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Accreditation is an integral part to any kind of education, especially online degree programs. Before looking into an online degree program, prospective college students should familiarize themselves with accreditation and its significance on their future educational pursuits. These Five Facts About Accreditation That You Should Know will familiarize the basic points of accreditation.

Whether you are a non-traditional student who is looking to switch careers; a student seeking to gain some new skills; or a recent high school graduate wondering about your path immediately out of high school, there are some important decisions to make that may affect the outcome of your future. Prospective students are looking hard at both trade schools and full-fledged universities. Both carry inherent advantages.

The U.S. Department of Education released a study last Friday that found distance learning–or hybrid learning (also known as blended learning), where online study is combined with campus-based study–is considered a more efficient approach than traditional, behind-the-desk classrooms.

Accreditation is the process in which a private school, whether they provide campus-based or distance learning, becomes recognized as a prestigious and reputable college.

Colleges accredited by one of the Six Regional Accreditation Agencies provide education recognized by others within the accreditation network. This means transferable units if you decide to attend another school in the future, and more recognition from an employer that understands the accreditation process surrounding private postsecondary education.