EQUIVALENCY DEGREE-GRANTING AUTHORITY

This authority is granted to the University of California FCE, Inc. by the Federal and State Governments. It is registered with the United States Department of Education, the California Department of Education, and the California State Board of Education. It is also recognized by other state boards across the United States.

About the University of California FCE, Inc. Degree Equivalency Awards

The University of California FCE, Inc. does not issue college degrees but provides degree equivalency evaluations. These evaluations assess whether an individual’s knowledge and education are equivalent to those who have completed a nationally or regionally accredited college program.

University of California FCE, Inc. equivalency-degree evaluations are widely accepted for immigration purposes, as well as in federal, state, and private employment sectors. The institution is committed to promoting honesty, integrity, and academic excellence in education.

The U. S. Department of Education Supports Equivalent Degree Awards

An award (baccalaureate or equivalent degree, as determined by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education) normally requires at least four but not more than five years of full-time equivalent college-level work. This includes all bachelor’s degrees conferred in a five-year cooperative (work-study) program. A cooperative plan provides for alternating class attendance and employment in business, industry, or government, allowing students to gain real-world experience alongside their college studies. It also includes bachelor’s degrees in which the standard four years of study are completed in three years.

College Degree Required (or Equivalent Experience).

The phrase “College Degree or Equivalent ” often raises questions regarding how real-world experience can equate to formal college education. Professionals in fields such as Oracle database administration frequently assess whether work experience meets the criteria for a college-equivalent degree.

University of California FCE, Inc.: Entrusted with Curricula and Program Evaluation

The University of California FCE, Inc. has been commissioned to evaluate curricula and academic programs for various U.S. colleges and universities seeking national accreditation. Many of these institutions have successfully obtained accreditation following the University of California FCE, Inc.’s assessments.

Additionally, the University of California FCE, Inc. has conducted evaluations for universities affiliated with the Global University Network for Innovation (GUNI), an organization under UNESCO and the United Nations University. The institution has also assessed the academic credentials of United Nations officials in New York, USA.

ED.GOV (Recommended Credential Evaluators)

The University of California FCE, Inc. is a proud member of the American Evaluation Association, an organization recommended by the U.S. Department of Education as an evaluator for educational grant programs.

U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Postsecondary EducationWashington, DC 20006-8510

APPLICATION FOR GRANTS UNDER THESTRENGTHENING INSTITUTIONS PROGRAMCFDA # 84.031A

FIPSE Evaluation Resources: Finding a FIPSE Project Evaluator

The American Evaluation Association (AEA) maintains a searchable list of evaluation consultants by state. Click here to view the list of evaluators in California. Scroll down to find the University of California FCE, Inc..

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