How do colleges get accredited?
Accredited colleges meet or exceed strict educational standards set by accrediting board. AdvancED Worldwide works with more than 27,000 public and private schools and colleges across the United States and worldwide.Accrediting BoardsThere are two main accrediting boards: the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS CASI).Accreditation ProcessAccording to AdvancED Worldwide, there are three major aspects to receiving accreditation. College must meet AdvancED standards, must commit to improving and be favorably reviewed internally and externally.RequirementsProfessors of accredited colleges must meet requirements such as minimum education level, like a master’s degree.BenefitsAccreditation is a mark of quality. According to AdvancED Worldwide, accredited schools are recognized internationally.Time FrameColleges are accredited for five-year terms, after which they are reviewed by a q
