Kensington University

Discussion in 'IT and Computer-Related Degrees' started by Clueless, Feb 19, 2002.

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  1. Clueless

    Clueless New Member

    There was an Advertisement in a leading newspaper in India for BS Engg, MS Engg., and MBA degrees from Kensington University. The advertisement mentions that the BS Engg can be finished in 1 year and that this University is a member of 'Association of Accredited Private Schools'. The Ad further states that 'KU is listed in the US Department of Education, Directory of Post Secondary Institution (Degree Granting Institutions).' The same Ad states taht the 'KU degrees are legal but not recgnized by the Govt. of India....'

    Can anyone tell me whether the degree of this University is recognized by the US government and Other Institutions (say UCLA) of higher learning for say MS/Ph.D?
     
  2. Kensington is not accredited by an association recognized by the US Department of Education.

    Its website provides no information about administration, faculty, curriculum, history -- not even tuition! (except for the $35 admission fee, for which they want a credit card number or wire transfer)

    I am very skeptical that any legitimate educational institution would take it or its degrees seriously.
     
  3. Chip

    Chip Administrator

    Hi,

    Kristin's basically answered your question, but specifically, I can say with nearly 100% certainty that neither UCLA nor any other regionally accredited school would accept either credits earned or a degree from Kensington.

    They were at one time located in California, but when their programs failed to meet even the minimal California standards, they "moved to" (i.e., rented a mailbox in) Hawaii, which has almost nonexistent rules regarding colleges and universities.

    There are lots of excellent choices for distance learning out there... let us know your interest area and I'm sure you'll get lots of good suggestions.

    Thanks much!

    Chip
     
  4. Clueless

    Clueless New Member

    Here's the problem: I was a student of engineering till ten years ago when I appeared in my final yr. exams. I secured 92% marks in my project but failed to clear some theory papers. Because of financial problems I had to discontinue the studies at this point.
    Shortly thereafter the university introduced a time limit on the completion of the course and now Iam not eligible to finish the degree. I have been working for ten years and now have the money but no way to acquire the degree.
    I am in the IT field and quite well versed with programming/system analysis and design, etc. and have handled some VB/ASP projects as project leader with team size of upto 25 persons.
    I basically need a degree in engineering and preferably have it backdated ten years (otherwise my exprience may not be counted by prospective employers). I have even thought about options like the Capitol University (http://64.82.5.178/page443261.htm) but I am sure that I would want to study more in the future- probably an MBA/MS, so the recognition for the degree is required.
     
  5. bgossett

    bgossett New Member

    Capitol University is completely bogus, an even worse choice than Kensington. No legitimate school is going to backdate a diploma for you.
     
  6. Chip

    Chip Administrator

    Bill is quite right. A degree from any school willing to backdate it is a degree that is almost guaranteed to destroy your integrity and put a huge black mark on what is probably a fine record of employment and achievement otherwise.

    Here's what I'd do: Start with a Bachelors in CIS or CS. If you go with Thomas Edison or Regents, you should be able to use nearly all of your old credits, assuming that you can demonstrate that you're still up-to-date in your knowledge of the field.

    Once you have the bachelors, you might consider an engineering-related masters program, if you're in a field where the *engineering* credential as opposed to the CS credential is required.

    As for the experience not counting if you don't have the education beforehand, I'd simply present the truth as it is... a transcript from the original school showing that you did 92% of the work, an explanation of the circumstances, and your fresh (and legitimate) bachelors from Edison or Charter Oak or wherever.

    Any employer that would reject a good employee with tons of experience in the field, the appropriate training, and a legitimate BA/BS in a related field is an employer that probably doesn't deserve to have you working for them.

    But don't even THINK of going the fraudulent route. It will explode when you least expect it, and it could permanently destroy your credibility, integrity, and earning capacity.
     
  7. Clueless

    Clueless New Member

    Thanks guys. I'll take Chip's advice
     
  8. mand

    mand New Member

    Clueless,

    I am also in the Same situvation, it already passed 7 years after this theread updated, hope you check this email and let me know what you did for not too loose your experience and to complete your engineering.

    I did my batchelors in india and left with one subject, due to several personal reasons, i couldn't complete, now i grown as a PM in IT if i look back almost 14 years passed after my degree, what should i do, for not loosing my experience and to get a pass degree.

    Hope to see you a reply.


    Please reply.
     
  9. mand

    mand New Member

    Same Situvation

    Clueless,

    I am alos in the Same Situvation like you. I am from India, Please share with me what you did to complete your engineering and not to loose your experience, I know this thread is almost 7 years old, small hope that i will get a reply from you.

    Thanks..
     
  10. Ted Heiks

    Ted Heiks Moderator and Distinguished Senior Member

    Why resurrect a seven-year-old thread? :mad:
     
  11. Dave Wagner

    Dave Wagner Active Member

    Kensington?!
     
  12. Lerner

    Lerner Well-Known Member

    I think you both got very good advise here.

    I don't know if DETC accredited degrees are recognized in India.
    I know that World College of the CIE awards transfer credit up to allowed 70% or 75% of the degree.
    You can then complete a Bachelors in IS or EET in a year or less.

    This is in case things with Excelsior College or Thomas Edison State College
    don't work out for you.

    There are also other universities in USA and UK that will let you in to final year of Bachelors degree.

    Only go with university or institute that has recognized accreditation.
    In USA its accrediting agency that is listed with CHEA and Secretary of Education.
     
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  13. Kizmet

    Kizmet Moderator


    I don't know who learner is refering to when he says "you both," and I don't know what advice he is subscribing to. I also don't know why he is referencing DETC in a thread related to Kensington.
     
  14. Lerner

    Lerner Well-Known Member

    Kizmet if you read the whole tread you would understand why I mentioned what I mentioned.

    It is my understanding that there are 2 persons who are from India who have large number of credits toward a Bachelors degree but for personal reasons didn't complete their degrees and now 10 or 7 years later still would like to
    complete the degree.

    Number of people responded with good advisee such as TESC or EC that are
    Regionally accredited.

    Kizmet why are you not asking why TESC is mentioned in this post about Kensignthon?

    Since I think the advise was good I also offered one more possible DETC accredited college that they can go to and complete their degree.

    Do you have a problem with that?

    Since the poster is in India I also mentioned that they need to find out if DETC accredited degree is accepted in India = do you have a problem with that? The DETC is for World College OK

    Obviously the advisee is to stay away from unaccredited entities.

    Well now I hope you understand.
     
  15. Kizmet

    Kizmet Moderator

    Thanks for (finally) being clear.
     
  16. Madi

    Madi New Member

    Kensington University had been legally operational at the state of California as per BPPVE approval and state authorization up to end of 1996. Closure of its location in California was due to some political reasons related to a governor who was a Kensington graduate and that governor's political competitors worked hard to close that university in California. When the university moved to Hawaii after 1996, same people run after to close it again in 2002. graduates from California through end of 1996 are legal and Law graduates could set and pass California Bar Exam and they are all in an excellent status as licensed attorneys. Hawaii graduates up to end of 2002 are also legal and their degrees are valid. California up to end of 1996 and Hawaii up to end of 2002.
     
  17. Kizmet

    Kizmet Moderator

  18. decimon

    decimon Well-Known Member

    I suppose it's comforting to know that some of these threads will outlive us all.
     

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