2025 - 2026 General Catalog and Student Handbook

College Accreditation

Bishop State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate degree in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Occupational Technologies Degrees and Certificates. Questions about the accreditation of Bishop State Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500), or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Additional Accreditation

The Nursing and Practical Nursing programs are accredited by the ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR EDUCATION IN NURSING (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000

The Culinary Arts program is accredited by the AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION (ACFEF) 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32095; (904) 824-4468, Fax: (904) 940-0741

The Accounting Technology, Computer Information Systems, and Office Administration programs are accredited by the ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGIATE BUSINESS SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS (ACBSP) 7007 College Boulevard, Suite 420, Overland Park, KS 66211; telephone 1-913-339- 9356

The Health Information Technology program is accredited by the COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR HEALTH INFORMATICS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT EDUCATION (CAHIIM) 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 235-3255

The Physical Therapist Assistant program is accredited by the COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION IN PHYSICAL THERAPY EDUCATION (CAPTE) 1111 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; telephone 1-703-706-3245

Member

ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATION

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY AND JUNIOR COLLEGES

Alabama Community College System

Mr. Jimmy H. Baker, Chancellor

Members of the Board of Trustees