Accreditation
TCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and other agencies, ensuring quality education and student success across various programs.
TCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, located at 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604, telephone 800-621-7440.
TCC is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, the North Central Council of Two-Year Colleges and is federally approved to offer education under the Veterans and Social Security laws. Some programs at TCC receive accreditation approval from additional organizations or agencies.
TCC is authorized by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education located at 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104, telephone 405-225-9100, to offer certificate, associate in arts, associate in science, and associate in applied science programs.
TCC supports all accreditation processes for the purpose of program education and improvement in order to maximize student achievement. The College recognizes that participation in the rigorous and detailed self-study activities necessary for accreditation assures quality programs that will reflect the preparation necessary for our graduates to successfully transition to the workplace.
TCC continuously strives to maintain good standing with each accrediting organization or agency by voluntarily complying with all accreditation criteria. This includes the timely submission of required fees and any documentation requested by the accrediting agency. TCC will also notify the appropriate accrediting body of any changes in program leadership, administrative structure, significant decreases in resources available to the program, substantive changes in class size, curriculum pattern or the establishment of an expansion program.
Associations and Organizations
TCC is associated with or a member of the following:
Additional Accreditations
Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology
1449 Hill Street, Whitinsville, MA 01488
978-456-5594
www.jrccvt.org
Status: Full Approval
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
1313 L St. NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20005
202-232-8777
Status: Full Approval
The program in dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312-440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web address is: https://coda.ada.org.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at Tulsa Community College 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).
CAAHEP
9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
JRC-DMS
6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500, Ellicott City, MD 21043
443-973-3251
www.jrcdms.org
Status: Full Approval
Associate Degree Program
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
233 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 2150, Chicago, IL 60601-5519
312-233-1132
Coding & Reimbursement Specialist Certificate Program
American Health Information Management Association
233 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 2150, Chicago, IL 60601-5519
800-224-4621
Status: Full Approval
The Tulsa Community College Paramedic program is accredited by:
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professionals (CoAEMSP).
CAAHEP
9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
CoAEMSP
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
www.coaemsp.org
Status: Full Approval
American Health Information Management Association
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5199
847-939-3597
Status: Full Approval
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
8140 W. Bryn Mawr, Ste. 670, Chicago, IL 60631
733-714-8880
Status: Full Approval
Oklahoma Board of Nursing
2915 N. Classen Blvd., Ste. 524, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
405-962-1800
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
www.acenursing.org
Status: Continuing Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy (ACOTE)
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929
301-652-2682
www.acoteonline.org
Status: Full Approval
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
8140 W. Bryn Mawr, Ste. 670, Chicago, IL 60631
733-714-8880
Status: Full Approval
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
1111 North Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314
703-706-3245
www.capteonline.org
Status: Full Approval
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
312-704-5300
mail@jrcert.org
Status: Initial Approval
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
264 Precision Blvd, Telford, TN 37690
631-912-7920
Status: Full Approval
American Veterinary Medical Association/Committee on Vet. Tech. Education and Activities
193 N. Meacham Rd., Ste. 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360
202-789-0007
Headquarters: 800-248-2862
Washington, D.C.: 847-925-8070
Status: Full Approval