What is the accreditation status of South Carolina State University?
South Carolina State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South Carolina State University 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).
SC State has been accredited since 1941 and has received reaffirmation each of the successive ten-year periods, with the latest in 2021. The next decennial reaffirmation is scheduled for 2030,
SACSCOC Standards
- Academic Calendars
- 2022-2024 Undergraduate Catalog
- 2022-2024 Graduate Catalog
- Cost of Attendance
- Refund Policies
Graduate Catalogs
- Student Code of Conduct
- Graduate Studies Manual
Student Complaints Links to the following areas:
South Carolina State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South Carolina State University 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).
SC State has been accredited since 1941 and has received reaffirmation each of the successive ten-year periods, with the latest in 2021. The next decennial reaffirmation is scheduled for 2030.
Program Accreditation
In addition to regional accreditation by SACSCOC, specific academic programs and support areas are also accredited by their corresponding national professional accrediting associations.
Business Programs
AACSB
AACSB provides internationally recognized, specialized accreditation for business and accounting programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level. It is the most recognized form of specialized/professional accreditation an institution and its business programs can earn.
Computer Science Programs
ABET
The Computer Science Program at South Carolina State University is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Computer Science and similarly named programs' Program Criteria.
Counselor Education Program
CACREP
The Counselor Education Program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). CACREP Accreditation provides recognition that the content and quality of the program has been evaluated and meets standards set by the profession.
Engineering Technology Programs
ABET
Mechanical Engineering Technology
The Mechanical Engineering Technology Program at South Carolina State University is
accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Mechanical Engineering Technology and similarly named
programs' Program Criteria.
Civil Engineering Technology
The Civil Engineering Technology Program at South Carolina State University is accredited
by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Civil Engineering Technology and similarly named
programs' Program Criteria.
Electrical Engineering Technology
The Electrical Engineering Technology Program at South Carolina State University is
accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology and
similarly named programs' Program Criteria.
Family & Consumer Science Programs
AAFCS
The Family and Consumer Sciences programs are accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences .
Music Programs
NASM
South Carolina State University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) to award bachelor’s degrees in Music Education, K-12 and a Bachelors of Music Degree with an Emphasis in Music Industry. Contact the NASM at 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, Virginia 20190-5248 or call 703-437-0700 for questions about the accreditation of South Carolina State University.
Engineering Programs
ABET
Civil Engineering
The Civil Engineering Program at South Carolina State University is accredited by
the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Civil Engineering and similarly named programs' Program
Criteria.
Nuclear Engineering
The Nuclear Engineering Program at South Carolina State University is accredited by
the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Nuclear Engineering and similarly named programs'
Program Criteria.
Industrial Engineering
The Industrial Engineering Program at South Carolina State University is accredited
by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Industrial Engineering and similarly named programs'
Program Criteria.
ACEND
The Nutrition and Food program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.
CACREP
The Rehabilitation Counseling Program at South Carolina State University is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). CACREP Accreditation provides recognition that the content and quality of the program has been evaluated and meets standards set by the profession.
CSWE
The Social Work Program at South Carolina State University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation. Accreditation of a baccalaureate or master’s social work program by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Commission on Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. Accreditation applies to all program sites and program delivery methods of an accredited program. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program.
Speech Pathology & Audiology Program (MA)
The Master’s degree (MA) program in Speech-Language Pathology (residential) at South Carolina State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
NASAD
The Studio Art program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, (NASAD).
CAEP
CAEP advances equity and excellence in educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation that assures quality and supports continuous improvement to strengthen P-12 student learning.
Department of Education
Department of Educational Leadership
NAEYC
The Child Development Learning Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
IACS
The Counseling and Self-Development Center has been re-accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS), the accreditation association for university and college counseling centers. After being evaluated for its compliance with the IACS Standards, the highest standards available for campus counseling centers, the Counseling and Self-Development Center was found to offer outstanding professional services to its clientele.