These days, unlike 10 or 15 years ago, getting that first job in the emergency management field — or moving up — depends on having an academic degree. Any degree is good, but a degree in emergency ...

Accreditation is a process conducted by an outside authority to ensure a school and degree program -- whether online, on campus or blended -- meet certain standards of quality. Though it's voluntary, ...

Graduating with an accredited degree is highly respected and valued by employers who seek to recruit qualified candidates with the right skills and capabilities. If you are planning to join a ...

When it comes to pursuing an online degree, it’s important to select a legitimate program offering marketable credentials. A key indicator of legitimacy, experts say, is accreditation, a process ...

Why should rankings and accreditation matter to you? Rankings and accreditation help you separate signal from noise. Rankings show how programs perform on things students care about like learning ...

Garrett Andrews is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Political Science at Portland Community College where he teaches State and Local Government. Brenna Swanston is an education-focused ...