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Accreditation
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) 
 Site of a "nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation." Contains a directory of AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums, resources for educators, a photo gallery of animals, job listings, and more. http://www.aza.org/ Topics: Animals, Education, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Nov 24, 2008 Directory of CHEA [Council for Higher Education Accreditation] Recognized Organizations
Lists national, regional, and specialized/professional accrediting associations as well as links to other educational organizations. http://www.chea.org/Directories/index.asp Topics: College and University Education, Education Last updated Nov 8, 2005 Distance Education and Training Council
The only nationally recognized accrediting body for distance-learning programs. Accredits high school and post-secondary programs through the Masters degree. Web site includes a Directory of Accredited Institutions, Subjects Taughts, High School Programs, and Degree Programs. http://www.detc.org/ Topics: College and University Education, Education, Internet, K-12 Education Last updated Mar 5, 2001 Education, Careers, and Outreach in Environmental Health and Toxicology
Collection of resources on toxicology and environmental health for those interested in careers in these fields. The site covers education, career options, continuing education, accreditation boards, and professional societies. Also includes resources for K-12 education and links to international organizations. From the National Library of Medicine. http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/enviro/edcotox.html Topics: Education, Environment, Health & Medical Disciplines, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jun 15, 2005 National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC)
Website for this organization that "is nationally recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the accrediting agency for postsecondary and higher degree nursing programs." Features the most recent "Accreditation Manual," standards and criteria for programs (such as clinical doctorate, associate, and practical), a database of NLNAC accredited nursing programs, resources for nursing programs and program evaluators, FAQs about accreditation, and related material. http://nlnac.org/ Topics: Education, Health & Medical Disciplines Last updated Feb 21, 2009 Nursing School Accreditation
Background about the accreditation of nursing schools. Describes nursing school accrediting bodies (National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education), how to find out if a nursing school is accredited, what "approved" by state board of nursing means, and related material. Part of an online directory on nursing education and careers. http://www.allnursingschools.com/faqs/accredfaq.php Topics: Education, Health & Medical Disciplines Last updated Feb 19, 2009 Postsecondary Educational Institutions and Programs Accredited by Accrediting Agencies and State Approval Agencies Recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education
A database of thousands of programs, each of which is accredited by a "reliable authority as to the quality of postsecondary education." Searchable by name, accrediting agency, institutional or geographic region, location, type of institution, and number of students. From the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education. http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ Topics: College and University Education, Education Last updated Feb 9, 2005 RWM Vocational School Database
A directory of private, post-secondary, vocational schools in the U.S. "Included are private schools that offer certificates, diplomas, associate (junior college) degrees, and bachelor (college) degrees in various Business, Trade and Technical disciplines," and online programs. From a provider of technical training. http://www.rwm.org/ Topics: Education, K-12 Education Last updated Feb 17, 2007 U.S. Department of Education A-Z Index
This index to the U.S. Department of Education's Web site includes links to the best starting points on a variety of educational topics, from accreditation to writing. http://www.ed.gov/help/site/index/topics_az.jsp Topics: Education Last updated Feb 11, 2004 Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC): Accrediting Commission for Schools and Colleges
This organization accredits schools in located in California, Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Fiji, and East Asia. Find the process and criteria for evaluation, a FAQ (covering topics such as whether preschools and home schools are accredited by the organization), other background about accreditation, and a directory of accredited supplementary education programs and public, private, religious, and charter schools. http://www.acswasc.org/ Topics: Education Last updated Apr 9, 2008 WorldWideLearn
World Wide Learn claims to be the "largest directory of online courses, accredited online degrees, continuing education, online training, and online education." Searchable, and browsable by subject, type or program, or institution. Also includes links to scholarship and financial aid information, a newsletter, and free tutorials. http://www.worldwidelearn.com/ Topics: College and University Education, Education, Internet Last updated Apr 3, 2006 |
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