The Appalachian College of Pharmacy, a college of higher education conferring the Doctor of Pharmacy degree, provides academic, scientific, and professional pharmacy education to address the health-related needs of rural and underserved communities, particularly those in Appalachia, through education, service, and scholarship. The philosophy of the College is to cultivate a learning community committed to education, community outreach, and the professional development of pharmacists. The Appalachian College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The Appalachian College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. The Appalachian College of Pharmacy is certified to operate in Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).