NWFSC is a SACSCOC Accredited Institution
Northwest Florida State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Florida State 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).
For information regarding Northwest Florida State College’s Compliance Certification Report or to ask questions about NWFSC’s accreditation, please contact the SACSCOC Institutional Accreditation Liaison (IAL) Dr. Jenna Sheffield [email protected] or Steven Hough [email protected], Director of Accreditation and Assessment.
NWF Program Accreditation
The following programs at Northwest Florida State College are also accredited by professional agencies:
- Applied Welding Technologies (PSAV) Certificate
Applied Welding Technologies (PSAV) Certificate
Classification of Instructional Programs 10 Digit (CIP) Code:
0648050802
Accrediting Agency
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
American Welding Society (AWS)
Date of Initial Candidacy Status
February 2014 (NCCER)
June 2019 (AWS)
Date of Initial Accreditation
February 2014 (NCCER)
June 2019 (AWS)
Level (if applicable)
Journey-level Professional Welder (NCCER)
Accredited Test Facility (AWS)
Current Status
Accredited (NCCER)
Accredited (AWS)
Date of Most Recent Accreditation
July 2021 (NCCER)
June 2021 (AWS)
Date Current Accreditation Expires
July 2022 (NCCER)
June 2022 (AWS)
Date of Next Site Visit (if available)
July 2024 (NCCER)
June 2022 (AWS)
Comments
Re-evaluation every three years. (NCCER)
Re-evaluation every three years. (AWS)
Classification of Instructional Programs 10 Digit (CIP) Code:
- 0743010200
Accrediting Agency
- Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission/FDLE
Date of Initial Candidacy Status
- N/A
Date of Initial Accreditation
- 1974
Level (if applicable)
- N/A
Current Status
- Certified
Date of Most Recent Accreditation
- 2020
Date Current Accreditation Expires
- 2025
Date of Next Site Visit (if available)
- 2025
Classification of Instructional Programs 10 Digit (CIP) Code:
- 1101312021
Accrediting Agency
- Florida Department of Education
Date of Initial Candidacy Status
- May 2008
Date of Initial Accreditation
- July 2009
Level (if applicable)
- ESOL/Reading Endorsement
Current Status
- Approved
Date of Most Recent Site Visit
- 2019
Date Current Accreditation Expires
- 2025
Date of Next Site Visit (if available)
Classification of Instructional Programs 10 Digit (CIP) Code:
- 0351090400
Accrediting Agency
- Florida Department of Health/Bureau of EMS
Date of Initial Candidacy Status
- N/A
Date of Initial Accreditation
- April 2007
Level (if applicable)
- N/A
Current Status
- Certified
Date of Most Recent Accreditation
- March 2021
Date Current Accreditation Expires
- March 2023
Date of Next Site Visit (if available)
- March 2023
Classification of Instructional Programs 10 Digit (CIP) Code:
- 0743020300
Accrediting Agency
- Bureau of Fire Standards and Training
Date of Initial Candidacy Status
- N/A
Date of Initial Accreditation
- August 2010
Level (if applicable)
- N/A
Current Status
- Certified
Date of Most Recent Accreditation
- July 2021
Date Current Accreditation Expires
- July 2022
Date of Next Site Visit (if available)
- July 2022
Classification of Instructional Programs 10 Digit (CIP) Code:
- 0743010700
Accrediting Agency
- Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission/FDLE
Date of Initial Candidacy Status
- N/A
Date of Initial Accreditation
- 1974
Level (if applicable)
- N/A
Current Status
- Certified
Date of Most Recent Accreditation
- 2020
Date Current Accreditation Expires
- 2025
Date of Next Site Visit (if available)
- 2025
Classification of Instructional Programs 10 Digit (CIP) Code:
- 1351380100
Accrediting Agency
The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Nursing program at Northwest Florida State College located in Niceville, Florida is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is continuing accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
Date of Initial Accreditation
- January 2015
Level
- Nursing (AS)
Current Status
- Accredited
Date of Most Recent Accreditation
- January 2020
Date Current Accreditation Expires
- Spring 2028
Date of Next Site Visit
- Spring 2028
Classification of Instructional Programs 10 Digit (CIP) Code:
- 1105138012
Accrediting Agency
The baccalaureate degree in nursing at Northwest Florida State College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
Date of Initial Accreditation
- July 1, 2022
Level
- Nursing (BSN)
Current Status
- Accredited
Date of Most Recent Accreditation
- July 1, 2022
Date Current Accreditation Expires
- Fall 2028
Date of Next Site Visit
- Fall 2028
Accreditation #1
Classification of Instructional Programs 10 Digit (CIP) Code:
- 0351090405
Accrediting Agency
- Florida Department of Health/Bureau of EMS
Date of Initial Candidacy Status
- N/A
Date of Initial Accreditation
- July 2006
Level (if applicable)
- N/A
Current Status
- Certified
Date of Most Recent Accreditation
- February 2023
Date Current Accreditation Expires
- February 2025
Date of Next Site Visit (if available)
- February 2025
Accreditation #2
Classification of Instructional Programs 10 Digit (CIP) Code:
- 0351090405
Accrediting Agency
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Date of Initial Candidacy Status
- January 2014
Date of Initial Accreditation
- N/A
Level (if applicable)
- N/A
Current Status
- Accredited
Date of Most Recent Accreditation
- 2018
Date Current Accreditation Expires
- 2023
Date of Next Site Visit (if available)
- 2023
Northwest Florida State College Paramedic Program Student Outcomes
The Northwest Florida State College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
In accordance with CAAHEP Standard II.C., the program has the following goal defining minimum expectations: To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 N. Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway
Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
FAX 214-703-8992
www.coaemsp.org
| School Year |
NREMT Written |
NREMT Practical Pass Rate |
Retention | Positive Placement |
|
2014-2015 |
58% | 100% | 87% | 90% |
| 2015-2016 | 67% | 100% | 83% | 95% |
| 2016-2017 | 88% | 100% | 67% | 100% |
| 2017-2018 | 50% | 100% | 80% | 100% |
| 2018-2019 | 32% | 100% | 80% | 100% |
| 2019-2020 | 52% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2020-2021 |
76% |
100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2021-2022 | 71% | 100% | 80% | 100% |
| 2022-2023 | 67% | 100% | 93% | 100% |
The Northwest Florida State College Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Classification of Instructional Programs 10 Digit (CIP) Code:
- 1351090700
Accrediting Agency
- Northwest Florida State College Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). For more information on the current accreditation status, please contact:
- The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
- Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
- (312) 704-5300
- [email protected]
Date of Initial Candidacy Status
- September 2017
Date of Initial Accreditation
- October 2018
Level (if applicable)
- N/A
Current Status
- Accredited: 8 Years
Date of Most Recent Accreditation
- October 2018
Date Current Accreditation Expires
- Second Quarter 2026
Date of Next Site Visit (if available)
- Second Quarter 2026
SACSCOC Accreditation Leadership Team
President’s Strategy Circle
- Dr. Cristie Kedroski, Interim President
- Dr. Jenna Sheffield, Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs, SACSCOC Institutional Accreditation Liaison (IAL)
Accreditation Leadership Team
- Dr. Jenna Sheffield, Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs, SACSCOC Institutional Accreditation Liaison (IAL)
- Steven Hough, Director of Accreditation and Assessment
Fifth Year Interim Report Sharepoint – The planning site for NWFSC’s Fifth Year Interim Report Submission