| If you are looking into an online college program, you | | | | concerned about the accreditation of your specific |
| have undoubtedly come across the term "accredited". | | | | school, then check out the Council for Higher Education |
| It is of utmost importance to make sure that you are | | | | Accreditation (CHEA). CHEA is similar to a watchdog |
| getting a degree from an accredited institution. This | | | | for accrediting agencies. |
| ensures that your program has been proven to be to | | | | One important thing to remember is that an |
| the highest standard possible. What does accredited | | | | accreditation agency can give their blessing to one |
| mean actually? | | | | program in a school but not the entire school. If you are |
| Accreditation is the process of validating different | | | | getting an actual degree, it is best to make sure the |
| colleges and universities. The standards are set by a | | | | entire school is properly accredited. |
| peer review board that is comprised of faculty from | | | | A degree from an accredited institution will be worth |
| other accredited universities. They review items such | | | | more when you enter the business world. Employers |
| as requirements for admissions, services, and quality of | | | | will likely recognize a degree from an accredited |
| education. There are six agencies that deal with | | | | school. However, they will probably not look twice if |
| accreditation, each having their own region. | | | | your degree is not from an accredited institution. There |
| Online schools are held to the same standards that a | | | | are schools out there than are not accredited so do |
| traditional school is held to. They go through the same | | | | your diligence when selecting a school to attend. |
| accreditation procedures and review. If you are | | | | |