experience richer. We recognize self-paced format
I
n case you haven’t already — a term. The
heard the news, CCNH is that change can be uncomfort- term format consists of 16-week
in the application process able, and we want to make this terms in which students enroll in
with an accrediting agency that change a positive and exciting two to four courses per term. The
is recognized by the United States experience for you because it is an benefits of earning your degree
Department of Education (DOE). exciting time for the college. following the term format are
Although the application process In 2008, CCNH was awarded numerous. Terms offer a clearly
is lengthy and detailed, CCNH is the United States Distance defined timeline towards comple-
The Next Chapter in
CCNH’s History II
Learning Association’s Quality tion, and they can help students
Standards Certification, which set clear, achievable goals. This
required a stringent self-evalua- format also lends itself to more
tion report, USDLA review, and interaction between students and
site visit. This was a valuable the college. CCNH is pleased that
experience for the college, and the academic term format allows
CCNH recognized that seeking us to coordinate and deliver
DOE recognized accreditation additional opportunities for
was the next natural step in its 30 communication, motivation, and
year history. “checking in” from faculty and
As the college progresses program advisors.
through the application process, Another change that is a
we have made a few changes result of the college’s application
enthusiastic about our potential to meet the requirements of for accreditation is the retire-
to become accredited. At this time the accrediting agency. Please ment of some of our degree
the college is not permitted to know that CCNH will continue programs. CCNH no longer
disclose more specific information to support all students in the offers the doctor of naturopathy,
because the agency with which programs in which they enrolled. the doctor of natural health,
we are applying has rules and As always, we encourage you the doctors of philosophy in
regulations that prevent us from to communicate with your natural health, traditional natu-
doing so until the accreditation advisor if you have ques- ropathy, and holistic nutrition,
process is complete. As we move tions about the changes. or the doctor of naturopathic
through the accreditation process, As most of you are aware medicine degrees. Rest assured
we believe that all students will by now, CCNH has transitioned that this change in the degrees
benefit from it because we are from offering distance education offered by CCNH does not
adding more student services and degrees in a self-paced format represent a shift in our mission
resources to make your learning to offering courses in a modified or philosophy. The tenets and
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