistant

The JSCC Physical Therapist Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), American Physical Therapy Association, 3030 Potomac Avenue, 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 731-424-3520, ext. 50214 or email fingram3@jscc.edu.   

Current Accreditation Status:  Accredited

Initial Accreditation Date:  04/1992

Next CAPTE On-site Review:  Spring 2027

For information about filing a complaint with CAPTE:  http://www.capteonline.org/Complaints/

Complaints:  In addition to the CAPTE complaint process linked above, the following college and program policies and procedures pertaining to  submitting a complaint are as follows.  The Student Grievance Policy and Procedure can be noted in the College Catalog and Student Handbook and at https://www.jscc.edu/contact-us/complaints.html.  Students are encouraged follow the prescribed procedures (due process) if they feel that they have been subjected to unfair treatment by other students or college employees.  Complaints from other parties (outside of due process) should be directly reported to the PTA Program Director (fingram3@jscc.edu).   

Licensure:  PTAs must be licensed by the Tennessee Department of Health in order to practice physical therapy in this state (this is true in most other states, as well).  The Board of Physical Therapy, an office in the Division of Health Related Boards of the Department of Health, is charged with the licensure and regulation of PTAs in Tennessee.  For more information on the requirements for PTA licensure please go to the Board's website.   

NPTE:  Upon successful completion of JSCC's PTA program, graduates are eligible for the National Physical Therapy Examination that is administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).  This national examination is a part of the evaluation process used by the Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy in order to ensure a licensure candidate’s entry level competency.  For more information on this examination please see the Exam Candidate page of the Federation's website.

Radiologic Technology

The Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the:

Program status is: Maintenance Accreditation for 8 years

Interim Report due the second quarter of 2027

Next accreditation report:  April 1, 2031

The JRCERT is the only agency recognized by the United States Department of Education(USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), for the accreditation of traditional and distance delivery educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry.

Respiratory Care

The Respiratory Care Program, CoARC Program Number 200626, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Care, and Jackson State Community College main campus holds Continuing Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (https://coarc.com/)

EMT-Paramedic

The Emergency Medical Services Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education  Programs  www.caahep.org  upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 9355 113th Street North #7709, Seminole, FL 33775-7709 Phone: (727) 210-2350), www.caahep.org  To  contact CoAEMSP: 8301  Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, Phone: 214-703-8445; Fax: 214-703-8992; www.coaemsp.org

Nursing Accreditation Information

Professional Licensure Disclosure: The program is fully approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326 phone 414-975-5000.

Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).  As a member institution of the Tennessee Board of Regents, the college is regulated by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Students who complete the program of study requirements will meet curricular requirements to apply for nurse licensure in Tennessee.  Requirements for other states may vary.  If you currently live in a state other than Tennessee or you intend to use the education completed at Jackson State Community College to seek professional licensure in another state, be aware there may be additional requirements for obtaining licensure.  Contact the Board of Nursing in the state where you intend to seek licensure regarding requirements in that state.