Ph.D from State Approved Schools

I have been following the discussions related to CCU seeking DETC accreditation, and may drop their Ph.D programs in doing so. If it happens, CCU will enjoy accreditation, but would no longer offer Ph.D's. If this is the case, what defense is available for those with Ph.D degrees from CCU in explaining their circumstances? Life must be hard for them, I suppose.

 

Except that most of this stuff is invisible to employers, with the exception of academia. I would imagine things would go on as usual for them.

 

It's probably a plus for current holders of CCU doctorates who could enjoy the benefits of both worlds. They would get to bask in the reflected glow of accreditation for most purposes, and they could keep their doctorates which would no longer be offered.

 

In my opinion, the Ph.D. is a special degree in a number of different ways. The value of it more than any other degree is dependent on the reputation of the school.

 

Rich, Bill and Bill, Thank you for your feedback. I always enjoy encoding your comments.

 

Personally, I will be very surprised to see CCU take this route. The Ph.D. has always been a large chunk of CCU's business.

Tony
CSU San Bernardino

 

CCU exists as a money making business and will do what is necessary to maximize their profit, wherever that leads.

James

 

I agree and they should. Virtually every educational enterprise falls under the profitable business rule. Even not-for-profit schools need to take in more than they expend.