Lake-Sumter State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees.
Lake-Sumter State College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Lake-Sumter 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 (www.sacscoc.org).
LSSC Accreditation Liaison
Dr. Amy Albee
Dean of Accreditation and Articulation
Email: AlbeeLeA@lssc.edu
Phone: (352) 365-3522
Why Accreditation Matters
SACS-COC accreditation means an institution is dedicated to providing quality higher education and ongoing improvement through planning, assessment, and quality enhancement.
- Credits from accredited institutions are transferable to and from other accredited institutions, ensuring students receive a credible, top-quality education.
- Only accredited institutions are permitted to award federal financial aid to students.
- By law, an A.A. degree from LSSC grants you admission as a junior to one of the state’s public universities.
In addition, the following programs are accredited or approved by state or national organizations. The last accreditation year indicates the most recent accreditation or approval decision following the completion of a self-study.
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Programs | Last Accreditation | Next Accreditation | Accrediting Agency/Final Approval |
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Education | 2024 | Florida Department of Education – Bureau of Educator Recruitment, Development, and Retention Final Approval | |
Nursing | 2020 | Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Final Approval |
Associate in Science Programs
Programs | Last Accreditation | Next Accreditation | Accrediting Agency/Final Approval |
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Nursing | 2023 | Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Final Approval | |
Respiratory Care | 2024 | Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care Final Approval is pending at this time. (Lake-Sumter State College is currently in the process of seeking CoARC accreditation for a respiratory care program. However, Lake-Sumter State College can provide no assurance that accreditation will be granted by the CoARC.) | |
Medical Laboratory Technology | Expected Fall 2024 | National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences Final Approval is pending at this time. |