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Big Three Accreditations - sergeantstokes - 04-06-2009
Are these "big three" colleges accredited from the same sources as other universities? I've got big hopes of using my degree to get a job in either the government or military officer ranks, and they require strict accreditation from the schools they accept degrees from. Does anyone know?
Thanks!!
Jeremiah
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Big Three Accreditations - gregjohnson - 04-06-2009
Yes, all three are regionally accredited, which is the highest you can get, NOT national accreditation. The big three are in the same region as Harvard,Yale, MIT, etc- same regional body. A degree from any of the 3 is just as valid- for ANY purpose.
I hope this helps. Greg
Big Three Accreditations - cookderosa - 04-06-2009
sergeantstokes Wrote:Are these "big three" colleges accredited from the same sources as other universities? I've got big hopes of using my degree to get a job in either the government or military officer ranks, and they require strict accreditation from the schools they accept degrees from. Does anyone know?>>
Thanks!!
Jeremiah
(newbie)
Yes, and you can always look it up by visiting the us department of education website. They have a search feature that allows you to search for regionally accredited colleges.
I know it seems counter-intuitive, but nationally accredited is the lower accreditation- so you want REGIONAL.
Big Three Accreditations - sergeantstokes - 04-06-2009
Thanks, exactly what I needed to know, I appreciate the help.
Big Three Accreditations - ShotoJuku - 04-06-2009
sergeantstokes Wrote:Are these "big three" colleges accredited from the same sources as other universities? I've got big hopes of using my degree to get a job in either the government or military officer ranks, and they require strict accreditation from the schools they accept degrees from. Does anyone know?
Thanks!!
Jeremiah
(newbie)
For your purposes, I believe that either RA or NA will do fine.
Big Three Accreditations - bat21 - 04-23-2009
Be careful with National Accreditation for Commissioned officer slots, I know for a fact the Air Force will not take a NA degree for officer candidate. As for working in the federal gov, the NA or RA will suffice.
Big Three Accreditations - B Smith - 06-19-2009
For your purposes you want a regionally accredited school. I know it sounds backwards but nationally accredited schools tend to limit you because their credits don't transfer.
The big three are all regionally accredited.