Degree
Becca Morton, Opticianry Program Coordinator
Opticianry
447 College Drive
Sylvia NC 28779
Phone: 828.339.4307
E-mail: r_morton@southwesterncc.edu
Program Website: https://www.southwesterncc.edu/health-sciences/opticianry
Program outcomes/statistics: Currently in the first year of accreditation.
Phase: Accredited
Status: Accredited to February 5, 2026
The following represent COA accreditation actions taken in the last six (6) years:
3/14/2024 An on-site visit for the purpose of Initial Accreditation was conducted on February 5-7, 2024. The Commissioners voted to accredit the program for 2 years, with progress reports required every 6 months on the area of noncompliance. The accreditation status will be reevaluated for compliance at the 6 month reporting periods, with the ability to extend the accreditation.
