什么是认证?
“认证是 recognition that an institution maintains standards requisite for its graduates to gain admission to other reputable institutions of higher learning or to achieve credentials for professional practice. 的 goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality." (U.S. Department of Education)
INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION
的 evaluation of an entire institution, indicating that each of an institution’s parts is contributing to the achievement of the institution’s objectives, although not necessarily all at the same level of quality. 的 Higher Learning Commission is the accrediting body recognized by the U. S. 部门. of Education to oversee the 理学院 & 俄克拉荷马州的艺术's institutional accreditation.
WHY IS ACCREDITATION IMPORTANT?
- Accreditation serves as the primary authority for public support.
- A university cannot receive federal financial aid without accreditation.
- Other universities cannot accept the transfer credits of a university that is not 区域认证.
联系谁
If you are enrolled or a prospective student and wish to obtain or review documents regarding the institution’s accreditation, please contact the office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs Office of the Provost at 405-224-3140.