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Almeda University, not accredited and offers "Life Experience Degree, and Certificate Program" online, including doctorate degrees in religion and theology.

Accreditation

Almeda University claims to be accredited by Interfaith Education Ministries (IEM) and the Association for Online Academic Excellence (AOAEX), but they are not recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.

In 2003, The Florida Department of Education made an agreement with Almeda to cease operating in the state, but Floridians can still get a degree from the online university

Criticism and controversy

In 2005, Wired News included Almeda University in an article about school accreditation and diploma mills The article noted "Almeda University, which is not accredited by a recognized agency by US Department of Education, grants degrees based on life experience."

In 2006, a Naples, Florida, police officer was required to pay back a salary increase based on a degree from Almeda. "On Almeda's website under policies and procedures, the university warns their degrees are not legal in Florida and six other states." Two Naples, Florida, police officers were fired after investigation showed they bought diplomas from Almeda University.

According to BBB records, the address listed for Almeda University, 10400 Overland Rd., # 224, Boise, ID is a private mail box company. This Idaho address is a central mail facility, not part of any Almeda University campus. Furthermore, any mail sent to 10400 Overland Rd, #224 is forwarded to an Almeda agent in another location.

In a report that ran on Febuary 19, 2004, the CBS affiliate in Albany, NY ran a report on Almeda that featured a dog who recieved a degree for life experience including "Plays with the kids every day...teaches them to interact better with each other...Teaches them responsibilities like feeding the dog."


References

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