Institution Accreditations
Albany State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and specialist degrees. Contact the:
Commission on Colleges
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097
or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Albany State University. In addition, Albany State University offers a number of Certifications.
Albany State University is also accredited by:
- Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC)
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP)
- Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
- Georgia Board of Nursing (GBN)
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences (FEPAC)
- Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)
Individual colleges and departments also hold memberships in the regional and national professional organizations associated with the respective discipline.
Specific Programs of Study and Their Accreditors
Nursing Programs
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
https://www.acenursing.org/
Dental Hygiene Program
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312-440-2568 or at:
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
www.ada.org
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
mail@caahep.org
Emergency Medical Services Program
Commission on Accreditation of Education Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP)
8301 Lakeview Pkry, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 73088
Phone: 214-703-8445
www.coaemsp.org
Health Information Technology Program
CAHIIM | Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
200 East Randolph Street
Suite 5100
Chicago, IL 60601
Office (312) 235-3255 Fax (312) 233-0063
www.cahiim.org
Histologic Technician Program
The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
773-714-8880
www.naacls.org
Medical Laboratory Technology
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, Ill. 60018-5119
Phone: 773-714-8880, fax: 773-714-8886
www.naacls.org
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the:
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) located at
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200,
North Bethesda, Maryland 20852-4929.
AOTA’s telephone number, C/O AOTA, is 301-652-6611 and the web address is www.acoteonline.org.
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3085
Telephone: (703) 706-3245
Website:http://www.capteonline.org
Radiologic Science Program
Accredited by the:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300 Fax: 312-704-5304
Email: mail@jrcert.org
Respiratory Care Program
Accredited by the:
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
1248 Harwood Rd.
Bedford, TX 76021
817-283-2835
www.coarc.com
The University is approved to disburse funds for programs of student aid and assistance by the Social Security Administration, the Georgia State Department of Veterans Service, and the Georgia State Department of Education - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Albany State University holds membership in several other state, regional and national associations and groups, including the American Association of Community Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, American Library Association and the College Board.