I know Columbia Southern University is an institutional member with ACE, but I do not believe CSU's degree programs are reviewed and approved by ACE. Is ACE a separate accreditation? I found certain regional schools would accept NA degree transfers if the courses were reviewed and approved by ACE.
I'm in the preliminary stages of apply for ACE credit recommendations for a client's training. It's pretty straight-forward, and I doubt many DETC-accredited schools would have trouble. I would think the main stumbling points would be a lack of documentation, not measuring learning outcomes, poor organization (both the courses and the school), and instruction that doesn't rise to a collegiate level. But the application process is not a mystery, and the fees and related costs are low.
Thanks Rich! I looked at the ACE website and found DETC schools (like Andrew Jackson University) listed as courses and degree programs reviewed and approved by ACE. I'm challenging CSU to pursue this. Any DETC school should look into this for trasnferability issues.
ACE is not an accreditor. You'll see it listed on the CHEA web site as a "supporter" organization. Some institutions have had their courses reviewed and approved by ACE; others only accept ACE-reviewd/approved coursework in transfer; and some do both (certainly most or all of the ones whose coursework is ACE-reviewed/approved tend to do both). Yes. This is been mentioned here many times. Where nationally-accredited coursework may not normally be acceptable in transfer to a particular regionally-accredited institution, ACE approval of said nationally-accredited coursework can tip the balance and cause the regionally-accredited institution to accept it anyway.
Any of the "Big 3" will accept ACE's recommeded credits. If you use the courses reviewed by ACE to transfer to one of these schools they will be accpeted as long they fullfill the degree requirements. Beware though, the ACTUAL COURSE has to be reviewed by ACE. ACE recognizes many NA schools but they haven't reviewed there courses. Make sure you know the difference. That is, if that was the reason that you asked the question. If not don't read all the way down to this sentence, it won't help you much.
Not necessary NA schools has to be ACE reviewed inordered to be accepted by RA schools. Likewise, you can check out www.chea.org/HETA/default.asp for transferring of credits to RA schools. Hope this helps. Kozen
Rich, That is very interesting to hear. I was told that it is a very long and expensive process to get this done. I have training that is I think I could get reviewed for credit. Also, I think it is interesting to learn about. What can you share about the process that you have learned so far?
Honestly, what I know is what I learned when I scoped it out, before recommending it to my client. You gather the course materials, submit them, then schedule an onsite visit by a representative from ACE. That person isn't there to observe the course, but to check out the organization and talk to people. It is normally one day, but I imagine it could be longer if you have many courses to have reviewed. All of this is predicated on a successful submission of an application and course materials. The process and forms are readily available at the ACE website.
