Accreditation
Accreditation ensures that institutions of higher education meet acceptable levels of quality. In the United States, accreditation involves non-governmental entities as well as federal and state government agencies. Explore the resources below to understand accreditation and the differences between accredited or unaccredited institutions.
According to Operating Definitions : Accreditation is a formal process conducted by a non-governmental, independent accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to ensure the delivery of sound educational programs. Accreditation may pertain to an entire institution (“institutional accreditation”) or to specific academic programs or divisions (“specialized accreditation” or “programmatic accreditation”).
Directory of Accrediting Organizations recognized by the U. S. Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Accreditation
Accreditation is a voluntary, nongovernmental process whereby a recognized organization/agency grants public recognition to a unit of an educational organization (school, institute, college, university, specialized program of study) indicating that it meets established standards of quality.
Directory of Accrediting Organizations recognized by the U. S. Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.