Accreditation
Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
If students or members of the public have a comment that is associated with the institution’s compliance with academic program quality and accrediting standards, please review comment process on the .
Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ is listed as a public community college in the approved list of the Education Directory, Higher Education Part 3, published by the U.S. Office of Education.
In addition, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ has received specialized accreditation from the following accreditors:
- State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing - California (BRN) for the Associate Degree Nursing (RN). .
- State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) for Vocational Nursing (LVN). (PDF). .
- State of California Health and Human Services Agency, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for CNA/Home Health Aide. (CNA). (Health Aide).
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation, for its Dental Hygiene program. .
- National Association for the Education of Young Children Accreditation, for the Early Childhood Education Center. .
- Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM) for the Health Information Management Baccalaureate and Health Information Technology Associate Degree programs. .​
- The accrediting body for HIT and HIM, is CAHIIM or the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education. .
- The accrediting body for PTA is CAPTE or Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. ​.
- California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals , an internationally recognized accreditation body, for Alcohol and Drug Counselors for the Addiction Studies Program, AS Degree and Certificate. . .
- California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators for the Addiction Studies Program, AS Degree, and Addiction Studies Certificate. . .
- California Association of DUI Treatment Program – Substance Use Disorder for the Addiction Studies Program, AS Degree and Addiction Studies Certificate. . .
The Accreditation process includes the opportunity for submission of third-party comments directly to ACCJC. If you would like to submit comments to the ACCJC, please download and complete the ACCJC Third Party Comment Form and return to the address provided on the form.
Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Mission
Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District empowers students and strengthens the diverse communities we serve. As a teaching-centered institution, we are committed to student success in the classroom and beyond. We strive to foster a sense of belonging and ensure that every student, regardless of background, has the resources they need to thrive. Through quality instruction and compassionate support, we offer career-oriented programs and transfer degrees to prepare students for meaningful professions and active engagement with our communities.