Accreditation
Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
CCU has been awarded “Full Candidacy” status in regards to accreditation with TRACS. Candidacy (pre-accreditation) indicates that Calvary Chapel University is in basic compliance with the Standards and Criteria, has been evaluated by an on-site peer team, and in the professional judgment of the evaluation team and the Accreditation Commission, the institution provides sound instruction and student services. While candidacy indicates that an institution appears to have the potential to achieve accreditation within the prescribed five-year period, this level of recognition does not guarantee the institution will become accredited.
Frequently Asked Questions about CCU’s “Full Candidacy” Accreditation Status
TRACS is recognized by both the United States Department of Education (USDOE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as a national institutional accrediting agency for Christian postsecondary institutions, colleges, universities, and seminaries.
TRACS policy statement for making a complaint against an institution, pg. 104-1
United States Department of Education
According to the USDOE, accreditation means that an institute of higher learning has demonstrated commitment to providing courses and programs that allow students to make practical use of the skills they have acquired. Although accreditation is voluntary, a college that receives it must demonstrate rigorous standards of excellence. Calvary Chapel University has a heart and vision for accreditation. We have consistently maintained a rigor and infrastructure in preparation for accreditation standards.
Florida Department of Education
Calvary Chapel University is approved to operate and award degrees under a religious exemption. To file a complaint please write a letter or email to: Commission for Independent Education
325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 1414
Tallahassee, FL. 32399-0400
Or E-mail: cieinfo@fldoe.org
State Authorization
Calvary Chapel University (CCU) is a 100% online private, non-for-profit institution with its main business office located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. CCU is licensed by the Florida Department of Education through a religious exemption. CCU seeks authorization or exemption, as applicable, in U.S. states in compliance with federal and state regulations that govern the offering of online programs. CCU is in a continuous process to monitor regulations in states in which it offers programs and courses. Regulations vary by state. Please review regulatory information and professional licensing requirements in your state of residence prior to submitting an application for admission to CCU.
CCU Approval to operate in these states:
*Updated 2/15/18
For specific information regarding state authorization contact:
Wendy Berryhill
Assistant Director of Academic Affairs
Email: wendy@calvarychapeluniversity.com
Articulation Agreements
Although policies differ depending on schools, CCU credits and degrees have been accepted by a number of schools including the following.
Affiliations
Association of Christian Teachers and Schools
ACTS accepts the CCU Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education for certification. CCU biblical studies and education methods courses are also accepted for certification.
Association of Christian Schools International
CCU is a member school of (ACSI) which approves all biblical and educational studies courses for CEU credits. Students may earn up to 9 CEU credits for one course. ACSI also accepts the CCU Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education for initial certification.
Calvary Chapel Education Association
CCEA is a valued partner. As an exclusive fellowship of Calvary Chapel Fellowships and Christian Schools, CCEA was created to help all Calvary Chapel fellowships with an emphasis on schools. While other education associations concentrate on large schools, CCEA lends a helping hand to the smaller Calvary Chapel Christian schools.
CalvaryChapel.com
Recently Calvary Chapel re-launched a newly designed. The new site functions as an “open-source” collaborative effort. Read about CCU in their education section.
Calvary Chapel Association
CCA is the administrative connection point for the Calvary Chapel Movement of churches. It keeps a record of associated Calvary Chapel senior pastors. One of the functions of CCA is to promote official Calvary Chapel regional, national and international events. CCA also serves in various support roles to local Calvary Chapel churches and senior pastors. It is overseen by the Calvary Chapel Association Council, which consists of over 20 seasoned Calvary Chapel senior pastors from around the world.
International Association of Biblical Counselors
The Biblical Counseling program at CCU is approved as a certified training center for IABC. The International Association of Biblical Counselors consists of men and women committed to serious reliance on Scripture as sufficient and authoritative, and devoted to helping God’s people apply His truth to their personal lives in practical ways.
CCU Assessment Plan 2017
Board Approved, January 2018
