DETC is now DEAC

[sanantone]

I don't agree with this characterization of ACICS. DEAC is not the only national accreditor that can accredit schools with doctoral programs; I worked for a school accredited by ACICS that was being encouraged by ACICS to offer doctoral programs. This school had programs in business, IT, and TESOL (both non-credit for learners and an MA for teachers), which I'm not sure I would call "vocational and technical training" (which makes me think of programs to learn a trade like electrician or HVAC technician).

I can't remember if it was ACICS or ACCSC, but I think I've seen schools with one of those accreditations offering doctoral programs. Still, I haven't seen any that are in the liberal arts (natural science, social science, humanities, and mathematics). ACICS says it accredits schools with professional and occupational programs, too. Business and education would fall under those categories.