Nash Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award
associate degrees. Nash Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Nash 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).
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Nash Community College 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: www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please contact 252-451-8481 or email almilks594@nashcc.edu.
The Automotive Systems Technology program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), (101 Blue Seal Drive, S.E. Suite 101, Leesburg, VA 20175).
The Computer-Integrated Machining Technology program is accredited by The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), (10565 Fairfax Boulevard, Suite 203, Fairfax, VA 22030, 703-352-4971, www.nims-skills.org).
The A.A.S Early Childhood Education program at Nash Community College is accredited by the NAEYC Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs, (1401 H Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 232-8777). The current accreditation term runs from July 2022 through July 2029.
The Medical Assisting diploma program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB), (9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, 727-210-2350, www.caahep.org).
The Veterinary Medical Technology program is accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) as a program for educating veterinary technicians. 1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360, 800-248-2862 www.avma.org
The Cosmetology program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts, (1207 Front Street, Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27609, (919) 733-4117).
The College is approved by the North Carolina State Board of Nursing to offer the Associate Degree in Nursing and Practical Nursing, a diploma program, (P.O. Box 2129, Raleigh, NC 27602, (919) 782-3211).
The Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program is approved by The North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission; and The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission.
