After legislative change, Collin College aims to offer bachelor’s degrees by 2019

However, the college needs to seek accreditation from several entities before offering bachelor’s degrees.

In June, the college revised its mission statement to address the addition of baccalaureate degrees. Revising the mission statement was the first step the college needed to take before applying for accreditation, Matkin said.

By Sept. 1, the college needs to submit an application to seek accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for the bachelor’s degree. The college, in order to offer the BSN, needs to also seek approval with the Texas Board of Nursing and another accreditation from the national accreditation commission of nursing.

Matkin said the agencies are expected to schedule visits to the college in 2018. Matkin said he expects Collin College to offer all three degree programs by 2019.