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Southeast Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Accreditation Status
STC has been continuously accredited by the HLC since 1981. The college was last reaffirmed for accreditation at the July 18, 2023, Institutional Actions Council meeting. The next scheduled comprehensive evaluation is in 2032-2033. The current Statement of Accreditation is located on HLC’s website.
Scope of Accreditation
The HLC accreditation covers all degree programs and certificates offered by STC, including Nursing (RN and LPN), Surgical Technology, Business Administration, Civil Engineering Technology, Mechanical Systems and Construction programs.
Higher Learning Commission Contact Information
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
Phone: 800-621-7440 / 312-263-0456
Fax: 312-263-7462
Website: www.hlcommission.org
The South Dakota Board of Education has approved Southeast Tech to grant the associate of applied science degree, diplomas and certificates.
Importance of Accreditation
Accreditation by the HLC ensures that STC meets rigorous standards of quality and integrity regarding academic offerings, institutional effectiveness, and student services. This accreditation signifies that our institution is committed to continuous improvement and providing a high-quality educational experience to our students.
The South Dakota Board of Education has approved STC to grant the associate of applied science degree, diplomas and certificates. Many STC programs maintain specialized accreditation. Some of these include:
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ACADEMIC PROGRAM
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AGENCY
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Accounting, Business Administration & Marketing
STC’s Business Administration, Accounting and Marketing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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Accr.jpg) editation Council for Business Schools and Programs
U.S World Headquarters (ACBSP)
8101 College Blvd. #100
Overland Park, KS 66210
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Automotive Technology & Collision Repair Technology
The Automotive Technology, Collision Repair Technology and Diesel Truck Technology programs are certified as Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) programs by the ASE Education Foundation (ASEEF).
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Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation
101 Blue Seal Drive SE, Suite 101
Leesburg, VA 20175
702-669-6600
www.aseeducationfoundation.org
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Cardiovascular Sonography
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredits the Cardiovascular Sonography program upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT).
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 Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org/
JRC-CVT
Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology
1449 Hill Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588
978-456-5594
www.jrccvt.org
ARDMS
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 600
Rockville, MD 20852-1402
301-738-8401 or 800-541-9754
www.ardms.org
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Dental Assisting
The Dental Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Accreditation Disclosure
The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) has authorized STC Dental graduates to earn credentialing through DANB’s Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification program. STC graduates from the Dental Assisting program will be eligible to complete the CDA certification.
Approval to become a certified Dental Assistant is determined by each state’s department of dentistry. In South Dakota, STC’s Dental Assisting program is authorized by the South Dakota Board of Dentistry. Graduates are eligible to apply for certification in South Dakota upon graduation and are not required to pass the DANB’s CDA examination.
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Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
312-440-4653
https://coda.ada.org
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography
The STC Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS.)
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Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
JRC-DMS
Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500
Ellicott City, MD 21043
443-973-3251
www.jrcdms.org
ARDMS
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 600
Rockville, MD 20852-1402
301-738-8401 or 800-541-9754
www.ardms.org
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology (HVAC/R)
The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program is accredited through the HVAC Excellence Accreditation program.
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 HVAC Excellence Programmatic Accreditation
1701 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20006
http://www.hvacexcellence.org/accreditation.aspx
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Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredits STC’s Invasive Cardiovascular Program upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT).
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Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org/
CCI
Cardiovascular Credentialing International
1500 Sunday Drive Suite 102
Raleigh, NC 27607
800-326-0268
www.cci-online.org
JRC-CVT
Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology
1449 Hill Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588
978-456-5594
www.jrccvt.org
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Law Enforcement Science
Law Enforcement Science is approved by the South Dakota Law Enforcement Standards and Training Commission.
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South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission
1302 E Highway 14, Suite 5
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3584
http://dci.sd.gov/LawEnforcementTraining/StandardsandTrainingCommission.aspx
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Licensed Practical Nurse
The Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program has full approval status from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR EDUCATION IN NURSING
The Licensed Practical Nursing program at STC located in Sioux Falls, S.D., and Huron, S.D., is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the LPN program was September 2023.
View the public information disclosed by ACEN regarding this program.
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South Dakota Board of Nursing
4305 S Louise Ave, Suite 201
Sioux Falls, SD 57106-3315
605-362-2760
doh.sd.gov/boards/nursing/
 Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp
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Medical Assistant
The STC Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
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Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org/
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Paramedic Science
The STC Paramedic Science 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).
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Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org |
Registered Nurse
The associate STC Registered Nursing program is located in Sioux Falls, S.D., and Huron, S.D
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Registered Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. The date of the last site visit was February 25-27, 2020, and the next site visit is scheduled for Spring 2028.
View the public information disclosed by ACEN regarding this program.
SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF NURSING
STC’s Registered Nurse (RN) program has full approval status from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
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Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
404-975-5000
www.acenursing.org/
South Dakota Board of Nursing
4305 S Louise Ave, Suite 201
Sioux Falls, SD 57106-3315
605-362-2760
doh.sd.gov/boards/nursing
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Respiratory Therapy
COARC
STC’s Respiratory Therapy program, CoARC program number 200684, Associate of Science degree, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
This status signifies that a program with an Approval of Intent has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the Standards (through submission of an acceptable Provisional Accreditation Self Study Report (PSSR) and any other documentation required by CoARC, as well as satisfactory completion of an initial on-site visit), to be allowed to admit students. It is recognized as an accredited program by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), which provides enrolled students who complete the program with eligibility for the Respiratory Care Credentialing Examination(s). The program will remain on Provisional Accreditation until it achieves Continuing Accreditation.
CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an “outcomes based” process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented. https://coarc.com/students/programmatic-outcomes-data/
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Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
122 C. St. NW Suite 200
Washington DC 20001
https://www.asahp.org/ |
Surgical Technology
STC’s Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA).
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Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
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Veterinary Technician
STC’s Veterinary Technican program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) as a program for educating veterinary technicians.
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 American Veterinary Medical Association
1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360
800-248-2862
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Welding
STC is the first Accredited Test Facility (ATF) in South Dakota through the American Welding Society. Diploma students earn two AWS welding certifications by completing the program.
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American Welding Society
8669 NW 36 Street, #130
Miami, Florida 33166-6672
800-443-9353 |
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