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¸Û°Ä±¦µä Accreditation Liaison
Dr. Amy Albee
Dean of Accreditation and Articulation
Email: AlbeeLeA@lssc.edu
Phone: (352) 365-3522
Why Accreditation Matters
SACS-COC accreditation means an institution is dedicated to providing quality higher education and ongoing improvement through planning, assessment, and quality enhancement.
- Credits from accredited institutions are transferable to and from other accredited institutions, ensuring students receive a credible, top-quality education.
- Only accredited institutions are permitted to award federal financial aid to students.
- By law, an A.A. degree from ¸Û°Ä±¦µä grants you admission as a junior to one of the state’s public universities.
In addition, the following programs are accredited or approved by state or national organizations. The last accreditation year indicates the most recent accreditation or approval decision following the completion of a self-study.
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Programs | Last Accreditation | Next Accreditation | Accrediting Agency/Final Approval |
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Education | 2024 | Final Approval | |
Nursing | 2020 | Final Approval |
Associate in Science Programs
Programs | Last Accreditation | Next Accreditation | Accrediting Agency/Final Approval |
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Nursing | 2023 | Final Approval | |
Respiratory Care | 2024 | Final Approval is pending at this time. (¸Û°Ä±¦µä is currently in the process of seeking  accreditation for a respiratory care program. However, ¸Û°Ä±¦µä can provide no assurance that accreditation will be granted by the CoARC.) | |
Medical Laboratory Technology | Expected Fall 2024 | Final Approval is pending at this time. |