Regional Accreditation Statement
ÁùºÏ±¦µä is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational
specialist, and doctoral degrees. ÁùºÏ±¦µä also may offer credentials such
as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation
of ÁùºÏ±¦µä 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 ().
Frequently Asked Questions
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Colleges (SACSCOC) is one of seven regional accrediting bodies for educational institutions in the United States. Accreditation by SACSCOC is a statement of an institution’s commitment to integrity as well as its capacity to provide effective programs and services.
Accreditation by SACSCOC is validation of ÁùºÏ±¦µä’s quality in faculty and academic programs, services, financial stability, and more. In addition, this accreditation makes federal student financial aid funds available to TROY students who qualify, eases transfer of courses to and from other institutions and indicates to employers and others that TROY graduates have received a high quality education.
Regional accrediting bodies typically accredit public and private nonprofit institutions offering associate, baccalaureate, master’s and/or doctoral degrees. National accrediting bodies typically accredit private institutions with missions focused on career education or faith-based education.
Specialized accreditation is granted for specific academic programs, professions or units within a university. Many ÁùºÏ±¦µä programs hold specialized accreditation. For example, ÁùºÏ±¦µä’s counseling program holds specialized accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. ÁùºÏ±¦µä’s undergraduate and graduate catalogs provide complete lists of the University’s accreditations.
Visit one of the following websites for more information:
- Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) ()
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ()
- U.S. Department of Education ()