I read an example of what can happen if you live in the state of Oregon at least; It's considered fraud to use any un-accredited degree, legitimate or not, in any public way! Apparently, it's even seems to be punishable by fine and imprisonment! Anyway, this probably varies a lot from state to state. The example above is from DegreeFinders.com's article about "Accreditation and Diploma Mills" (see the link below). Hope this helps!
There are no doubt some risks in the use of life experience degrees, but there are places where they can serve a legitimate value. The important thing is to find out the law in your jurisdiction and make sure that you do not decieve a client or employer.
Many people in the less policed areas of the world have obtained work with life experience degrees, in particular, English teachers in S.E. Asia.
I'm not sure what this means. A "diploma mill" is what you use instead of going to college, if you want to have a degree and don't care whether it's legitimate or not. I don't think there are diploma mills at the high school level.
As an experienced educator, I must clarify that Belford University is not a legitimate institution and is considered a diploma mill. On the other hand, Ashford University is a regionally accredited online university offering a variety of degree programs. When considering online universities, it is crucial to choose an accredited institution like Ashford University to ensure the quality and recognition of your degree.
yes, accreditation Mill
diploma mill
Diploma Mill Institute of California - 2013 was released on: USA: 17 September 2013
There is no Doubt about it. PanWorld University is not only a Diploma Mill, it also has numerous complaints from consumers being ripped off of their money.
Yes. It is a diploma mill.
DIPLOMA MILL- The term `diploma mill' means an entity that-- (A)(I) offers, for a fee, degrees, diplomas, or certificates, that may be used to represent to the general public that the individual possessing such a degree, diploma, or certificate has completed a program of postsecondary education or training; and (ii) requires such individual to complete little or no education or coursework to obtain such degree, diploma, or certificate; and (B) lacks accreditation by an accrediting agency or association that is recognized as an accrediting agency or association of institutions of higher education (as such term is defined in section 102)
Diploma mills might be considered second rate because some institutions lower the admission standards and often the graduate have very low job placement after their course. As well, a diploma mill might sell a degree or diploma to someone without them completing the course work.
No. Suffield is a diploma mill whose alleged owner was charged with criminal violation of the US Code recently.
Diploma mills award degrees for doing nothing and they sell it very cheap. Corllins is an accredited online university offering different kind of degree programs. Generally, accredited universities are considered good.
Most likely, yes.