New letters from U.S. and accreditors provide framework for approval of competency-based degrees

Inside Higher Ed: The U.S. Department of Education and regional accreditors are closer to being on the same page about competency-based education.

Earlier this month the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions, which represents the seven regional accreditors, issued a common framework for how to assess and approve competency-based programs. The Education Department followed last week, with a letter to accreditors that echoes many of the same points. The department's letter also described requirements for a meaningful faculty role in competency-based education, including students' ability to interact directly with instructors.

Read article

Share