Accreditation
Drake State is a member of the Alabama Community College System.
J.F. Drake State Community & Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. J.F. Drake State Community & Technical College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of J.F. Drake State Community & Technical 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).
The associate nursing program is at J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College main campus 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 nursing program is continuing accreditation.
The practical nursing program at J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College main campus 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 practical nursing program is continuing accreditation.
The College’s Automotive Technology program is recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation formerly NATEF, and is an ASE Master Certified Program.
Drake State’s Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) program is nationally accredited through HVAC Excellence.
The Machine Tool program is accredited through the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).
