Regionally Accredited Online Universities
There are literally dozens of accrediting organizations in this country for higher education. The federal Department of Education (DOE) has no mandate for accrediting schools; the Secretary of Education is, however, required to publish a list each year of the organizations that the Department recognizes as valid, responsible accrediting agencies. In the eyes of the DOE, there are two types of accrediting associations: those that evaluate colleges and universities as institutions, and those that evaluate specialty schools for their programmatic value.
As an example of "programmatic" evaluation, for nursing school accreditation the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education evaluates schools that offer bachelors' degrees in nursing and above. The American Physical Therapist Association has a commission that evaluates schools offering both physical therapist degrees and the associates' degree in physical therapist assistant. These organizations accredit online degrees in some cases.
For colleges and universities that offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in many fields, the "gold standard" for accreditation is recognition from one of six regional associations of colleges and schools. For example Harvard, the University of Massachusetts, and Northwestern Connecticut Community College are all accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
These six regional associations do list accredited online education schools that have some regional campus identity. The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is the established non-governmental agency that grants recognition to all regional accrediting associations; CHEA maintains a database of all accrediting organizations, regional and national, recognized by both CHEA and the Department of Education.
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University of PhoenixAt University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.
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Everest University OnlineManage your career and your life while earning your degree online.
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Location: Santa Ana: , Santa Ana CA |
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Capella UniversityAchieve your potential with an online degree from Capella University. Programs
Location: Minneapolis: Capella Tower, Minneapolis MN 55402 |
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Keiser UniversityFor over 30 years, Keiser University eCampus Online has provided student-centered, quality career education.
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Location: Fort Lauderdale: , Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 |
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USC School of Social WorkThe USC School of Social Work’s MSW@USC offers the opportunity to earn a Master of Social Work degree through the Virtual Academic Center without relocating to Southern California. Programs
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Virginia CollegeSet your career in motion at Virginia College Online.
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Location: Birmingham: 300 River Hills Business Park, Birmingham AL 35242 |
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DeVry UniversityMake a difference with a graduate degree from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management.
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Location: Chicago: , Chicago IL |
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Animal Behavior CollegeInterested in a career as a professional dog trainer? Animal Behavior College is the place to start.
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Location: Northridge: 9249 Reseda Blvd, Northridge CA 91324 |
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Ashford UniversityEarn the degree you've always wanted at Ashford University. Be empowered with resources to achieve your goals, including an innovative online classroom and a supportive environment. Ashford University is defining the modern college experience.
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Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health StudiesFounded in 1789, Georgetown University is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Today, Georgetown is a major international research university that embodies its founding principles in the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff, our commitment to justice and the common good, our intellectual openness, and our international character.
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