Academic Accreditation
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency. It is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. It accredited HACC initially in April of 1967. They reaffirmed this accreditation most recently on June 21, 2018. Learn more about HACC's accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Contact the Middle States Commission on Higher Education:
1007 North Orange Street
4th Floor, MB# 166
Wilmington, DE 19801
267-284-5011
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has authorized HACC to award the Associate's degree. Specific programs receive national accreditation.
HACC Programs With Special Accreditation
Multiple programs have earned special accreditation. These programs include:
| Program | Accreditation Agency Name | Address and Website | Next Site Visit | Accreditation Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) | PA Department of Health, Bureau of EMS |
8th Floor West 625, Forester Street Harrisburg, PA 17120 New address |
Annual Review | Approved Provider |
| Art, Graphic & Interactive Design and Photography programs | NASAD: National Association of Schools of Art and Design |
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite #21, Reston, VA 20190 |
2026-27 | Accredited |
| Automotive Technology | ASE: Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation |
1503 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE Suite 401 Leesburg, VA 20176 |
2028 | Accredited |
| Baking and Pastry Arts and Culinary Arts | American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accreditation Commission |
6816 Southpoint Pkwy Ste 400 Jacksonville, FL 32216 |
2024 | Approved |
| Business Programs | ACBSP: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs |
U.S. World Headquarters 11520 West 119th Street Overland Park, KS 66213 |
2028 | Accredited |
| Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) Invasive and Sonography | CAAHEP: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs |
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 |
2024-25 | Accredited |
| Dental Assisting (DA) | American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (ADA/CODA) http://www.ada.org/en/coda |
211 E. Chicago Ave., Suite 1900 Chicago, IL 60611 |
2028 | Accredited |
| Dental Hygiene (DH) | American Dental Association Commission on Dental (ADA/CODA) Accreditationhttp://www.ada.org/en/coda |
211 E. Chicago Ave., Suite 1900 Chicago, IL 60611 |
2028 | Accredited |
| Diagnostic medical Sonography (DMS) | CAAHEP: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs |
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 |
2024 | Accredited |
| The Early Care and Education AAS and the Early Childhood-Elementary Education AA | NAEYC: Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children |
1401 H St. NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005 |
2026 | Accredited |
|
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) |
The Pennsylvania Department of Health - Bureau of EMS |
8th Floor West 625 Forester Street Harrisburg, PA 17120 |
Annual Review | Approved Provider |
| Expanded Functions Dental Assisting (EFDA) | Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry |
Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry (link to www.dos.pa.gov/professionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Dentistry/Pages/default.aspx) |
2025 | Accredited |
| Massage Therapy | NCBTMB: National Certificate Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork |
1901 S. Meyers Road, Suite #240 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 |
Annual Review | Approved |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) | NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) |
5600 N. River Rd, Suite 720 Rosemont IL 60018-5119 |
2027 | Accredited |
| Municipal Police Academy (ACT 120) | MPOETC: Municipal Police Officers' Education &Training Commission |
8002 Bretz Drive Harrisburg, PA 17112-9748 |
Annual Review | Certified |
| Nursing - Associate Degree Nursing (RN) and Practical Nursing (LPN) | ACEN: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing |
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, Georgia 30326 |
2027 | Accredited |
| Paralegal Studies | The American Bar Association |
1050 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 662-1000 ABA Standing Committee on Paralegals & Standing Committee on Specialization321 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60654 312.988.5757 http://www.americanbar.org/ http://www.abaparalegals.org/ https://ambar.org/specialization |
2027-28 | Approved |
| Paramedic | CAAHEP: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs |
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 |
2024 | Accredited |
| Radiologic Technologist (RADT) | Joint Review Committee on Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) |
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 |
2026 | Accredited |
| Respiratory Therapist (RESP) | The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) |
264 Precision Blvd Telford, TN 37690 USA |
2024 | Accredited |
| Surgical Technologist (SURG TECH) | CAAHEP: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs |
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 |
2027 | Accredited |
