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by Answerbag Staff on December 9th, 2009

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Are online schools accredited?

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  • by Evangeline Marzec on December 9th, 2009

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    The U.S. Department of Education and the accreditors it authorizes check the quality standards of all schools in the United States that apply for accreditation. Schools that pass this rigorous testing are accredited, and the degrees they issue come with substantially higher reputations than degrees from non-accredited schools. There are six approved college-level accrediting agencies, each responsible for schools within its territory. There is no difference in accreditation between online schools and traditional schools.

    Accreditors

    The five regional college-level accreditors are: North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA), Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSA), Southern Association of Schools and Colleges (SASC), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The Distance Education Training Council (DETC) is a national accreditor that specializes in online schools. It is recognized by the Department of Education, but its credits may not transfer to schools accredited by other agencies.

    Accrediting Standards

    Accreditors check and certify curriculum, faculty qualifications and education quality the same way regardless of whether a school is online or has a campus.

    Credit Transfer

    Schools in the United States can choose whether or not to accept incoming credits from other institutions, accredited or not, and can decide not to accept transfers from online schools. Unaccredited schools' credits are rarely accepted for transfer, but even accredited schools' credits may not transfer.

    Caveat Emptor

    Check with a school's accrediting agency or the U.S. Department of Education rather than the school to ensure that it is properly accredited.

    How To Check

    The U.S. Department of Education's database of accredited post-secondary institutions and programs can be searched by school name and address or by accrediting agency.

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    U.S. Department of Education: Accreditation in the United States

    U.S. Department of Education: Searchable database of accredited post-secondary institutions and programs

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  • by Banana Breath plays the piano on April 3rd, 2012

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    Some are, some aren't. Among the largest,
    University of Phoenix, Capella University and Walden University are all regionally accredited by North Central Association.
    Unaccredited schools are listed here and more can appear at any time.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_unaccredited_institutions_of_higher_education

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  • by ronwilson81 on April 3rd, 2012

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  • by ronwilson81 on April 3rd, 2012

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    Yes, online schools are accredited but you should make sure that the accrediting organizations are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. You should also read up on as many student reviews as you can because these reviews usually give you an insight into what to expect from the programs based on student experiences, and then make a decision based on what works best for you. I’ve heard of Stevens-Henager College offering degree programs in fields that are much in demand these days such as business, healthcare, information technology and graphic arts. These programs are offered on ground as well as online. Stevens Henager College reviews indicate that the students of this college are more than satisfied with their programs and the flexibility they provide to working individuals. College reviews go a long way in helping you make a better decision for your future; do your research well!

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