Academic Catalog

Status and Membership

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on College

Gordon State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Gordon State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).


The Gordon State College Nursing Program has had full approval by the Georgia Board of Nursing since 1972. Information about approval and/or accreditation may be obtained from the following agencies: 

Georgia Board of Nursing

237 Coliseum Drive | Macon, GA 31217 | 478-207-2440 | https://sos.ga.gov/georgia-board-nursing

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 | Atlanta, GA 30326 | 404-975-5000 | http://www.acenursing.org/


Gordon State College began offering a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/ Special Education in 2006. Certification programs for high school teachers are offered in Biology, English, and History. Information about approval and/or accreditation may be obtained from the following :

Georgia Professional Standards Commission

200 Piedmont Avenue SE Suite 1716, West Tower | Atlanta, GA 30334-9032 | 404-232-2500 | https://www.gapsc.com