Accreditation

SUNY Westchester Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. As indicated on the Commission’s website, “The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is a global institutional accreditor recognized by the United States Secretary of Education since 1952. As an accreditor and member of the regulatory triad, MSCHE assures students and the public of the educational quality for its over 500 institutions of higher education. The Commission’s accreditation process ensures institutional accountability, self-appraisal, improvement, and innovation through peer review and the rigorous application of standards within the context of institutional mission.”

SUNY Westchester Community College’s current accreditation phase and accreditation status are displayed on the institution’s listing in the Institution Directory and in the  Statement of Accreditation Status (SAS).

Academic Program Registration

All degree programs offered at SUNY Westchester Community College are registered with the New York State Education Department and are listed in the NYSED Inventory of Registered Programs.

Specialized Accreditation

In addition to institutional accreditation, several programs maintain program level accreditation from specialized accreditation bodies, as follows below

Program Level Accreditation

Addiction Counseling, A.A.S. and Certificate

Health Information Technology, A.A.S.

Medical Coding, Certificate

Nursing, A.A.S.

Paralegal, A.A.S. and Certificate

Paramedic Certificate

Radiologic Technology, A.A.S.

Respiratory Care, A.A.S.

Veterinary Technology, A.A.S.