Accreditation
College of the Mainland is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees and certificates. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of College of the Mainland.
Our Program Accreditations
College of the Mainland’s workforce programs are accredited by the following agencies:
| Program | Accrediting Agency |
|---|---|
| Associate of Applied Science Degree Nursing | Texas Board of Nursing (BON) Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing |
| Cosmetology | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations |
| Dental Hygiene | Initial Accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation |
| Emergency Medical Services | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs |
| Fire Academy and Fire Technology | Texas Commission on Fire Protection |
| Health Information Management | Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education |
| Medical Assisting | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs |
| Pharmacy Technician | American Society of Health System Pharmacists |
| Radiologic Technology | The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology |
| Vocational Nursing | Texas Board of Nursing (BON) |
COM Active Memberships
Additionally COM holds active memberships with the following organizations:
- American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
- American Association of Community and Junior Colleges
- Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
- Southern Association of Community and Junior Colleges
- National Council for Continuing Education and Training
- National Council for Occupational Education
- Texas Junior College Association
- Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Conference
- Texas Art Schools Association
- Texas Association of Music Schools
- Texas Association of Continuing Education (TACE)
- Texas Public Community/Junior College Association
- Texas Community College Teachers Association
- Texas Association for Community Service and Continuing Education (TACSCE)
At COM, we believe that everyone deserves an education. As a learning-centered institution, we strive to boost the intellectual and economic prosperity of the communities we serve. Be sure to take a moment to view the College District's Resume regarding enrollment, cost, financial aid, student success, and degrees and certificates awarded.