Accreditation & Approvals

Why Accreditation Is Important

When considering any type of educational program, always ask whether the institution offering services is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education. When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It is not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise, and designed to protect students.

Accreditation Protects Your Education and Your Investment

Choosing an accredited college means choosing a school that meets established standards for academic quality, ethical practices, and student support. Accreditation helps ensure that the education you receive is recognized by employers and other institutions, which can be important if you plan to pursue certification, licensure, or additional education in the future. It also allows eligible students to apply for federal financial aid programs. Most importantly, accreditation reflects a commitment to continuous improvement and accountability, giving you confidence that your time, effort, and resources are being invested in a program built to support your success.

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Accreditations

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

South Coast College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education.

2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201
703-247-4212
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges(ACCSC)

Approvals

Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)

South Coast College is approved to operate as a private postsecondary institution in the State of California. Approval to operate means that the college is in compliance with state standards as set forth in the Education Code. An approval to operate does not imply an endorsement or recommendation by the indicated agency.

Note: The approval of South Coast College to operate as a private postsecondary institution in the State of California is based on provisions of the California Private Postsecondary Education Act (CPPEA) of 2009, which is effective January 1, 2010.

Physical address: 1747 N. Market Blvd Suite 225 Sacramento, CA 95834.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, California 95798-081
Local: (916) 431-6959
Toll-free: (888) 370-7589
Fax number: (916) 263-1897
www.bppe.ca.gov

Click on the links below for the appropriate Performance Fact Sheet
Certificate in Court Reporting
Certificate in Court Reporting Production Specialist
Certificate in Medical Assistant
AA degree in Paralegal
Annual Report
Complete Catalog

Department of Consumer Affairs Court Reporters Board of California (DCA)

Mailing Address: 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 230, Sacramento, CA 95833
Local: 916-263-3660
Toll-free: 1-877-327-5272
Fax: (916) 263-3664
www.courtreportersboard.ca.gov

National Court Reporters Association (NCRA)

As an NCRA Certified training program, South Coast College is certified as meeting certain general requirements and minimum standards established by the National Court Reporters Association’s Council on Approved Student Education (CASE).

Mailing address: 12030 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 400, Reston, Virginia 20191
Toll-free: 800-272-6272 (NCRA)
Local: 703-556-6272 (NCRA)
Fax: 703-391-0629
www.ncra.org

National Healthcare Association (NHA)

South Coast College is approved to administer examinations in the following:

Billing and Coding Specialist
Medical Administrative Assistant
Clinical Medical Assistant
Electronic Health Records Specialist

11161 Overbrook Road, Leawood, Kansas 66211
(800) 499-9092
www.nhanow.com

Veterans Administration (VA)

The programs offered at South Coast College are approved for the training of veterans pursuant to Title 38, United States Code. As an approved site, this institution will conduct an evaluation of previous education and training for all veterans and eligible persons, grant appropriate credit, shorten the training period proportionately, and notify the VA and student accordingly.

Consumer Info

The following documents contain information on South Coast College’s policies and procedures and reporting for federal compliance.

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