Clayton College Natural Health.... (any info?)

Hey,

Was wondering if anybody had any info in the Clayton College of Natural Health? They are accredited, but not regionally -- as all of their accreditation comes from medical agencies. I have heard two different stories concerning this:

a.) Regionally accredited schools will accept the transfer of most credits if they are of medical content (like a Bachelor's Degree in Natural Health -- which is what I'm considering).

b.) Regionally accredited schools will accept no other credits unless they are also regionally accredited.

I tend to think that regardless of where I attended, somebody would want to see an official transcript from the other institutions I have attended.

The website they are located at is www.ccnh.edu

I have received an e-mail that basically indicated (once I used it at CCNH) the degree program would NEARLY be free! So remember to always apply for grants -- sometimes, this is my first, you'll get them!

Please let me know what you think about this degree (as it is now another solid contender for me (along with FHSU and COSC)) and the liklihood, if any, of the credits transfering to a regionally accredited agency.

JurassicVagabond

 

Welcome aboard. IIRC, Clayton etc is dubious. Please use "Clayton" as a search term and check older threads--I do know this has been discussed here a while back.
As to your other contenders, I'd go with Fort Hays coz its logo is spiffier: roaring tiger versus squatting tree (sounds like a Chinese movie). Seriously, either FHSU or COSC will serve you well. Many have used both quite happily.

 

Thanks,

Actually, the only reason I wanted the degree was personal enrichment and just to earn an Bachelor's Degree that I could transfer on to (possibly) Fort Hays State University's Master's Degree in Liberal Studies.

But..... I have searched the site (as you recommended) and think it's risky to earn that degree solely off of the hope that it will transfer to a regionally accredited college where I can earn a Master's.

So, with that being said, it's probably wise to spend a little more (Both Charter Oak and Fort Hays appear reasonable in prices) for colleges that appear to have wonderful reputation's when transferring credits.

JurassicVagabond

 

JV asks: "a.) Regionally accredited schools will accept the transfer of most credits if they are of medical content (like a Bachelor's Degree in Natural Health -- which is what I'm considering). (?)

JB answers: No. Based on my survey of registrars in 2000, fewer than 3% would even consider accepting credits from schools that have the unrecognized accreditation claimed by Clayton

JV asks: "b.) Regionally accredited schools will accept no other credits unless they are also regionally accredited. " (?)

JB answers: Based on the same survey, roughly 20% of RA schools will regularly accept credits from schools with recognized (but not RA) accreditation, and another 20% sometimes will.

Whether one agrees with the Illinois-Oregon-New Jersey-etc. laws, it seems clear that use of the Clayton degree would be a criminal offense in those states.