Showdown: National Accreditation vs. Regional Accreditation
Sep 13th, 2008
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One of the most common debates on distance learning message boards starts with this question: "Are national accreditation and regional accreditation equal?"
Students tend to have strong opinions on this subject (often depending on what type of accreditation their own alma mater has).
My latest About.com article National Accreditation vs. Regional Accreditation explores the pros and cons of these two legitimate accreditation forms. Here's a blurb:
"As a prospective online student, you may need to choose between schools with national accreditation and schools with regional accreditation. Your choice may affect your ability to transfer credits, be accepted for graduate studies, or gain employment. Knowing the similarities and differences between national and regional accrediting agencies can help you make an educated decision."
Take a look to learn the facts and choose the accreditation form that fits your online learning needs.
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