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| '''Almeda University''' is an ] ], offering doctorate degrees in religion and theology, including a "Life Experience Degree," and an online certificate program. | '''Almeda University''' is an ] ], offering doctorate degrees in religion and theology, including a "Life Experience Degree," and an online certificate program. | ||
| ==Description== | |||
| According to writer ], Almeda College and University is a "nonwonderful" (Bear's Guide, p. 59) web-only University that offers degrees based on an assessment of a candidate's "life experience." Bear notes that Almeda claims to be accredited by the Association for Online Academic Excellence, but that that association is itself unrecognized. (Bear's Guide, p. 187)<ref name=Bear>Bear, John, Maria Bear (2003-01-01). ''Bear's Guide to Earning Degrees by Distance Learning.'' Ten Speed Press, 215. ISBN 1-580-08431-1.</ref> | |||
| ==Accreditation== | ==Accreditation== | ||
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Almeda University is an unaccredited university, offering doctorate degrees in religion and theology, including a "Life Experience Degree," and an online certificate program.
Description
According to writer John Bear, Almeda College and University is a "nonwonderful" (Bear's Guide, p. 59) web-only University that offers degrees based on an assessment of a candidate's "life experience." Bear notes that Almeda claims to be accredited by the Association for Online Academic Excellence, but that that association is itself unrecognized. (Bear's Guide, p. 187)
Accreditation
Almeda University claims to be accredited by Interfaith Education Ministries (IEM) and the Association for Online Academic Excellence (AOAEX), but they are not recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.
In 2003, The Florida Department of Education made an agreement with Almeda to cease operating in the state, but Floridians can still get a degree from the online university
Criticism and controversy
Due to Almeda's accreditation issues, the school has been the subject of a number of stories and controversies. In 2005, Wired News included Almeda University in an article about school accreditation and diploma mills The article noted "Almeda University, which is not accredited by a recognized agency by US Department of Education, grants degrees based on life experience."
In 2006, a Naples, Florida, police officer was required to pay back a salary increase based on a degree from Almeda. "On Almeda's website under policies and procedures, the university warns their degrees are not legal in Florida and six other states." Two Naples, Florida, police officers were fired after investigation showed they bought diplomas from Almeda University.
According to BBB records, the address listed for Almeda University, 10400 Overland Rd., # 224, Boise, ID is a private mail box company. This Idaho address is a central mail facility, not part of any Almeda University campus. Furthermore, any mail sent to 10400 Overland Rd, #224 is forwarded to an Almeda agent in another location.
In a report that ran on Febuary 19, 2004, the CBS affiliate in Albany, NY ran a report on Almeda that featured a dog who recieved a degree for life experience including "Plays with the kids every day...teaches them to interact better with each other...Teaches them responsibilities like feeding the dog."
References
- Bear, John, Maria Bear (2003-01-01). Bear's Guide to Earning Degrees by Distance Learning. Ten Speed Press, 215. ISBN 1-580-08431-1.
- CHEA
- University not recognized by state of Florida
- University not recognized by state of Florida
- University not recognized by state of Florida
- Degrees for Sale
See also
- Life Experience Degrees
- List of unaccredited institutions of higher learning
- List of unrecognized accreditation associations of higher learning
- School accreditation
External links
- Database for Accreditation in the United States
- List of unacceptable/illegal schools by State of Michigan
- List of unacceptable/illegal schools by Oregon State Office of Degree Authorization