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Universal Degrees provides globally accredited degree, diploma and certificate programs in affiliation with Corllins University- an accredited and recognized online institution. Details of Corllins University accreditation status are given below.

Corllins University Accreditation

Corllins University is accredited by the Global Accreditation Bureau (GAB) for its Full Time Education Program (FTEP®). Corllins University has met the highest standards of reliability, integrity and quality of education as set by the Global Accreditation Bureau and is now a certified accredited member. The GAB is a globally accepted and acknowledged, self-governing, non-profit and private accrediting agency. GAB has been offering legitimate accreditation status to online and traditional higher educational institutions and professional and vocational institutions as well. At GAB, the decision of conferring on the accreditation status depends on a predefined and proven method which involves rigorously evaluating the applicant institutions and their individual schools and programs, based on the best global practices in working-adult or distance education. The GAB is listed by the Online Distance Learning Accreditation Organization as a recognized accreditation agency. For additional information, visit www.globalaccreditationbureau.com


Corllins University other online programs, including Prior Learning Assessment Programs (PLA Program) are accredited by the recognized accreditation institution, The Accreditation Panel for Online Colleges & Universities (APTEC). APTEC is committed to improving the educational standards of online universities by establishing stringent quality standards and ranks among the other global accreditation agencies. The APTEC is a non-profit, private accrediting agency that makes sure that its member institutions are credible and meet the defined standards of educational excellence. Corllins University strictly adheres to APTEC high standards for online learning programs with the intention of seeking regional accreditation in near future.

What Accreditation Means to You

Accreditation status can give you an idea of a university’s general quality and reputation. According to Peterson’s, a premier educational resource, by attending a regionally and nationally accredited university:

• You are assured of a basic level of quality in education and services.
• Credits are more likely to be transferable to other accredited institutions.
• Your degree is more likely to be recognized by colleges and employers as a legitimate credential
  

The accreditation board establishes criteria that institutions are required to meet in order to become accredited. The accrediting board evaluates an institution in terms of its mission, educational practices, administration, financial stability, policies, and student services. Only the institutions meeting accreditation standards in all these areas are granted accreditation.

There are several non-governmental accrediting agencies or boards that have established certain educational standards and are helping institutions to build online educational standards. The organizations performing accreditation services include:

• Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSACS)
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
• North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS)
• Northwest Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (NASCU)
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
• Accreditation Panel for Online Colleges & Universities (APTEC)
• International Accreditation Agency for Online Universities (IAAOU)
• World Online Education Accrediting Commission (WOEAC)