What is the difference between a nationally accredited college and a state accredited college?
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I graduated from Southern Ohio College back in 2001, and what was SOC is now known as Brown-Mackie, so I feel for you. In my case (meaning I don't know what applies for you and you don't need to reveal your location), I live in the Cincinnati area, and Northern Kentucky University said they didn't accept credit from SOC. *However,* if I were to go to Northwood University, I could get all of my credits to transfer. Northwood accepts SOC credits from the time I was in school at SOC, and NKU accepts Northwood credits (or at least they did when I spoke to them last year). Perhaps there's a similar relationship where you live.\n\nGood luck!
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It depends on the accreditation. Accredited degrees that are approved by US Department of Education recognized agencies are just as good as the traditional college or university. \n\nDegrees from colleges and universities that claim to be accredited, but who's accreditation institution is not recognized by the Department of Education are worthless.\nI have added a list at the end of these worthless accreditation agencies.\n\nNext are phony degrees. They are out there, but are just garbage.\n\nUnrecognized accreditation agencies\n----------------------------------\nAccrediting Commission International (ACI) (in Arkansas) \nAccrediting Council for Colleges and Schoools (ACCS) \nAccreditation Governing Commission of the United States of America \nAlternative Institution Accrediting Association (AIAA) \nAmerican Accrediting Association of Theological Institutions (AATI) \nAmerican Association of Non-traditional Colleges and Universities (AANCU) \nAmerican Association of Drugless Practitioners Commission on Accreditation (AADPCA) \nAmerican Association of International Medical Graduates (AAIMG) \nAmerican Association of Schools (AAS) \nAmerican Council of Private Colleges and Universities (ACPCU) \nAmerican Federation of Christian Colleges and Schools (AFCCS) \nAmerican Naturopathic Medical Certification and Accreditation Board (ANMCAB) \nArizona Commission of Non-Traditional Private Postsecondary Education \nAssociation for Distance Learning (ADLP) \nAssociation for Online Academic Excellence (AOAE) (in Wales) \nAssociation of Christian Colleges and Theological Schools (in Louisiana) \nAssociation of Christian Schools International (ACSI) \nBoard of Online Universities Accreditation (BOUA) \nCentral States Consortium of Colleges & Schools (CSCCS) \nCentral States Council on Distance Education (CSCDE) \nCommission on Medical Denturitry Accreditation (COMDA) \nCouncil for International Education Accreditation (CIEA) \nCouncil on Medical Denturitry Education (COMDE) \nDistance Graduation Accrediting Association \nDistance Learning Council of Europe (DLCE) (connected to University Degree Program) \nEuropean Committee for Home and Online Education (ECHOE) \nEuropean Council for Distance and Open Learning (ECDOE) (connected to University Degree Program) \nEuropean Quality Improvement System (EQIS) \nExamining Board of Natural Medicine Practitioners (EBNMP) \nGlobal Accreditation Commission (GAC) \nHigher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC) \nHigher Education Services Association (HESA) (connected to University Degree Program) \nIntegra Accreditation Association (IAA) \nInter-Collegiate Joint Committee on Academic Standards (ICJCAS) \nInternational Academic Accrediting Commission (IAAC) \nInternational Accreditation Agency for Online Universities (IAAOU) \nInternational Accreditation Association (IAA) \nInternational Accreditation for Universities, Colleges and Institutes (IAUCI) \nInternational Accrediting Association for Colleges and Universities (IAACU) \nInternational Accrediting Commission for Postsecondary Institutions (IACPI) \nInternational Association of Educators for World Peace (There are different groups by the same name though none are authorized accreditors.) \nInternational Association of Universities and Schools (IAUS) \nInternational Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) \nInternational Commission of Open Post Secondary Education (ICOPSE) \nInternational Council for Open and Distance Education (ICODE) \nInternational University Accrediting Association (IUAA) (in California) \nMiddle States Accrediting Board (MSAB) \nMidwestern States Accreditation Agency (MSAA) \nNational Academy of Higher Education (NAHE) \nNational Accreditation Association (NAA) \nNational Association for Private Post-Secondary Education (NAPSE) \nNational Association of Alternative Schools and Colleges (NAASC) \nNational Association of Open Campus Colleges (NAOCC) \nNational Association for Private Nontraditional Schools and Colleges (NAPN
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Not every college has the same view of homeschooling, but most will accept the student if they have adequate evidence of their success.  Some even give preference to homeschoolers.\n\nThe list below is a partial listing of colleges across the U.S. who encourage homeschooled students to apply.  Not all are accredited, but the majority are.
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You might want to check with your State Education Dept first to see what they accept. Every state is different and before you put a lot of effort in this you should have a good idea of what the rules and regulations are.
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It sounds like you are very mature and know what you want. Make sure that you check into the accreditation of Penn Foster. I don't believe that they are regionally accredited. I am pretty confident that their college programs aren't. Accreditation is probably the MOST important thing to look for when looking at online programs. If the program says Nationally accredited or Accreditated through the distance learning counsel etc and does not say regionally accredited stay away from it. It will only hinder you later and colleges will be less likely to accept you.
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A university is much bigger with more students and it's usually divided into separate colleges within; while a college is much smaller with fewer students and there are no more divisions within. Hope it helps!
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Yes there are many but are they from accredited institutions? Need to be very careful about that since only those from such an institution will be nationally recognized. If it's accredited I'd go for it. Check this website for the list of online degrees that are nationally accepted\nhttp://www.classesusa.com/index.html;jsessionid=28DAF55801F2B047E9694454F35ABC2E
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I am working and attending an online University now. I attend Western Governors University. This is a teachers college if you are interested. This is a fully accredited school. It does have federal financial aid.
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Go here:  http://www.tesc.edu/aboutus/accreditation.php\n\nYou can verify that with the accrediting boards if you wish.  The phone numbers and web address of the accrediting body are right there.\n\nHowever, with state schools such as this, you can trust their claims pretty safely.
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No. They are not accredited.  Just like those you see on those TV commercials. My recommendation would be to go to a real college and get an accredited degree.
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A career diploma is usually unaccredited and an AD (associates degree) is accredited.  ADs are usually given by community colleges and local universities (non profit).  A career diploma is usually offered by a for profit business.  Some career diplomas can be applied to a bachelor's depending on the credibility of the company (but not a guarantee).  For example, a nursing diploma to receive an RN usually transfers towards a BSN (bachelor's of science in nusing).  However, a regular old career diploma is usually not transferable because most universities that offer the bachelor's degree want credits from accredited schools because they are accredited as well.  Go for the AD if you can.  A career diploma can be a waste of time if you want to continue on to higher education.
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I am admissions officer for a college that also offers it's programs online. Accreditation is not always the best way to tell if a college is legit. Some online schools are regionally accredited but not nationally. National accreditation usually signifies that the school receives Title IV funding. That means the federal government offers grants, loans, and financial assistance to students who are eligible. Here are a couple of fuidelines to stick to when researching a distance education program.\n1. Does the college have an actual campus? It should.\n2. It is accredited by the ACICS or another independent school accrediting council?\n3. Do they offer lifetime, fee-free career assistance?\n4. DO you have a schedule or work at your own pace? A scedule of classes means you have an instructor.\n5. DO you have an instructor, peer groups, an IT dept, a student service coordinator? All these are important.\nThe best way to see if a school is legit is to look at its post-grad employment rate, Ours, for instance, is 97%. That means people who leave this school are able to use their education.\nBottom line: DO THE RESEARCH!!!
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It means don't go there. You need to go to an accreditec school.  I don't believe I have ever heard of an employer who only hired from non-accredited schools.  You would be very less likely to get a job you want if you are up against another person that has a degree from an accredited school.  I also believe that if they are not accredited you won't receive the best education possible.
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Both are public.  The University was founded in 1817.  The State University was founded in 1855 as an agricultural college.  Most states designate an originally-agricultural college with "State" in the school title, while general public universities simply state "University" without "State."
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If they accept fin. aid, they are probably accredited. If they don't, they are not..With most online colleges, you can do it in less than 4 years.  Depends on the college..BE SURE THEY ARE accredited..They all have accreditation but I went to one and needed 3 classes for my bachelors only to find out I would have to move to OHIO to use it..Also know that if you might plan on attending an offline school, the classes you took may not transfer.
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A national curriculum is an essential way to determine that students no matter where they are, are graduating from high school on the same ground and with the same knowledge base.  Right now, that’s not the case.  A student in Nevada could learn a different thing in a history class than someone in Maine.  There needs to be a standardized set of curriculum so that all students graduate on an equal basis.  That would help increase what they know and make them more competitive on the SAT and other college entrance exams.
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accreditation is what assures people that your school is backed by the education system/government standards... although your school has an awesome reputation now, if it was not accredited i can assure you that reputation would go right in the toilet.