Salem Community College is a public, two-year comprehensive associate degree granting institution located in southern New Jersey. Established by the Board of Chosen Freeholders in 1972, SCC is authorized to grant associate degrees (A.A., A.S., A.F.A. and A.A.S.) and certificates in over 30 liberal arts, business, nursing and technology programs of study. SCC is the only higher educational institution in Salem County.
In addition to its campus in Carneys Point, SCC operates the Samuel H. Jones Glass Education Center -- home of the nation's only associate degree program in Scientific Glass Technology -- in Alloway, N.J.
Salem Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. In addition, SCC and its programs are approved by the New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education.
Salem Community College’s nursing programs are accredited by the New Jersey Board of Nursing - 124 Halsey Street Newark, NJ 07102 - 973.504.6430 http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nur, in addition the Associate Degree in Nursing Program is accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing - (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Road, NE Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 - 404.975.5000 - http://www.acenursing.org.
