SACSCOC Accreditation Statement
Copiah-Lincoln Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Copiah-Lincoln Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Copiah-Lincoln 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).
Copiah-Lincoln Community College branch campuses, Copiah-Lincoln Community College Natchez Campus and Copiah-Lincoln Community College Simpson County Center, accreditation depends on the continued accreditation of the parent institution.
Memberships:
Copiah-Lincoln is also an active member of the American Association of Community Colleges, the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges, and the Mississippi Association of Colleges & Employers.
Program Accreditations:
The Associate Degree Nursing Program is accredited by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning of Mississippi (3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39211, (601) 432-6486, www.mississippi.edu/nursing) and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326; Phone 404-975-5000; Fax 404-975-5020; www.acenursing.org) *USDOE Recognized. Graduates that meet the requirements of the State Board of Nursing are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX®-RN).
The Medical Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. *USDOE Recognized
The Medical Laboratory Technology Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences; 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, Illinois 60018-5119, 773.714.8880.
The Respiratory Care Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care; 264 Precision Blvd, Telford, TN, 37690; 817.283.2835 www.coarc.com.
The Practical Nursing program is accredited by the Mississippi Community College Board; 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39311, www.mccb.edu.
The Automotive Technology program is accredited by ASE Education Foundation; 1503 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE Suite 401, Leesburg, VA 20176, www.ase.com.
NC-SARA:
Copiah-Lincoln Community College participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) is a national initiative to provide more access to online courses while maintaining compliance standards with state regulatory agencies. SARA allows institutions to provide online courses outside of their own state borders by seeking and maintaining state approvals via a streamlined process. To learn more about SARA, please visit nc-sara.org.
Professional Licensure
As of July 1, 2020, federal regulations require Title IV institutions to provide certain professional licensure disclosures to enrolled students and prospective students. Some of the degree programs available at Co-Lin can lead to professional licensure. Earning a degree from Co-Lin in any of these programs prepares the student to become licensed to work in Mississippi. However, there may be additional requirements if the student wishes to work outside of Mississippi. Co-Lin attempts to identify and notify any student for whom this may occur, but if you are considering one of these programs and plan to apply for licensure outside of Mississippi, please contact the respective licensing board in that state.
In order to reduce duplication of effort and to ensure system-wide compliance with federal requirements and the NC-SARA, the community colleges of Mississippi agreed to collaborate to develop the Professional Licensure webpage. Please visit this page to research the requirements in your current or intended state of residence to determine whether the Co-Lin program will meet your state’s educational requirements. It may be necessary to reach out to state agencies with questions or clarification.
If you have questions regarding any program that is not listed on the Professional Licensure Disclosures webpage, please email StateAuthorization@colin.edu.
