Accreditation
East Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. East Mississippi
Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at
approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of East Mississippi 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 specialized program accreditations, certifications and licensures include:
- The Associate Degree Nursing program at East Mississippi Community College at the Golden
Triangle Campus located in Mayhew, Mississippi is accredited by the Accreditation
Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta,
GA 30326, 404.975-5000.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for
the associate degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public
information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
- The Associate Degree Nursing program at East Mississippi Community College at the
Golden Triangle Campus located in Mayhew, Mississippi is accredited by the Mississippi
Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), 3825 Ridgewood Rd., Jackson, MS 39211, 601.432.6486.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the Mississippi IHL Board of Trustees
for the Associate Degree Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public
information disclosed by the IHL regarding this program at http://www.ihl.state.ms.us
- Automotive Services Technology: National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation;101
Blue Seal Drive, Suite 101; Leesburg, VA 20175; 703.669.6650; webmaster@natef.org
- Computer Networking Technology: Cisco Systems Inc.; 170 West Tasman Drive; San Jose,
CA 95134
- Cosmetology: Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology; 2 Old River Road, Suite B; Jackson,
MS 39202, 601.354.5315
- EMT: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); 1361
Park Street; Clearwater, FL 33756, 727.210.2350; www.caahep.org
- Funeral Services Technology: American Board of Funeral Service Education; 3414 Ashland
Avenue, Suite G; St. Joseph, MO 64506; Telephone 816.233.3747, www.abfse.org
- Practical Nursing: Mississippi Community College Board; 3825 Ridgewood Road; Jackson,
MS 39211
- Welding and Fabrication Technology: American Welding Society; 550 N.W. LeJeune Road;
Miami, FL 33126; 800.443.9353
East Mississippi Community College is a member of the American Association of Community
Colleges, The Mississippi Association of Colleges, and The Mississippi Association
of Community and Junior Colleges.