California exempt schools

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  1. takahashi

    takahashi New Member

    Hi from Japan,

    Sorry for my bad English. I will try not to make too many mistakes.

    I'm a university student, and I'm writing a short paper for a local student newspaper.
    My paper is about school accreditation system in the USA. While researching information, I stumbled upon the California exempt schools.
    I checked the California bureau of education. I think I understood quite well how the system works and why a school can ask and obtain exemption.

    But there are some information I cannot find, and hope some of you can help me.

    Could anyone tell me more about the real "value" of a certification or degree issued by these schools? Is it just ink and paper, as with most unaccredited schools?

    Could anyone explain me whether or not it's legal to try to get a job using certification or degree issued by these schools?

    Thanks
    Taka
     
  2. Delta

    Delta Active Member

    Hello Taka! Your English is fantastic!

    Actually, many unaccredited yet California State approved colleges and universities do provide much more than "ink and paper".

    Graduates from many of these institutions are eligible to take exams by nationally or state recognized organizations and subsequently seek licensure in California as a Lawyer, Marriage Family Therapist, Massage Therapist, Substance Abuse Counselor, and so forth.

    here is a link to the California Bureau Private school search engine:

    https://app.dca.ca.gov/bppe/default.asp
     
  3. Kizmet

    Kizmet Moderator

    For people who are certain that they'll remain in California these schools could be good choices. Also, I guessing that there are some schools (I don't have a list of names) that exempt on religious grounds. I know less about this group but I guessing that these degrees could be useful within their denominations. Perhaps others will add their thoughts on that topic.
     
  4. Delta

    Delta Active Member

    Not necessarily. For example, if one passes the California bar and is licensed to practice in California, the attorney can also practice in Federal courts throughout the USA. I also read about a California unaccredited law school graduate who practised in California and was able to apply for the bar in Massachusetts after a few years.

    Other examples include California state approved schools that teach Pharmacy Technician or Substance Abuse Counselor of which the certification is national and one is able to apply for licensure in numerous states.

    Like with anything else, the California "exempt system" has its pros and cons and the utility of earning such a degree or credential has to be examined before undertaking a course of study.
     
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  5. Kizmet

    Kizmet Moderator

    That's great info Delta! Keep it coming!
     

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