Carteret Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Inquiries regarding the programs and services of Carteret Community College should be addressed with the College directly. For questions about the accreditation of Carteret Community College contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500.
Carteret Community College’s accreditation was last reaffirmed in 2020. The next review of the 5th year report will be in 2025. The next reaffirmation committee should occur in August 2030.
Carteret Community College is recognized by the Department of Education as an institution of higher learning and is qualified to receive federal assistance in its higher education programs.
Carteret Community College’s High School Diploma Program meets the standards required by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for the purpose of awarding high school diplomas.
Program Accreditations
In addition to institutional accreditation, many Carteret CC programs have obtained professional accreditation, approval, or certifications as well.
|
Program |
Name & Contact Information |
Approval, Certification, or Accreditation |
Date of Last Review |
Date of Next Review |
Negative Action Taken (Yes or N0) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Associate Degree Nursing (recognized by DOE) |
NC Board of Nursing |
Approval |
March 2016 |
Fall 2031 |
No |
|
This nursing education program is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing |
Accreditation |
February 2018 |
Fall 2031 |
No |
|
|
Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) |
The Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program is approved by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission NC Criminal Justice Standards Division, NC Department of Justice |
Accreditation |
May 2020 |
May 2025 |
No |
|
Captain 's Licensing and Merchant Mariner Credentialing |
US Coast Guard National Maritime Center 130 East Burr Boulevard |
Certification |
OUPV- 6/1/20; Marine Assistance Towing- 1/1/20; Upgrade to 100 Ton -4/1/20; Upgrade 100 Ton to 200 Ton – 10/01/17; Able Seaman- 10/1/20 |
OUPV-6/20/25; Marine Assistance Towing-1/31/25 Upgrade to 100 Ton – 1/31/26 Upgrade 100 Ton to 200 Ton – 10/31/22; Able Seaman- 10/31/25 |
No |
|
Code Official Training |
North Carolina Code Qualifications Board |
Approval |
April 1, 2020 |
Indefinite, unless there is a problem |
No |
|
Cosmetology Esthetics Technology Manicuring/Nail Technology |
North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners |
Certification |
October 2023 |
October 2024 |
No |
|
Detention Officer Certification |
NC Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission NC Department of Justice |
Accreditation |
December 1, 2020 |
December 1, 2025 |
No |
|
Emergency Medical Science |
NC Office of Emergency Medical Services |
Approval |
February 2021 |
February 2025 |
No |
|
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), http://www.caahep.org Committee on Accreditation of Emergency Medical Science Programs (CoAEMSP) |
Accreditation |
January 2023 |
April 2028 |
No |
|
|
Fire And Rescue Training |
NC Fire and Rescue Commission |
Accreditation |
April 2023 |
April 2028 |
No |
|
Medical Assisting |
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) |
Accreditation |
September 2017 |
March 2026 |
No |
|
Medication Aide |
NC Department of Health and Human Resources; Division of Facility Services; Medication Aide Program |
Approval |
February 2020 |
September 2025 |
No |
|
Nursing Assistant I |
NC Department of Health and Human Resources; Division of Health Service Regulation, Health Care Personnel Registry, Center for Aide Regulation and Education |
Approval |
September 7, 2023 |
September 2025 |
No |
|
Nursing Assistant II |
NC Department of Health and Human Resources; Division of Health Service Regulation, Health Care Personnel Registry, Center for Aide Regulation and Education |
Approval |
March 2024 |
March 2025 Annually |
No |
|
Paralegal Technology |
NC State Bar |
Accreditation |
November 2021 |
November 2024 |
No |
|
American Bar Association |
Approval |
Self-Study/Reapproval February 2021 |
February 2028 |
No |
|
|
Pharmacy Technician |
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board |
Accreditation |
February 2024 |
February 2025 |
No |
|
Radiography (recognized by DOE) |
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology |
Accreditation
|
August 2015 May 2023 |
August 2023 Site Visit Second Quarter 2031 |
No |
|
Respiratory Therapy |
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care |
Accreditation |
November 2015 |
November 2025 |
No |
|
Therapeutic Massage |
NC Community College System |
Certification |
February 2023 |
February 2024 |
No |