Accreditation and Recognitions

Lamar State College Orange is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate of arts, associate of science and associate of applied science degrees, and certificates of completion. Lamar State College Orange also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Lamar State College Orange 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 (www.sacscoc.org).

LSCO has several programs that are accredited and/or recognized by other agencies. The College's Pharmacy Technology program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). The College is also a member of or approved by the North American Process Technology Alliance (NAPTA), the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), the Texas Board of Nursing (BON), the U.S. Department of Education, the Veterans Administration, and as an approved Qualifying Education (QE) course provider by the Texas Real Estate Commission.

Program Endorsement