The PHSC Office of Institutional Effectiveness manages accreditations for the College.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Pasco-Hernando State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Pasco-Hernando 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.

  • Level II Membership Letter January 13, 2014
  • Continuing Accreditation with BAS & BSN Letter January 19, 2016
  • Key Student Achievement Indicators
  • List of Majors with Federal CIPS
  • List of Degrees and Graduates for Part 1

Board Rule

6Hx19-1.24 College Accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Health Programs Accreditation

The following programs are accredited:

Dental Hygiene

The Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

Commission on Dental Accreditation
211 E. Chicago Ave. Suite 1900
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Phone: 800-232-6108

Emergency Medical Services

The Emergency Medical Services Program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP)

Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions
Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
Phone: 214-703-8445

Registered Nursing 

Nursing (Associate Degree) RN Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

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

Bachelor of Science in Nursing 

Nursing Baccalaureate Program (BSN) is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
655 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-887-6791

Surgical Technology

The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). 

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355-113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33756
Phone: 727-210-2350

Distance Education Accreditation

The following programs are accredited:

Pasco-Hernando State College has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.