The following providers have successfully completed the Approved Quality Curriculum review process:
Animal Behavior Institute
On December 15, 2022, the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) considered the courses submitted by Animal Behavior Institute for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC). The DEAC’s Academic Review Committee evaluated and recommended AQC approval for the courses listed below for a period of three years, through 2025.
- Canine Training and Behavior Certificate
- ABI 234 Canine Training
- ABI 271 Canine Behavior and Enrichment
- ABI 312 Canine Health & Nutrition
In granting the Animal Behavior Institute AQC status for these courses, the DEAC expressed its confidence that the courses meet the academic quality standards the Accrediting Commission has established for distance education.
Oxford International Digital Institute
On December 2, 2021, the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) considered the courses submitted by Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI) for the Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC). The DEAC’s Academic Review Committee evaluated and recommended AQC approval for the courses listed below for a period of three years, through 2024.
- English Language Level Test
- Online Pre-sessional English Programme
In granting the Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI) AQC status for these courses, the DEAC expressed its confidence that the courses meet the academic quality standards the Accrediting Commission has established for distance education.
TEFL Org
On July 27, 2021, the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) considered the courses submitted by TEFL Org for the Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC). The DEAC’s Academic Review Committee evaluated and recommended AQC approval for the courses listed below for a period of three years through 2024.
- 120-hour Premier Online TEFL Course
- 168-hour Level 5 Online TEFL Course
In granting TEFL Org AQC status for these courses, the DEAC expressed its confidence that the courses meet the academic quality standards the Accrediting Commission has established for distance education.
i-to-i TEFL
On May 12, 2021, the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) considered the courses submitted by i-to-i TEFL for the Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC). The DEAC’s Academic Review Committee evaluated and recommended AQC approval for the courses listed below for a period of three years through 2024.
- Level 3 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
- Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
- Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
In granting i-to-i TEFL AQC status for these courses, the DEAC expressed its confidence that the courses meet the academic quality standards the Accrediting Commission has established for distance education.
Sophia Learning
On February 14, 2024, the Distance Education Accrediting Commission’s (DEAC) AQC Committee considered the courses submitted by Sophia Learning for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC). The DEAC’s Academic Review Subcommittee granted renewal status to Sophia and recommended AQC approval for the courses below. The AQC status for the courses is extended through December 2027.
- Ancient Greek Philosophers
- Approaches to Studying Religions
- College Algebra
- Conflict Resolution
- Developing Effective Teams
- English Composition I
- Environmental Science
- Financial Accounting
- Foundations of English Composition
- Foundations of Statistics
- Human Biology
- Introduction to Business
- Introduction to Ethics
- Introduction to Information Technology
- Introduction to Statistics
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Project Management
- Public Speaking
- The Essentials of Managing Conflict
- U.S. History I
- U.S. History II
- Visual Communications
- Art History I
- Art History II
- Business Communication
- Business Law
- Calculus I
- Career Readiness
- College Readiness
- Critical Thinking
- English Composition II
- Human Biology Lab
- Introduction to Career Readiness
- Introduction to Chemistry
- Introduction to Chemistry Lab
- Introduction to College Mathematics
- Introduction to Java Programming
- Introduction to Networking
- Introduction to Nutrition
- Introduction to Psychology: Smarter Decisions Through Psychology
- Introduction to Python Programming
- Introduction to Relational Databases
- Introduction to Sociology: Embracing Diversity and Collaboration
- Introduction to Web Development
- IT Career Exploration
- Personal Finance
- Precalculus
- Principles of Finance
- Principles of Management
- Spanish I
- Spanish II
- Topics in U.S. History: Learn from the Past, Prepare for the Future
- Workplace Communication
In granting Sophia AQC status for these courses, DEAC expressed its confidence that the courses meet the academic quality standards the Accrediting Commission has established for distance education.
Study.com
On July 30, 2018, the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) considered the courses submitted by Study.com for the Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC). The DEAC’s Academic Review Committee evaluated and recommended AQC approval for the 20 courses listed below for a period of three years through 2021.
- Biology 101: Intro to Biology
- Business 101: Principles of Management
- Business 108: Business Ethics
- Business 311: Project Management
- Communications 101: Public Speaking
- Earth Science 101: Earth Science
- Education 101: Foundations of Education
- English 104: College Composition I
- English 105: College Composition II
- Finance 102: Personal Finance
- History 103: US History I
- History 104: US History II
- History 108: History of the Vietnam War
- Math 101: College Algebra
- Math 102: College Mathematics
- Political Science 102: American Government
- Psychology 101: Intro to Psychology
- Psychology 103: Human Growth and Development
- Sociology 101: Intro to Sociology
- Spanish 101: Beginning Spanish
In granting Study.com AQC status for these courses, the DEAC expressed its confidence that the courses meet the academic quality standards the Accrediting Commission has established for distance education.
The TEFL Academy
On October 14, 2022, the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) considered the courses submitted by The TEFL Academy for the Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC). The DEAC’s Academic Review Committee evaluated and recommended AQC approval for the courses listed below through the end of 2025.
- Level 5 Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Level 3 Teaching English as a Foreign Language
In granting The TEFL Academy AQC status for this course, the DEAC expressed its confidence that the course meets the academic quality standards the Accrediting Commission has established for distance education.
Premier TEFL
On February 14, 2024, the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) considered the courses submitted by Premier TEFL the Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC). The DEAC’s Academic Review Committee evaluated and recommended AQC approval for the 20 courses listed below for a period of three years through 2027.
- Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (Premier TEFL)
- Level 5 Award in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Business English
- Level 5 Award in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Online and One-to-One English
- Level 5 Award in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Teaching Other Subjects in English (CLIL)
- Level 5 Award in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) English for Exams
In granting Premier TEFL AQC status for these courses, the DEAC expressed its confidence that the courses meet the academic quality standards the Accrediting Commission has established for distance education.
The TEFL Institute
On February 14, 2024, the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) considered the courses submitted by The TEFL Institute for the Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC). The DEAC’s Academic Review Committee evaluated and recommended AQC approval for the 20 courses listed below for a period of three years through 2027.
- Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (The TEFL Institute)
- Level 5 Award in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Business English
- Level 5 Award in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Online and One-to-One English
- Level 5 Award in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Teaching Other Subjects in English (CLIL)
- Level 5 Award in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) English for Exams
In granting The TEFL Institute AQC status for these courses, the DEAC expressed its confidence that the courses meet the academic quality standards the Accrediting Commission has established for distance education.