Accredited Degree Programs at Beal University
Accredited Degree Programs: Why They Matter
Earning a degree from an accredited university is an important decision. Accreditation ensures that a university meets rigorous standards of quality, set by an accrediting agency. This accreditation offers several benefits to students, including:
- Eligibility for federal financial aid: Accredited universities can offer federal financial aid to eligible students, helping to make college more affordable
- Preparation for licensure exams and certifications: Many professions require licensure or certification. Programmatic accreditation, a specific type of accreditation focused on particular programs, ensures that a program aligns with the skills and knowledge assessed on these exams.
- Enhanced reputation and credibility: Accredited degree programs are valued by employers and respected throughout the industry. Accreditation demonstrates that you have received an education that reflects adherence to educational quality standards.
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Beal University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges/ACCSC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an institutionally recognized accrediting agency.
Programmatic Accreditation
Our Health Information Technology and Health Information Management programs are programmatically accredited. That means those programs are accredited by an esteemed governing body that sets the best practices for those industries. When you graduate from a programmatically accredited degree, it may grant you access to take the state board or national examinations, so that you can become a certified professional.
The Health Information Technology Associate’s Degree and the Health Information Management Bachelor’s degree are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Contact CAHIIM, c/o AHIMA, 233 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2150, Chicago, IL 60601-5800, or call (312) 233-1131.
Nursing
Beal University’s Nursing programs are approved educational programs in professional nursing by the State of Maine Board of Nursing, and thereby its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification.
"The Beal University Associate Degree in Nursing Program holds initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 202-909-2487."
"The Beal University Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Program holds initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 202-909-2487."***
"The Beal University Master's Degree in Nursing Program holds initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 202-909-2487."
"The Beal University Master's Degree in Nursing Program holds initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 202-909-2487."
*** The Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Program holding initial accreditation refers specifically to the RN-BSN program.
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