About BOUA
The Board of Universities Accreditation (BOUA) has been the leading agency for distance education institutions since its inception. The accrediting functions of the BOUA are performed by a Commission which was set up to consider the quality of education and curriculum of different educational institutions. Course length ranges from a few weeks to over four years of study. Although most distance study institutions teach students entirely "at distance," some institutions offer courses which feature resident training as well as distance study. The purpose of these federally recognized programs was, and still is, "to foster and preserve premium, literally sound and widely accepted distance education." BOUA doesn't neglect the distance study educators and conducts a professional development program for them. Seminars and conferences devoted to distance education are held annually and are open to all those - individual or institution - interested in distance education.
The process of quality assurance by BOUA is to ensure quality in distance education teaching. A main objective is to provide guidance and information for students and educational institutions and to contribute to more transparency in the market of study programs. BOUA serves quality assurance in an open education market by evaluating study programs on the basis of the degree program profile and by developing quality standards and evaluation criteria.
(1) To serve the members of the Board and to help improve the interest and general welfare of the distance education and independent learning fields; (2) To establish first-rate standards for the conduct of distance education institutions; (3) To provide for suitable accreditation for organizations meeting the high quality standards; (4) To promote the adoption of up-to-date educational standards in the distance education field; (5) To co-operate with public and private agencies at all levels in the development of distance education; (6) To promote exchange of information helpful to the advancement in independent learning fields; (7) To work together with local, state and federal authorities in the maintenance of high standards in the fields of distance education and independent learning; (8) To undertake activities necessary for the accomplishment of these goals.
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The BOUA Accredited Institutions Directory contains a comprehensive list of institutes that have been accredited by Board of Universities Accreditation (BOUA) or will undergo an upcoming recognition review. The accredited institutions identified in this directory meet all the BOUA eligibility standards. The degrees and programs of these Institutions are recognized as fully endorsed and accredited by BOUA on the basis of their adherence to BOUA course and curriculum guidelines. |
Directory
The BOUA Accredited Institutions Directory contains a comprehensive list of institutes that have been accredited by Board of Universities Accreditation (BOUA) or will undergo an upcoming recognition review. The accredited institutions identified in this directory meet all the BOUA eligibility standards. The degrees and programs of these Institutions are recognized as fully endorsed and accredited by BOUA on the basis of their adherence to BOUA course and curriculum guidelines. | |