Accreditation
Kalamazoo Valley is accredited on a college-wide level and programmatic level. College wide accreditors, such as the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), are independent organizations that accredit degree-granting, post-secondary institutions nationwide. Programmatic accreditors are discipline-focused and accredit specific courses of study to ensure they meet industry standards.
Higher Learning Commission
Kalamazoo Valley Community College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1972. The HLC is a regional accrediting body that accredits institutions across 19 states in the US. The accreditation process ensures the quality of institutions of higher education and encourages continuous improvement.
Program Level Accreditation
Multiple KVCC programs and the Kalamazoo Valley Museum are accredited by profession specific accreditors. These programs complete a rigorous self-study process to ensure quality, relevancy, and continuous improvement that aligns with its specific discipline.
Automotive Technology
Kalamazoo Valley’s Automotive Technology program is accredited by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASEEF). Review takes place on a five-year cycle.
Corrections Officer
Kalamazoo Valley’s Corrections Officer program is accredited by the Michigan Sheriff Association.
Culinary Arts & Sustainable Food Systems
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC) for the AS Degree in Culinary Arts and Sustainable Food Systems.
Culinary Arts & Sustainable Food Systems Program of Study Page
American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission
Dental Hygiene
Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
Emergency Medical Technology
In 2023, Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Emergency Medical Technology program was reaffirmed for accreditation by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Emergency Medical Technology Program of Study Page
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
Fire Science
The Fire Science program at Kalamazoo Valley is licensed by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and the Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council (MFFTC).
Kalamazoo Valley Museum
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM).
Medical Assistant Technology
The Medical Assistant Technology program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College has been accredited by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) since 1975.
Nursing
Kalamazoo Valley’s Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Patient Care
Kalamazoo Valley’s Patient Care Academy is licensed by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
Police Academy
Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Police Academy is accredited by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). MCOLES sets the standards for police officers in the State of Michigan and issue licenses.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Respiratory Care Practitioner program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). CoARC program accreditation is necessary for students to take the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) professional credentialing examinations.
Please contact with any accreditation questions or requests.