About SCF
SCF Quality Enhancement Plan
A Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is a SACSCOC Commission on Colleges requirement for reaffirmation of accreditation. It is a long-range project that improves student learning and/or the environment that supports student learning.
Learn MoreCollege Accreditation
“Accreditation is key to maintaining our credibility and position in the higher education arena of our region and state,” said SCF President Dr. Carol Probstfeld. “This is what distinguishes us as a state institution and ensures our students that their degree has value and recognition.”
SACSCOC Accreditation
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota 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.
Health Profession Programs Accreditations
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
The Baccalaureate nursing program at State College of Florida is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN); 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326; (404) 975-5000.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Baccalaureate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at:
https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs
Associate in Science, Nursing
The Associate nursing program at State College of Florida is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN); 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326; (404) 975-5000.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at:
Associate in Science, Dental Hygiene
The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of approval without reporting. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. The Commission’s Web address is:
Associate in Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant
ACOTE® accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational programs satisfy the states’ educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Students graduating from an ACOTE® accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant education program are eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification exam and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to the AOTA State Licensure webpage.
ACOTE c/o AOTA
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510 E
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 301-652-AOTA or 301-652-2682 or 301-652-6611
acoteonline.org
Associate in Science, Physical Therapist Assistant
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: (703)706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org, website: www.capteonline.org.
Associate in Science, Radiography
The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60656-3182, (312) 704-5300, Email: mail@jcert.org.