Georgia Highlands College
Georgia Highlands College (GHC), a four-year institution, was founded in 1970 to provide educational opportunities for the physical, intellectual, and cultural development of a diverse population in northwest Georgia. As an access institution in the University System of Georgia, GHC strives to meet the needs of a wide range of students. GHC maintains locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas and enrolls more than 5,000 students in face-to-face and online educational programs.
The College offers degrees in career programs, associate degrees, and a growing number of baccalaureate degrees, including nursing, dental hygiene, environmental science, building information management, and business degrees in healthcare management and logistic and supply chain management degree options for students.
Accreditation
Accreditation
Georgia Highlands College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Georgia Highlands College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Georgia Highlands College 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).
GHC’s Associate of Science in Nursing degree and its Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Their address is:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
GHC’s Associate of Science in Nursing degree is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. Their address is:
Georgia Board of Nursing
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, Georgia 31217-3858
487-207-2440
GHC’s Associate of Dental Hygiene is approved by the the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Their address is:.
Commission on Dental Accreditation
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611