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Commitment to Accreditation and Quality
Theoria Technical College is committed to maintaining full transparency as we pursue institutional accreditation across multiple recognized bodies, including ACCJC and ACCET. Accreditation is a voluntary, rigorous process that affirms our dedication to academic quality, student success, and institutional integrity.
This journey aligns directly with our mission: To provide high-quality, accessible, and innovative early childhood education programs that prepare students for successful careers as skilled and ethical early educators. Through practical, job-oriented training and community partnership, we empower our students to make a meaningful impact on the workforce and the families they serve.
We believe that a strong accreditation foundation ensures that our students, faculty, and community partners can rely on the credibility and quality of every program we offer. As we continue to grow and expand our academic footprint, we do so with a deep sense of purpose and responsibility to the communities we serve particularly in the field of early education and workforce development.
This page is updated regularly to reflect our progress. We encourage students, faculty, families, and employers to stay informed and engaged as we move forward in this important institutional milestone.
Accreditation and Approval
BPPE – Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
2016 - current
Theoria Technical College is an approved private institution licensed to operate in the State of California by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Approval to operate means the institution is in compliance with state standards as set forth in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009.
BPPE School Code: 93832543
For more information, visit the BPPE website at www.bppe.ca.gov or contact the bureau at:
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 225
Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: (916) 574-8900
Toll-Free: (888) 370-7589
ACCJC – Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Classic Title
Accreditation Status Disclosure
As of February 03, 2026
Theoria Technical College is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for
Community and Junior Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814, (415)
506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher
Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information
about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be
found at: www.accjc.org
Candidate for Accreditation is a status of preliminary affiliation with the Commission
initially awarded for two years. Candidacy does not assure eventual accreditation.
At its June 18, 2025 meeting, the Eligibility Committee of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges reviewed the Eligibility application submitted by Theoria Technical College and deemed Theoria Technical College eligible to apply for Candidacy status.
Eligibility indicates that an institute demonstrates that it meets all of the Commission’s Eligibility Requirements. Eligibility does not establish a formal relationship between the Commission and the institution. Inquiries about accreditation should be made to the:
Commission office: ACCJC
428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento,CA 95814
(415) 506-0234; accjc@accjc.org.
Theoria Technical College is preparing for an important milestone in our journey toward ACCJC Candidacy. This fall, we will host a Focused Site Visit by the peer review team on October 29, 2025, and your insights are a vital part of this process. How to
Share Your Comment:
- Visit the ACCJC’s Third-Party Comment Form here: 3rd Party Comments
- Submit your comment no later than September 24, 2025.
Classic Title
AB 320 CTC credential Information
ACCET – Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training
Accreditation Status Disclosure
Theoria Technical College has submitted an application for accreditation with the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). ACCET has accepted the application and the institution is now in the process of undergoing an accreditation review. Acceptance of an application does not guarantee accreditation.
ACCET is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a reliable authority on the quality of education and training provided by the institutions it accredits.
For further details on ACCET’s standards and Theoria’s candidacy status, contact:
ACCET Headquarters
1722 N Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone: (202) 955-1113 Website: www.accet.org
This serves as official institutional verification that Theoria Technical College was granted Candidacy for Accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, effective February 3, 2026.
Theoria Technical College operates under legal authorization granted by the State of California to award academic degrees. As part of its accreditation progression, the institution has met established eligibility requirements and is advancing toward Initial Accreditation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Accrediting Commission.
For academic, employment, credentialing, and regulatory reference purposes, Theoria Technical College affirms that coursework completed on or after October 1, 2025, and continuing throughout the institution’s candidacy period represents coursework delivered while the College is actively engaged in the ACCJC accreditation pathway and operating under State of California degree granting authority.
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Consideration
In accordance with the College’s ACCJC candidacy status and applicable provisions of California Assembly Bill 320, students and graduates may submit official transcripts reflecting coursework completed on or after October 1, 2025, to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for evaluation and consideration in connection with Child Development Permit levels, credential pathways, and other educator authorization requirements. Assembly Bill 320 affirms the consideration of academic coursework completed at institutions that are accredited or in candidacy status with a recognized institutional accrediting agency. Theoria Technical College’s candidacy status confirms that the institution meets this designation.
Final determination regarding acceptance and applicability of academic coursework toward permits, credentials, or authorizations is made solely by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing in accordance with its governing authority.
Universal Pre Kindergarten and Universal Transitional Kindergarten Workforce Consideration
Coursework completed at Theoria Technical College on or after October 1, 2025, may also be presented by students and graduates as part of their academic preparation when seeking employment within California’s Universal Pre Kindergarten system, including Universal Transitional Kindergarten programs.
This includes academic preparation in Early Childhood Education and Child Development, such as the commonly referenced framework of twenty four semester units, which is frequently used by employing agencies, school districts, and early education providers when evaluating workforce qualifications within Universal Pre Kindergarten and Universal Transitional Kindergarten settings.
Final determination of employment eligibility and qualification is made solely by the employing educational agency or governing authority.
Transferability of Coursework
Coursework completed at Theoria Technical College during its candidacy period, including coursework completed on or after October 1, 2025, may be submitted for transfer consideration to other accredited colleges and universities.
Transfer acceptance is determined solely by the receiving institution, which evaluates coursework in accordance with its own academic policies and standards.
Accreditation Progression Timeline
Theoria Technical College continues to operate in full alignment with ACCJC candidacy requirements and expectations. In accordance with the Accrediting Commission’s established timeline, the College’s Follow Up Report 1, which serves as its application for Initial Accreditation, is due no later than October 1, 2027.
This date represents the next formal accreditation review milestone in the College’s progression toward full institutional accreditation.
Institutional Verification Statement
These statements are issued upon official institutional authority to verify the accreditation candidacy status of Theoria Technical College and to confirm the academic standing and institutional context under which coursework completed on or after October 1, 2025, has been delivered.
This verification may be used by students, graduates, employers, educational institutions, and regulatory agencies for purposes including credential evaluation, employment qualification review, and transfer consideration.
If additional institutional verification is required, please contact the Administration office at 760-487-8436 ext 1 or email info@theoriatechnical.com.