About CCCC

Accreditations

Central Carolina Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30333-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Central Carolina Community College. Note: The Commission on Colleges should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.

The College was accredited by the North Carolina State Board of Education in 1970, by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1972 and reaffirmed in 1976, 1987, and 1997.

CCCC is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges. Its trustees are members of the Association of Community College Trustees.

In addition to being accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, a number of curriculum programs are approved by various accrediting or licensing agencies:

  • The Automotive Systems Technology program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).
  • The Cosmetology program is approved by the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts.
  • The programs in dental assisting and dental hygiene are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and have been granted the accreditation statuses of "initial accreditation." The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.
  • The Criminal Justice program is accredited by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
  • The Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (AAAHEP).
  • The Nursing Education program is accredited by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
  • The Radio Broadcasting program is approved by the Federal Communications Commission.
  • The Real Estate program is approved by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission.
  • The Veterinary Medical Technology program is accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician and Educational Activities of the AVMA.