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Medical Laboratory Technology/Histotechnology Program - National Accrediting Agency for
Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, Ill. 60018-
5119 Phone: (773) 714-8880, fax: (773) 714-8886
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program – The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is
accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite
200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449. ACOTE’s telephone number, C/O AOTA, is (301) 652-AOTA and
its web address i
Physical Therapist Assistant Program - Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in
Physical Therapy Education, (CAPTE) 1111 No. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 684-
2782.
Radiologic Science Program – Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in
Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182.
Phone: (312) 704-5300 Fax: (312) 704-5304 Email
Respiratory Care Program - Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
(CoARC), 1248 Harwood Rd., Bedford, TX 76021 (817) 283-2835.
The College is approved to disburse funds for programs of student aid and assistance by the Social
Security Administration, the Georgia State Department of Veterans Service, and the Georgia State
Department of Education - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Darton State College holds membership in several other state, regional and national associations and
groups, including the American Association of Community Colleges, Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools, American Library Association and the College Board.
C. VISION STATEMENT
Darton State College will create a more educated community, well prepared for a global,
technological society, by providing first-rate undergraduate education and committed public service.
D. MISSION STATEMENT
Darton, a state college within the University System of Georgia, is focused on providing a wide
diversity of constituents’ access to certificate, associate and select baccalaureate programs of study.
Dedicated to serving as an access institution, our College will empower students by engaging them
in a student-centered, caring and technically advanced environment through innovative delivery
systems. Darton is committed to providing exemplary teaching to students in our community,
region, and state. As a multi-campus, residential institution, the College pursues traditional and
unique mechanisms to deliver education to its richly diverse student body.
Darton State College will identify and implement changes to:
1. Improve the academic, personal, and professional success of all students.
2. Expand baccalaureate programs and baccalaureate program participation.
3. Expand online programs and online program participation.
4. Enhance and expand physical facilities and technological infrastructure.
5. Improve the efficient use of physical, financial, and human resources.
6. Improve student preparation prior to admission and improve student success after
graduation.
E. DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
The College awards the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.), the Associate of Arts degree
(A.A.), the Associate of Science degree (A.S.), the Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.),
and certificates. Students who complete the requirements for one of the college’s guided pathways to
a baccaluarette degree are awarded either an A.A. or an A.S. degree. The A.S. degree is also
awarded to students who complete a career program in certain health areas. The A.A.S. degree is