Carrington College® California Receives Approval To Expand

Effective July 3, 2014 Carrington College California has obtained approval from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC/WASC) to include Carrington College locations under its existing network of campuses. Prior to joining ACCJC/WASC, the campuses of Carrington College operated under the accreditation of the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

Carrington offers health care degree and certificate programs at 17 campuses located in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas and Washington.

“We are excited to welcome these new campuses to the Carrington College California family,” said Jeff Akens, president of Carrington College California. “Recognizing all campuses under one accrediting body allows Carrington to better serve the needs of our students and maximize efforts and resources. This expansion validates our mission and commitment to evolve constantly to deliver exceptional education and guidance to our students and prepare them for the health care careers of tomorrow.”

About Carrington College California

Carrington College California offers a diverse range of programs that lead to a certificate or associate degree. As the starting point for health care careers, the college offers programs to prepare students for careers in the medical, dental and veterinary fields. Nearly 37,000 career-ready professionals have graduated from Carrington College California to date. Carrington College California is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC/WASC), 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA, 94949, 415-506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education.

Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at: www.accjc.org. Additionally, many of the programs at the college are accredited by specialized accrediting bodies, which focus on specific occupational fields. Programmatic accreditation varies by campus; please check the website or catalog for accreditation information. The college provides employment-focused, outcome-based, postsecondary education and training.

Carrington College California is a part of DeVry Education Group (NYSE: DV), a global provider of educational services. For more information about Carrington College California visit http://carrington.edu/.