The US Board of Education (USBOE) oversees a comprehensive database of accredited traditional and non-traditional education providers across all 52 states of the USA. Each institution undergoes a stringent evaluation process to attain full accreditation status. However, students enrolled in American universities from diverse global locations, especially non-traditional universities, may encounter varied formats for validating and authenticating foreign academic credentials.
Equivalence stands as a critical requirement for recognizing foreign academic credentials. This process involves meticulous document verification related to the attained education. The university's recognition holds utmost significance, necessitating inclusion in the US Board of Education's database or any of the six regional accreditations recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) and Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Courses undergo accreditation based on the academic standards of the student's home country through the US Board of Education under the umbrella of regional accreditation. In cases where the certificate pertains to a field unrelated to any scientific discipline, practical credit hours or professional work experience become prerequisites for equivalence. Additionally, the course duration must align with traditional education standards, with certain exemptions granted exceptionally through government assistance facilitated by USBOE's legal aid.
Furthermore, applicants must fulfill equivalence requirements of both the country of study and residence. While courses for non-traditional education may offer self-paced learning, the total program length remains consistent. For instance, a master's degree program, regardless of completion duration, equates to 60 credit hours, standardizing to two years of education.
Documentation requirements for equivalence verification vary between undergraduate and graduate programs:
Attested certificate from the US Board of Education (USBOE) and the Embassy of the country of study in the United States.
Attested certificate from the US Board of Education (USBOE) and the Embassy of the country of study in the United States
The US Board of Education processes equivalence based on the submission of the aforementioned documents, ensuring verification through relevant bodies. Failure to submit all valid or expired documents may result in dismissal of the file by the US Board of Education.
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