What Is State Authorization?
In What States Is Southwestern Community College Authorized To Offer Online Courses?
NC-SARA States
| Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas |
| Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | District of Columbia |
| Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho |
| Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas |
| Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland |
| Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi |
| Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | Nevada |
| New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York |
| North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma |
| Oregon | Pennsylvania | Puerto Rico | Rhode Island |
| South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas |
| Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington |
| West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming |
SARA North Carolina Portal Liaison
Terrence R. Scarborough, M.P.A. – Director of SARA North Carolina
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority
P.O. Box 41349
Raleigh, NC 27629
919.248.4667
terrence@saranc.org
State Website NC-SARA
Contact and Complaint Resolution Information For Other States
Is Southwestern Community College accredited?
- Southwestern Community College Institutional Status with SACSCOC
- Link to the SACSCOC Website – www.sacscoc.org
What if I Need Help Resolving a Complaint?
- Dr. Jonathan Howle – Dean of Arts and Sciences
- Danell Moses – Dean of Career Technologies
- Dr. Tim Dean – Dean of Health Sciences
- Curtis Dowdle – Dean of Public Safety Training
- Dr. Mark Ellison – Dean of Students
Complaint Forms Will Be Mailed To:
If a Complaint Cannot be Resolved Through SCC’s Grievance Procedures
Contact Information
These Resources May Also be Helpful in Resolving Complaints
Contact Information
Websites
Regional Accreditor (SACSCOC) Complaint Process
What About Licensure Programs Offered by Southwestern Community College?
If you plan to enroll in a Southwestern Community College program that leads to licensure or certification and you live outside North Carolina, please review the information below.
This content is updated each spring and outlines whether each program meets or does not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in other states.
Because requirements vary by state and can change, we strongly encourage you to confirm directly with the appropriate licensing agency before enrolling.
If you have questions, a local SCC contact is also provided to assist you.
| Licensure Disclosure | Type of Program | SCC Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunicator Certification Course | Professional/Continuing Education | Curtis Dowdle – Dean of Public Safety Training 225 Industrial Park Loop • Franklin, NC 28734 cdowdle@southwesterncc.edu – 828.306.7040 |
| Advanced EMT Licensure | Professional/Continuing Education and Academic Degree | Curtis Dowdle – Dean of Public Safety Training 225 Industrial Park Loop • Franklin, NC 28734 cdowdle@southwesterncc.edu – 828.306.7040 |
| BLET Certification | Professional/Continuing Education | Curtis Dowdle – Dean of Public Safety Training 225 Industrial Park Loop • Franklin, NC 28734 cdowdle@southwesterncc.edu – 828.306.7040 |
| Clinical Medical Assistant | Professional/Continuing Education | Scott Sutton – Dean of Workforce Continuing Education 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 scotts@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4296 |
| Cosmetology | Academic Degree | Danell Moses – Dean of Career Technologies 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 dmoses@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4341 |
| CPR and First Aid | Professional/Continuing Education | Curtis Dowdle – Dean of Public Safety Training 225 Industrial Park Loop • Franklin, NC 28734 cdowdle@southwesterncc.edu – 828.306.7040 |
| Culinary Arts | Academic Degree | Danell Moses – Dean of Career Technologies 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 dmoses@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4341 |
| Dental Assisting | Academic Degree | Dr. Tim Dean – Dean of Health Sciences 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 t_dean@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4331 |
| Dental Hygienist | Academic Degree | Dr. Tim Dean – Dean of Health Sciences 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 t_dean@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4331 |
| Detention Officer | Professional/Continuing Education | Curtis Dowdle – Dean of Public Safety Training 225 Industrial Park Loop • Franklin, NC 28734 cdowdle@southwesterncc.edu – 828.306.7040 |
| Early Child Education | Academic Degree | Danell Moses – Dean of Career Technologies 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 dmoses@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4341 |
| Electronic Health Records Certification | Professional/Continuing Education | Scott Sutton – Dean of Workforce Continuing Education 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 scotts@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4296 |
| EMR | Professional/Continuing Education | Curtis Dowdle – Dean of Public Safety Training 225 Industrial Park Loop • Franklin, NC 28734 cdowdle@southwesterncc.edu – 828.306.7040 |
| EMS | Professional/Continuing Education | Curtis Dowdle – Dean of Public Safety Training 225 Industrial Park Loop • Franklin, NC 28734 cdowdle@southwesterncc.edu – 828.306.7040 |
| EMT | Professional/Continuing Education | Curtis Dowdle – Dean of Public Safety Training 225 Industrial Park Loop • Franklin, NC 28734 cdowdle@southwesterncc.edu – 828.306.7040 |
| Flagger Training | Professional/Continuing Education | Scott Sutton – Dean of Workforce Continuing Education 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 scotts@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4296 |
| Firefighter Levels I and II | Professional/Continuing Education | Curtis Dowdle – Dean of Public Safety Training 225 Industrial Park Loop • Franklin, NC 28734 cdowdle@southwesterncc.edu – 828.306.7040 |
| General Contractor Continuing Education Electrical | Professional/Continuing Education | Scott Sutton – Dean of Workforce Continuing Education 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 scotts@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4296 |
| Insurance Pre-Licensing | Professional/Continuing Education | Scott Sutton – Dean of Workforce Continuing Education 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 scotts@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4296 |
| Medical Radiography | Academic Degree | Dr. Tim Dean – Dean of Health Sciences 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 t_dean@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4331 |
| Medical Sonography | Academic Degree | Dr. Tim Dean – Dean of Health Sciences 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 t_dean@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4331 |
| National Parks Service | Professional/Continuing Education | Curtis Dowdle – Dean of Public Safety Training 225 Industrial Park Loop • Franklin, NC 28734 cdowdle@southwesterncc.edu – 828.306.7040 |
| Notary Public | Professional/Continuing Education | Scott Sutton – Dean of Workforce Continuing Education 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 scotts@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4296 |
| Nursing (Nurse Aide I and I) | Professional/Continuing Education and Academic Degree | Scott Sutton – Dean of Workforce Continuing Education 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 scotts@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4296 |
| Nursing (ADN) | Academic Degree | Dr. Tim Dean – Dean of Health Sciences 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 t_dean@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4331 |
| Nursing (RIBN) | Academic Degree | Dr. Tim Dean – Dean of Health Sciences 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 t_dean@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4331 |
| Nursing (LPN) | Academic Degree | Dr. Tim Dean – Dean of Health Sciences 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 t_dean@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4331 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Academic Degree | Dr. Tim Dean – Dean of Health Sciences 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 t_dean@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4331 |
| Opticianry | Academic Degree | Dr. Tim Dean – Dean of Health Sciences 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 t_dean@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4331 |
| OSHA-10 | Professional/Continuing Education | Scott Sutton – Dean of Workforce Continuing Education 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 scotts@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4296 |
| Paramedic | Professional/Continuing Education and Academic Degree | Curtis Dowdle – Dean of Public Safety Training 225 Industrial Park Loop • Franklin, NC 28734 cdowdle@southwesterncc.edu – 828.306.7040 |
| Pharmacy Technician | Professional/Continuing Education | Scott Sutton – Dean of Workforce Continuing Education 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 scotts@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4296 |
| Phlebotomy | Professional/Continuing Education | Scott Sutton – Dean of Workforce Continuing Education 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 scotts@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4296 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Academic Degree | Dr. Tim Dean – Dean of Health Sciences 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 t_dean@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4331 |
| NC Real Estate Pre-Licensing | Professional/Continuing Education | Scott Sutton – Dean of Workforce Continuing Education 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 scotts@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4296 |
| Rescue Technician | Professional/Continuing Education | Curtis Dowdle – Dean of Public Safety Training 225 Industrial Park Loop • Franklin, NC 28734 cdowdle@southwesterncc.edu – 828.306.7040 |
| Respiratory Therapy | Academic Degree | Dr. Tim Dean – Dean of Health Sciences 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 t_dean@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4331 |
| Surgical Technology | Academic Degree | Dr. Tim Dean – Dean of Health Sciences 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 t_dean@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4331 |
| Veterinary Technician | Professional/Continuing Education | Scott Sutton – Dean of Workforce Continuing Education 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 scotts@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4296 |
| Welding | Academic Degree | Danell Moses – Dean of Career Technologies 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779 dmoses@southwesterncc.edu – 828.339.4341 |
