Higher Learning Commission (The HLC)
Schoolcraft College is fully accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. The HLC is a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S Department of Education that accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions.
What is HLC accreditation?
Accreditation is the inspection and recognition of a college or university’s standards of quality based on established Criteria for Accreditation.
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association
30 North LaSalle, Suite 2400,
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
Phone: 800-621-7440
Fax: 312-263-0456
Website: Commission’s website
Why Accreditation Matters
Having accreditation means that the credits you earn as a student will transfer to other reputable institutions of higher learning.
Graduates of accredited schools may sit for state licensing and certification examinations.
Employers have a better understanding of the value of education received.
Attending an accredited college or university makes it much easier to qualify for federal student loans.
Specialized Accreditation
Schoolcraft has programs that have specialized state and national approval, recognition, and accreditation.
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts
The Culinary Arts Program is an accredited program by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF). For more information regarding certification, call 904-824-4468.
Education
Education
The Alternate Route to Teacher Certification Program (ARC) is approved by the Michigan Department of Education as a Michigan Alternate Route to Interim Teacher Certification (MARITC) Program. For additional information regarding the MARITC programs, call 517‑335‑6615.
Healthcare and Health Sciences
Healthcare and Health Sciences
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( CAAHEP).
Program administration reports to Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS). Credentials are awarded by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). For more information regarding accreditation, call 727-210-2350.
The Health Information Technology Associate Degree Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). For more information regarding accreditation, call 312-235-3255.
The Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). For more information regarding accreditation, call 727-210-2350.
Associate Degree and Practical Nursing programs are approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing and also nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). For more information on MI-Board of Nursing approval and licensure, call 517-335-0918 or email [email protected] . For more information regarding the optional ACEN national accreditation, call 404‑975‑5000 or email [email protected].
Emergency Medical Technology: Paramedic. All courses are approved by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Bureau of EMS, Trauma, and Preparedness, EMS Section and also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). For more information regarding accreditation, call 727-210-2350. To contact CoAEMSP, call 214-703-8445.
The Pharmacy Technician Education and Training Program is accredited by the Technician Program with the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). For more information please contact (866) 279-0681
Radiologic Technology – The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). For more information regarding accreditation, call, 443-973-3251.
Surgical Services – accreditation pending. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( CAAHEP) and Accreditation Review Counsel for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting ARC/STSA. For more information on accreditation, call, 302-694-9262.
Public Safety
Public Safety
The Criminal Justice AAS Degree with Academy candidates are certified by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). For more information regarding certification, call (517) 322-5610 or (517) 636-7874.
Fire Technology Fire Fighter 1 and 2 and the fire academy are certified by the Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training. For more information regarding certification, call (517) 285-6803.
Fire and Emergency Services
Fire and Emergency Services
The Fire and Emergency Services Associate Degree Program is nationally recognized by the U.S. Fire Administration through the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) initiative. For more information go to U.S. Fire Administration – Professional Development.
Other Accreditations
- The American Welding Society (AWS) recognizes Schoolcraft College as a certified testing center. Please contact Coley McLean with any questions at 734-462-7104 or email [email protected].
- Our Distance Education program is approved by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and is a participant in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). More information on SARA initiative can be found here https://www.nc-sara.org.