Accreditation
Accreditation is the result of achieving established standards of quality and excellence as recognized by that agency granting such accreditation.
Hopkinsville Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Hopkinsville Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Hopkinsville Community 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 (www.sacscoc.org).
Note: The three-fold purpose for publishing the Commission's address and contact numbers is to enable interested constituents (1) to learn about the accreditation status of the institution, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the institution's decennial review. or (3) to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with standard or requirement. Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc. should be addressed directly to the institution and not to the Commission's office.
Academic Program Accreditations or Certifications
The following programs have earned discipline-specific accreditations or certifications as recognized by that respective granting agency:
Associate Degree Nursing:
The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Hopkinsville Community College located in Hopkinsville, KY 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 Degree Nursing Program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program is also under full approval status with the Kentucky Board of Nursing (800) 305-2042.
Practical Nursing:
Effective February 20, 2024, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on February 20, 2026.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic: The Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic program is offered through a partnership between Hopkinsville Community College and Madisonville Community College. The joint program is accredited under the Madisonville Community College Training and Educational Institution (TEI) number and through The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, (727) 210-2350, mail@caahep.org.
Massage Therapy: The Massage Therapy program has received a Certificate of Good Standing for a Massage Therapy Training Program from the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy, PO Box 1360, Frankfort, KY 40602, (502) 782-8808.
Surgical Technology: The Surgical Technology program is offered through a partnership between Hopkinsville Community College and Madisonville Community College. The joint program is accredited through The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, (727) 210-2350, mail@caahep.org.
Why is accreditation important?
Accreditation is important for two reasons. First, it assures HCC students that they are receiving an education that meets the high standards of an independent organization.
Secondly, since HCC is accredited to award associate degrees, an HCC degree is automatically recognized and accepted by all public or private four-year colleges and universities in Kentucky. Transfer assistance is available to help explore options available to you.
