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Accreditation Matters - Students and parents
A college degree is the foundation for success. When you choose an SAF-accredited degree program, you are choosing wisely, because accreditation assures that a degree program has met standards set by the profession.
Earning a degree from an SAF-accredited program:
• Verifies the quality of education you’ve received meets the standards of the profession.
• Eases entry to the profession through licensure, registration, and certification.
• Increases and enhances employment opportunities.
No matter which degree program option you choose—forest management, forest biology, urban forestry, watershed management, or some other natural resources-related discipline—SAF accreditation is an important indicator of commitment to quality. It is important to understand, however, that accreditation is not a ranking system.
In addition, it is important for prospective students to be wary of so-called “diploma mills”—educational institutions promoting forestry or other natural resources-related programs that, although they may lead to a “diploma” or “certificate,” do not lead to a “degree” as the term is defined by US Department of Education. Many government agencies provide information to parents and students about these institutions. To learn more about them, visit the following websites:
Federal Trade Commission
US Department of Education
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