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 Accreditation, Degree Recognition Is CCU Accredited? California Coast University was awarded National Accreditation at the Commission Meeting of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The DETC is an educational association located in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1926, it has been the standard setting agency for distance education institutions. The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is listed by the United States Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. The Secretary of Education is required by law to publish a list of nationally recognized accrediting agencies that the Secretary determines to be reliable authorities as to the quality of education provided by the institutions of higher education. An agency seeking recognition by the Secretary must meet the Secretary's procedures and criteria for the recognition of accrediting agencies. First recognized by the Department of Education in 1959, the DETC was most recently reviewed in 2001 as part of the normal evaluation process. The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CHEA is a private nonprofit national organization that coordinates accreditation activity in the United States. It carries forward a long tradition that recognition of accrediting organizations should be a key strategy to ensure quality, accountability, and improvement in higher education. Recognition by CHEA affirms that standards and processes of accrediting organizations are consistent with quality, improvement, and accountability expectations that CHEA has established. What is Accreditation? The practice of accreditation in the United States began in the early 1960's as a means for post-secondary educational institutions (colleges and universities) to demonstrate to the Federal government a basic level of quality in their institution and programs for the purpose of certifying eligibility to receive Federal funds, which include Stafford loans, grants, and research monies. A non-governmental peer process of evaluation of post-secondary educational institutions and programs was established, developed and administered by private educational associations and commissions of regional or national scope. The United States Department of Education recognizes, for the purpose of accrediting institutions of post-secondary education, six regional accrediting agencies, and 44 national and specialized accrediting agencies. The recognition by the United States Department of Education of accrediting agencies applies ONLY to post-secondary education. For more information on accreditation follow this link: Accreditation Once I earn my Bachelors Degree from CCU would I be accepted for Graduate School at a traditional college or University? A recent CCU Alumni survey indicated that one of the primary reasons that graduates first came to CCU (flexible scheduling, open enrollment, off-campus, etc) is the very reason they didn't complete their education at traditional colleges or universities. This does not mean that you may not consider continuing your graduate studies at a more traditional institution. The University's Admissions Department suggests that you check with the institution you are considering making application to. The description below briefly explains today's current climate in higher education with regard to transferability of academic degrees. "Accreditation does not provide automatic acceptance by an institution of credit earned at another institution, nor does it give assurance of acceptance of graduates by employers. Acceptance of students or graduates is always the prerogative of the receiving institution or employer. For these reasons, besides ascertaining the accredited status of a school or program, students should take additional measures to determine, prior to enrollment, whether or not their educational goals will be met through attendance at a particular institution. These measures should include inquiries to institutions to which transfer might be desired or to prospective employers and, if possible, personal inspection of the institution at which enrollment is contemplated." (Source. US Department of Education" Accreditation in the United States) USDOE How do CCU Alumni benefit after graduation? CCU Alumni pursue their professional goals in many different industries, including, but not limited to government, business, education, clinical practice, and entrepreneurship. Click here to see what some CCU Alumni have to say about their experiences with CCU. Return to Main Menu |
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