GC Accreditation
 

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

 

Associate and Bachelor Degrees

Galveston College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate and Bachelor degrees.

Contact:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097
or call: 404-679-4500 FAX: 404-679-4558 for questions about the accreditation of Galveston College.

Galveston College’s Health Sciences programs are accredited by the following organizations:

Radiography and Radiation Therapy – Technology  

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-2901
(312) 704-5300 

Nuclear Medicine  

Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
2000 W. Danfort Rd. STE 130, #203
Edmond, OK 73003
(405) 285-0546 

 

Emergency Medical Services  

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 210-2350 

The Galveston College’s Cosmetology program is approved by:  

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) 

P.O. Box 12157
Austin, TX 78711
(800) 803-9202 

Galveston College is approved by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and has complied with the standards, rules and regulations as prescribed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.  

Texas Education Agency 

1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701-1494
(512) 463-9734 

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 

1200 E. Anderson Lane
Austin, Texas 78752
(512) 427-6101 FAX (512) 483-6444

Galveston College’s Nursing programs are approved by the following organizations:  

Bachelor of Science Degree Nursing

Effective January 19, 2023, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on January 19, 2025

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400Atlanta, GA 30326(404) 975-5000

Associate Degree Nursing  

Texas Board of Nursing
William P. Hobby Building
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 305-7400

 

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)  

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Phone (404) 975-5000 Fax (404) 975-5020

Vocational Nursing  

Texas Board of Nursing
William P. Hobby Building
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-400
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 305-8101 

Health Sciences

  • American Association of Community Colleges  
  • Association Community College Trustees 
  • Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Conference  
  • Gulf Coast Consortium  
  • Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities  
  • National Association of Developmental Education  
  • National Commission for Cooperative Education  
  • National Junior College Athletic Association  
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools – Commission on Colleges  
  • Texas Association of Community Colleges  
  • Texas Administrators of Continuing Education  
  • Texas Association of College Technical Educators 

 

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