Accreditations
Accredited programs and institutions undergo rigorous review before accreditation is granted and are evaluated regularly to insure continued compliance with standards and policies that demonstrate the quality of the institutional or individual programs. Accreditation fosters program accountability, and engagement in continuous peer review and improvement. Accrediting agencies are third-party entities whose purpose is to ensure that institutions meet standards for program quality and that they are committed to continuous improvement.
To obtain and maintain accreditation, DCS must meet the requirements of the accrediting body related to curriculum, program admission and exit requirements, course offerings, program faculty, facilities and financial resources, among other areas.