Institution Granted Fifth Renewal of Accreditation
In the realm of online education, accreditation plays a pivotal role in ensuring quality and trustworthiness. One such institution, with a focus on design and digital media education, has been accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) since 2001. This accreditation is a testament to the institution's commitment to maintaining high standards appropriate to distance learning.
The DEAC, a private, non-profit organization, is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. As the only accreditor with specialized knowledge of distance education, DEAC's accreditation offers a unique benefit to the institution.
Evaluators from the DEAC visit the institution, interviewing staff, faculty, and students to understand how classes are delivered and graded. They also scrutinize the educational programs to ensure faculty are appropriately qualified and course outcomes are rigorous and relevant. The DEAC's focus is on evaluating online and distance learning institutions, ensuring compliance with essential criteria such as curriculum quality, student support services, and operational integrity.
Accreditation by the DEAC signifies that the institution maintains a high standard appropriate to distance education. This assures students, employers, and other educational institutions that the provider offers credible educational programs and trustworthy performance outcomes. The accreditation also helps the institution qualify for federal financial aid programs and enhances the transferability of credits and recognition of degrees earned through distance education.
The accreditation process is rigorous, taking 2-3 years for new schools and involving ongoing evaluation, including performance outcomes and adherence to DEAC standards. By achieving DEAC accreditation, distance education institutions differentiate themselves from non-accredited or state-approved schools, whose approval procedures are generally less rigorous.
The DEAC accreditation holds significant value because it:
- Confirms the institution meets nationally recognized standards tailored to distance education.
- Enhances credibility and public trust in online programs.
- Facilitates student eligibility for federal financial aid.
- Supports credit transfer and graduate school acceptance.
- Indicates a commitment to continuous improvement and educational outcomes relevant to distance learning.
With the institution's recent fifth renewal of accreditation from the DEAC on July 18th, 2025, it continues to uphold its commitment to quality and innovation in online education. As the institution enters a new accreditation cycle, it looks forward to offering new programs and innovative ways to advance its learning community, built on the strong foundation of DEAC accreditation.
For more information about the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, visit deac.org. For more information about accreditation in the United States, visit chea.org or ed.gov. The institution's accreditation and awards can be found on its accreditation and approvals page.
The institution, recognized for its focus on design and digital media education, has maintained its accreditation by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) since 2001. This accreditation, confirming the institution meets nationally recognized standards tailored to distance education, benefits students by enhancing credibility and public trust in online programs, facilitating student eligibility for federal financial aid, supporting credit transfer, and indicating a commitment to continuous improvement in online design education.
