Welcome to DEAC | DEAC The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1926 that operates as an institutional accreditor of distance education institutions Accreditation by DEAC covers all distance education activities within an institution and it provides accreditation from the secondary school level through professional doctoral degree-granting institutions
Directory of Accredited Institutions | DEAC The DEAC Directory of Accredited Institutions includes distance education high schools, postsecondary schools, colleges and universities These institutions offer a variety of programs ranging from non-degree courses and programs through bachelors, masters and professional doctoral degree programs An institution is typically evaluated for accreditation or reaccreditation by DEAC on a three or
Seeking Accreditation - DEAC Applying For Accreditation Reviewing the DEAC Accreditation Handbook eligibility criteria is a critical first step in the process
Student Center | DEAC Welcome to the Student Center section of the DEAC website Choosing the right institution and whether distance education is a good fit for your learning style are some of the most important decisions you will make for your future DEAC believes it is essential that you embark on your decision making with as much information as possible Whether you are visiting our website for the first time
The DEAC Accreditation Handbook The DEAC Accreditation Handbook is a detailed compilation of the Commission's standards, policies and procedures The responsibility for assuring the quality of an institution rests first with the institution itself The accreditation process assesses the capacity of an institution to meet all accreditation requirements DEAC expects institutions to produce evidence of compliance with all
Discover DEAC Discover DEAC The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is a private, non-profit organization that operates as an accreditor of institutions that primarily offer distance education Founded in 1926, the DEAC holds recognition by the U S Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
About Accreditation | DEAC Accreditation is the review of the quality of education offered by an institution or program In the United States, accreditation is the primary way that students, families, the public, and government officials know that an institution provides a quality education Accreditors, such as the DEAC, are private, non-governmental organizations created for the purpose of establishing
SEARCH ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS To view a complete list of all DEAC accredited institutions, leave all fields blank and click “Search ” To search by Institution Name, you may type in the name (or partial name) of the institution and click the “Search” button You may access the institutions by Name, Category, State, Country or Subject - or any combination
DEAC History | DEAC DEAC History Accreditation in education began over a century ago The movement started as a public reaction to the extreme differences between educational institutions that initially appeared to be similar
Program | DEAC DEAC’s 100th Annual Conference brings DEAC-accredited institutions, applicants for accreditation, and other practitioners and policy together to advance the enduring legacy of distance education and to equip practitioners to enhance educational quality and outcomes in the century ahead The conference begins with an evening welcome reception on Sunday, April 19, and continues with two full