Welcome to the online version of the 2024-2025 Palo Alto College Bulletin, the official Catalog of Courses. This is a powerful tool that will help you navigate the programs and policies of the Alamo Colleges - Palo Alto College.
Accreditation
Palo Alto College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associates and Baccalaureate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Palo Alto College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Palo Alto College’s Veterinary Technology Program is accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
The Ray Ellison Family Center earned accreditation from the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - the mark of quality for early childhood education programs.
Palo Alto College’s Landscape and Horticultural Science Program is fully accredited by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET).
Palo Alto College’s Cosmetology Program is fully accredited by the Texas Department of Licensure and Regulation (TDLR).
Palo Alto College’s A.A.S. Nursing Program received Initial Approval from the Texas Board of Nursing on January 24, 2024.
Palo Alto College’s Dental Hygiene Program recieved Initial Accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). The final stage of accreditation will take place in Spring 2025.
Membership
Palo Alto College is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, the Texas Community Colleges Teachers Association, and the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations.
EOE Statement
For special accommodations or an alternate format, contact Palo Alto College Disability Support Services at 210-486-3020.
Contact Information
Palo Alto College
1400 W. Villaret Blvd.
San Antonio, Texas 78224-2499
(210) 486-3000 - phone
(210) 486-9190 - fax
alamo.edu/pac
Disclaimer
This catalog contains policies, regulations, procedures, and course content effective at the beginning of the Fall Semester 2016. Palo Alto College reserves the right to make changes at any time to reflect current Board policies, administrative regulations and procedures, and applicable State and Federal regulations. The provisions of this bulletin are subject to change without notice and do not constitute a contract between any student and the college.
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