DEAC (fka DETC) Success Stories

Thinking I was to be done this Sunday, I put my AS in CJ on my resume and application. I was told that it was a factor that set me apart from the other applicants and helped me get the job. My employer, who has an RA degree had no problem with my NA degree and fully accepted it. I did have to go to him and tell him I needed one more class...But in the end DETC got me a good $30k + job a year.

 

I posted here before about my DETC bachelor's degree meeting the requirements for a higher position with my employer (a staff position at an RA technical college). I got an immediate $6k raise, plus I may have a shot at something even better coming up soon.

 

I decided to change major and supplement my 29 years old degree with more current one from DETC accredited university. This lead to HR approving something they didn't approve a year before I earned the degree, so I was able to transfer within the company to a more stable, better paying position. The timing was great as the other position was eliminated in major layoffs 6 months after the transfer.

I earned a diploma from DETC accredited college and became as a result certified by a respected recognized professional organization. This is also a good addition to my arsenal.
As in the industry this certification is a plus when applying for this type of jobs.

 

My DETC degree(s) (bachelor and master's) has launched my career in law enforcement and has opened the doors in academia where I teach at four universities two of which are regionally accredited campus based schools and two DETC schools. I've also been assigned as an assistant dean of student services on a part-time basis. The only limitations is those that you choose to believe.

 

Hey,

Good to hear from you Jagmct1! Good job!


Abner

 

Good to hear that the DETC is doing its job!

 

Hey Jag,

Hang out for a while dude!

Abner

 

Good thread, MC.

 

I would although my schedule as been nothing short of hectic lately. I have a new addition to the family (baby girl), new job and teaching at four universities. I barely have enough time to read the various posts. How have you been?

 

I have been good. I received my MBA in 6/10 from Aspen, and as a result I am in a higher pay grade at work which bumped me up 7K at the low end, and works it iself up to 10k at the high end in 3 years. Plus my new MBA gives me access to good side contract/work.

Good to hear from you again,

Abner

 

That's great news and congratulations! I know there are many DETC success stories and the more people who share them the better.

 

Thanks MC. $3,600.00 for an MBA was a simple no brainer for me. The ROI has been EXCELLENT! I mean, you can't even get some professional certificates for $3,600.00.

Have a good one broheim,

Abner

 

This really is a great post. There must be more stories lurking around out there since this was started last year.

Anyone else?

 

I posted here before about my DETC bachelor's degree meeting the requirements for a higher position with my employer (a staff position at an RA technical college). I got an immediate $6k raise, plus I may have a shot at something even better coming up soon.

 

Right on Pata!!!! That is good news indeed. And I bet you didn't even end up with a huge student loan!

Abner :smile:

 

Hello everyone. My two cents on DETC. I am new here and I work for a RA accredited secondary school. After 8-years in the education business, our organization is looking at launching an online college in 2013. After reviewing the DETC standards carefully, they are very rigid and I would say the standards are equally as challenging as Higher Learning Commission. I believe the biggest issue with DETC is inability to transfer credits to RA colleges, but that is so common among all colleges and universities these days. I have noticed that most graduate colleges require an accredited bachelors degree, from an agency recognized by the USDEO for admission. The graduate schools don't specify RA; just USDEO recognition. As an educator, I feel DETC is a legitimate and valuable accrediting agency. The only downfall with DETC is that you cannot secure a Federally backed student loan. Again, DETC colleges are usually less expensive and who wants to graduate with a big college loan anyway, right? I think there is great value in DETC accredited colleges and schools.