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Page 1: Understanding Online Accreditation [Infographic]

T H E R E A R E T H R E E M A I N T Y P E S :

NATIONAL regional SPecialized

Allows nontraditional schools to be compared

to other similar nontraditional schools

NOT based on geography

Most traditional schools have regional accreditation

Based on geography

W H A T I S I T ? W H Y Y O U S H O U L D C A R E ?

A way to ensure that educational institutions

meet HIGH standards.

you will get the quality education you deserve.

UN

DER

STANDING ONLINE

GRANTED BY SPECIALIZED BODIES & AGENCIESwhich are recognized by the

U.S. DOE and/or CHEA

RIGOROUS EVALUATION

including performance monitoring and self-evaluation

H O W I T W O R K S

High School

COLLEGECareer School

‘S ACCREDITATIONS, LICENSES & AFFILIATIONS:

Distance Education and Training Council

Commission on Secondary Schools

Better Business Bureau

A+

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support

Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools

International Association for Continuing Education

& Training

Commission on Secondary Schools

Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools

Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education

American Veterinary Medical Association

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

American Council on Education's College Credit Recommendation Service

ALL

SCHOOLS

W E ’ L L P R O V I D E Y O U W I T H A Q U A L I T Y E D U C A T I O N T H A T C O M M A N D S R E S P E C T

Specific programs or departments within a particular school

VOLUNTARY PROCESS

aimed to improve student experience

Regional

National

Specialized

KEY

Non-accreditation evaluations

O F T H E S C H O O L

B O T H N A T I O N A L A N D R E G I O N A L A C C R E D I T O R S A S S E S S T H E

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