State-licensed or state-approved (as in California) university

http://www.educationusa.state.gov./accred.htm

Tremendous explanation. They recognize the State-licensed or state-approved as universities


1-American universities are authorized at state level

2-In the United States accreditation is voluntarily sought by institutions and programs, and is conferred by non-governmental bodies

3-Institutes that do not have such accreditation can exist legally by meeting the state requirements, and are known as "state licensed" or "state approved" universities. States also exempt institutes with a religious charter that offer theological degree programs.

4-In the U.S. environment, your choice is between:

(i) an institute or course with accreditation recognized by the U.S. DoEd (i.e. the six regional bodies and the Accrediting Commission of the DETC)

(ii) a state-licensed or state-approved (as in California) university meeting state requirements but not holding recognized accreditation

(iii) a university with a religious exemption from state licensing

(iv) an institute/organization with other than the above.

 

two topics

I don't understand the fetish of bare legality. Real schools don't have to protest "but we're legal." Period. Besides, it's legal to eat dog shit. But why would you?

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My condolences to you on the disaster at Higuey.

 

On the same web page:

American State-Licensed Universities

Many students find that U.S. state-licensed/approved programs can meet their objectives, since costs are low in comparison, programs are highly accessible (usually with no residency requirements) and courses tend to be vocationally-biased towards "degree completion" for adults, including credits for work experience.

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An inferior school operating just inside the law can also be a poor choice, since although the institute may not be a diploma mill according to the above definition, the degree awarded may not be held in high regard.


Learner