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How do you know if an online class is accredited?
To be sure that a particular distance learning school is legitimately accredited, visit their official website, enter the name of the educational institution, and find out if your online school is by a legitimate accreditation body.
What if a course isn’t accredited?
A non-accredited course has no connection to an external accreditation or professional body. Non-accredited courses focus on equipping the student with a specific knowledge and skillset. You can study a non-accredited course to help you in your current and future career, or for hobbyist purposes.
Can you turn a certificate into a degree?
In many cases, you can also transfer the credits you earn toward your certificate toward a full degree as well. However, if your employer offers tuition reimbursement, your certificate courses will most likely qualify, as they are graduate level courses.
How to find out if your online school is accredited?
To determine if your online college is properly accredited consult GetEducated’s free consumer protection service, the Diploma Mill Police. Are State-Approved Online Universities Accredited?
Where can I find list of accrediting bodies for colleges?
You can view the full list of recognized programmatic accrediting bodies at the Council for Higher Education Accreditation website. Prior to applying to a school — and definitely before showing up to your first class or beginning an online degree — make sure you know and understand that school’s accreditation.
Do you have to be accredited to go to high school?
Accreditation for homeschoolers applies mostly to those in very specific situations like potentially returning to public high school, and even that is only in certain localities. For the rest, accreditation is a nice-to-have, not a must-have.
What kind of accreditation should a college have?
While regional accreditation likely opens you up to more opportunities, the answer to “what type of accreditation should a college have” really hinges on your personal needs and career goals. National University has been accredited since 1977 by WASC, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.