Accreditation

Wharton County Junior College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate Degree. Wharton County Junior College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Wharton County Junior 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 the information available on the SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Accreditation Approvals

• Texas Education Agency (TEA)
• Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has approved college/university parallel offerings and programs in technical education.
• The Texas Veterans Commission has approved programs for veteran educational benefits.

Program Accreditations

• Texas Board of Nursing (BON) - Associate Degree Nursing
• National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) - Associate Degree Nursing
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) - Automotive Technology
• Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) - Cosmetology
• Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) - Dental Hygiene
• National Association for the Education of Young Children Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher
• Education Programs (NAEYC) - Early Childhood/Child Development
• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) - Emergency Medical Services
• Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) - Health Information Technology
• Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE) - Human Services
• Texas Board of Nursing (BON) - Licensed Vocational Nursing
• The American Bar Association, (approved by) - Paralegal Studies
• Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education - Physical Therapist Assistant
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) - Police Academy
• Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology - Radiologic Technology