Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

LaGrange College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees, as well as the educational specialist degree.  LaGrange College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of LaGrange 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).

Complaints that are not successfully resolved by following the College’s grievance procedures may be filed with SACSCOC or the appropriate state agency. The following links will direct you to the proper complaint form or to the website of the agency authorized to receive complaints:

Public Complaint Policy and Complaint Form (SACSCOC)
State Authorization to Operate in Georgia
State of Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission Public Complaint Form

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

The BSN program at LaGrange College located in LaGrange, GA is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing and 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 BSN nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.  

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

The undergraduate programs in Business and Accountancy are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has granted accreditation to the LaGrange College Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program (M.A.).

Georgia Professional Standards Commission

LaGrange College’s teacher education (undergraduate and graduate) programs are accredited by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission to recommend candidates for initial teacher certification in the areas of elementary education, music education, middle grades education, and secondary education.

University Senate of the United Methodist Church

LaGrange College’s connection with the United Methodist Church is affirmed by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church. The University Senate reviews United Methodist-related educational institutions at least once every 10 years.