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The Importance of Accreditation

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The Importance of Accreditation

Accredited online universities should always be a key focus in your research. Unfortunately, with the increasing popularity of online learning, many online learning institutions have sprung up on the internet, and some are not accredited.

Accreditation is a voluntary process of review that an institution can undergo. To become accredited, an online university is subject to a process of self-review, peer review, and visits from the accreditation organization. There are national and regional accreditation organizations, such as the Distance Education and Training Council, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. There are also organizations that evaluate specific types of programs, such as the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education. Do not underestimate the importantace of accreditation. Being accredited means that this particular online university has met strict standards of quality set forth by an impartial organization. At regular intervals, online universities will come up for additional review in order to maintain accredited status.

You should also look into the reputation of the online university. Thoroughly research its credentials, facilities, and the employment prospects for alumni. You may also want to to research the reputation of the particular program you are interested in, and see if you can get in touch with former or current students to ask detailed questions. Faculty who teach in the program should be accomplished experts in their field.

   

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