In order to be called a college, an institution needs a license from the state. Colleges must comply with state education requirements to be licensed by the state. Once the institution is licensed for several years, with students, it can apply for accreditation. Accrediting bodies are licensed by CHEA, the Council of Higher Education.
Accreditation means that an industry body that regulates the industry has reviewed the college’s operations and is certifying that it meets industry standards. Operations that the accrediting body reviews include
Thus, when an institution earns accreditation, that means it has passed two levels of review, the state’s and an industry body’s.
There are many institutions that provide opportunities for students to earn credit via NCCRS. NCCRS is a body that reviews specific courses and recommends that these courses are accepted for credit. The institution offering the NCCRS recognized courses is not licensed by the state or accredited. It is not a college that can award degrees. Only a licensed college can offer a degree. Only accredited colleges can offer accredited degrees.
Woodmont College is licensed by the state of Fl and accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
