Accreditation and Membership

Accreditation

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

Accreditation also has been granted by professional organizations for certain specific programs. This is noted in this catalog on pages where the programs are outlined. The absence of such a notation indicates that professional accreditation has neither been sought nor granted.

Memberships

The College is an active member of the American Association of Community Colleges and the Association of Florida Colleges, as well as other professional organizations.