ACCREDITATION AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

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

The Teacher Education Programs are approved by the North Carolina State Board of Education and the Department of Public Instruction.

The Master of Health Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

The College also holds membership in the following professional associations:

• Association of American Colleges and Universities

• Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges

• Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education

• Council of Independent Colleges

• National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities

• National Collegiate Honors Council

• North Carolina Association of Colleges and Teacher Education

• North Carolina Association of Colleges and Universities

• North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities