Program–Specific Accreditation and Approvals
Colorado Mountain College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Additionally, some individual programs have been accredited or approved by discipline-specific organizations. The following table lists current accreditation and approvals for specific programs as of October 2016.
| Program | Name of External Accreditation Agency | Outcome of Accreditation (Approved, Not Approved with Conditions) | Date of Last Accreditation | Date of Next Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Education | CDE - Colorado Department of Education | Approved | Nov. 2021 | Nov. 2024 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Education | CDHE - Colorado Department of Higher Education | Approved | Nov. 2021 | Nov. 2024 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | ACEN - Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Accredited | 2021 | 2029 |
| Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy (CLETA) Certificate | POST - Peace Officer Standards and Training Board | Approved Academy | Current - Every Semester | Every Semester |
| Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education | NAEYC - National Association for the Education of Young Children | Accredited | 2021 | 2025 |
| Associate of Applied Science in EMT Paramedic | CAAHEP - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs | Accredited | 2017 | 2023 |
| Associate of Applied Science in EMT Paramedic | CDHPE - Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment | Approved | 2018 | 2023 |
| EMS Basic/Intermediate Certificates | CDHPE - Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment | Approved | 2018 | 2023 |
| Associate of Applied Science in Nursing | ACEN (Formerly NLNAC) - Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Accredited | 2021 | 2029 |
| Nurse Aide Certificate | DORA - Colorado State Board of Nursing under the Department of Regulatory Agencies. Each of the three campuses has a different accreditation date. | Approved | Spring Valley Rifle, and Steamboat Springs in fall of 2017; January 2020 | Spring Valley,Rifle, and Steamboat in fall of 2017; Edwards in fall 2020. |
| Medical Assisting Certificate Program at CMC in Edwards | CAAHEP - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs | Accredited | 2021 | 2025 |
| Real Estate Certificate | DORA -Colorado Real Estate Commission under the Department of Regulatory Agencies | Approved | 2013 | Continuous |
| Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology | AVMA - American Veterinary Medical Association | Accredited | 2017 | 2023 |
