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Accreditation Statement

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

Gulf Coast State College is also a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, the Association of Florida Colleges, the American Council on Education and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

Program Accreditation

GCSC Training Programs Accredited by U.S. Department of Education Recognized Accrediting Agencies

Accredited:

October 29-31, 2019 (was rescheduled from October 2018 because of Hurricane Michael)

2026
Compliance letter received 2.18.2020 from CODA granting the program accreditation status of "approval without reporting requirements."

Accredited

October 29-31, 2019, (was rescheduled from October 2018 because of Hurricane Michael)

2026
Compliance letter received 2.18.2020 from CODA granting the program accreditation status of "approval without reporting requirements."

Accredited

October 16-18, 2019

2029
Zero recommendations reported. Anticipating draft report from CCNE.

Accredited

October 8-10, 2019, (was rescheduled from February 2019 because of Hurricane Michael)

2027
Zero recommendations reported. Anticipating draft report from ACEN.

Accredited

2013
2024

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The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Gulf Coast State College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085; telephone 703.706.3245, email:  accreditation@apta.org; website:  CAPTA ONLINE website. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (850) 913-3312, or email mcumbaa@gulfcoast.edu

Accredited

2014
2022
Interim Report submitted November 2019 *rescheduled from November 2018 because of Hurricane Michael
Gulf Coast State College does not discriminate against any person in its programs, activities, policies or procedures on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, marital status, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. All questions or inquiries regarding compliance with laws relating to non-discrimination and all complaints regarding sexual misconduct or discrimination, may be directed to Lee Wood, Executive Director, Human Resources/Title II/504/Title IX Coordinator and Employment Equity Officer, Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. US Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401.