Accreditation

Associate Degrees

College of The Albemarle is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. College of The Albemarle also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of College of The Albemarle 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 Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097
404-679-4500

College of The Albemarle is one college with multiple campuses and other off-site locations. The college’s SACSCOC accreditation extends to all locations.

SACSCOC

COA’s Quality Enhancement Plan

Credits earned at COA in curricula leading to the Associate in Arts, the Associate in Science, the Associate in Fine Arts, and some of those leading to the Associate in Applied Science and the Associate in General Education, are transferable to senior colleges and universities for a higher degree.

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program

The Associate Degree Nursing and Licensed Practical Nursing to Associate Degree Nursing Option (LPN to ADN Option) nursing programs at College of The Albemarle at the COA Elizabeth City campus located in Elizabeth City, NC 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 and Licensed Practical Nursing to Associate Degree Nursing Option (LPN to ADN Option) nursing programs is: Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.

ACEN

Emergency Medical Services Training and Emergency Medical Science/Paramedic Programs

Accreditation Status

COA’s 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).

Contact CAAHEP:

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 – 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

Surgical Technology and Medical Assisting Programs

COA’s Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee and Surgical Technology/Surgical Assisting (ARC, ST/SA).

COA’s Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

9355 – 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350

CAAHEP

Medical Laboratory Technology Program

COA’s Medical Laboratory Technology program is accredited by:

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)

5600 N. River Rd.
Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
773-714-8886

NAACLS

As a result of NAACLs accreditation, graduates will be eligible to take the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry exam, or another certifying exam, to become nationally certified as a medical laboratory technician or clinical laboratory technician.

Program Approvals/Licensures

Aviation Systems Technology

COA’s program curriculum is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under 14 CFR Part 147, which governs aviation maintenance schools and describes the approval process.

FAA Greensboro FSDO, EA-39
1301 S. Terminal Service Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
336-369-3947

FAA: Aircraft Maintenance Technician Schools

Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLET) – Certificate

COA’s Basic Law Enforcement Training program is regulated and certified by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards.

Criminal Justice Standards Division

PO Drawer 149
Raleigh, NC 27602
(919) 661-5980 phone

Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards

Cosmetology – Diploma

COA’s Cosmetology program is licensed and approved by the NC Board of Cosmetic Arts Examiners.

Cosmetic Arts Board

121 Edinburgh South Drive
Suite 209
Cary, NC 27511
919-736-6123

NC Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners

To review documents describing accreditation, approval, or licensing of the institution or specific programs of study, contact: