About Beacon College

The mission of Beacon College is to offer academic degree programs to students with learning disabilities.

The concept for Beacon was put forth by a group of parents concerned about higher education opportunities for students with learning disabilities. Responding to this concern, the initial trustees founded Beacon College. The College embraces the student with learning disabilities by providing educational opportunities that acknowledge individual learning differences.

Accreditation

Beacon College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Bachelor and Associate of Arts degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Beacon College.

 
Quality Enhancement Plan
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) requires each institution undergoing reaffirmation of accreditation to submit a Quality Enhancement Plan. The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is a document, developed by the institution, that describes a course of action for institutional improvement that is directly related to student learning and crucial to enhancing educational quality.

The faculty, students, and staff of Beacon College explored many possibilities for the QEP. With input from the whole campus community, Beacon College selected critical thinking skill development as the focus our QEP. We believe educating students with learning disabilities to think critically is the essence of the mission and philosophy of Beacon College. It demonstrates the College's commitment to creating a learning environment that enhances the opportunities of our graduates in the workplace while assisting them in realizing their potential.