Top 10 Reasons: Accreditation

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Higher education is a highly regulated industry. Postsecondary education is regulated through accreditation, federal requirements under the Higher Education Act of 1965 Title IV, and state regulatory and licensing.

ASSC LogoAccreditation is the oldest and least understood part of regulation. Rooted in the Latin credo, "to trust," the term was meant to establish a peerage of trust. Accreditation of educational institutions has two fundamental purposes: quality assurance, and institutional and program self improvement. It is a process for recognizing the quality of educational institutions and their programs, which instills confidence in the educational community and the schools' constituencies. Institutions are subject to periodic reviews to ensure that a specific level of performance is maintained, that there is evidence of institutional and program self improvement, and that the institution demonstrates integrity and abides by requirements of the accrediting agency. Colleges and universities rely on accredited status in evaluating transfers of credit and applications for postgraduate study. Customers, which include students, parents, and potential employers, rely on accreditation for assurance of quality of the school and its programs. An accreditation body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education is necessary for students at a college or university to qualify for federal financial assistance.

California College San Diego is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201. ACCSC is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. under the provisions of Public Law 82-550 and subsequent legislation that requires the evaluation of such agencies and issuance of an official list by the Department.

California College San Diego (CCSD) is a degree granting institution which is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201. ACCSC is listed by the United States Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care: 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford,Texas 76021-4244, (817) 283-2835.

Information related to the College's accreditation or licensure is available by contacting the Student Services Department with a written request. Information contained in this catalog is subject to change without prior notification at the discretion of the college. In the event of any inconsistency between the information contained in the web site and any other material, the information contained in the catalog (including any addenda) shall take precedence. The college is not responsible for claims made by individuals or information that are contrary to the college's published material.

Affiliated colleges and universities are: Stevens–Henager College, CollegeAmerica, and Independence University.

The Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy program at California College San Diego is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). The program has been placed on Probationary Accreditation as of May 16, 2008.

Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
1248 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021-4244
(817) 283-2835