Accreditation
Cornerstone Christian University is a DBA of Cornerstone University of Florida is registered and authorized to confer bachelor, master and doctorate degrees by the Florida Department of Education’s Commission for Independent Education.
This university has received authorization from the Commission for Independent Education (CIE) and the Florida Board of Education (FBE) for Christian Vocational Education, as outlined in Chapter 1005.06 (1)(F) and 1005.04 of the Florida Statutes.
The Commission for Independent Education holds statutory responsibilities concerning nonpublic post-secondary educational institutions. In alignment with the Florida Department of Education’s objective of creating a seamless educational system, its functions include consumer protection, program enhancement, institutional policy development, data management, and the licensure of independent schools, colleges, and universities.
Some individuals, for whom accreditation is a significant consideration, often ask, “Is your institution accredited?” In most cases, they are referring to regional accreditation, though many ask this question without fully understanding what accreditation entails.
Accreditation is strictly a voluntary decision and is basically an organized way of determining the acceptance of credits or degrees from any particular institution. Since academic recognition is a continual process, the administration, faculty, and staff of NTAAC have committed to provide the highest quality standards of service without compromising, the standards and the integrity of NTAAC.
Cornerstone Christian University/DBA of Cornerstone University of Florida opted to adhere to such hindrance by a secular institution, which refutes our biblical and moral values. CCU has sought accreditation through the National Trans-Regional Accrediting Association Council (NTAAC). NTAAC is a third-party, privately-operated agency, which is not affiliated with the federal government, or the US Department of Education. NTAAC accredits mainly private and biblically based universities and colleges. For more information, visit www.ntaac.org. With its superb services, NTAAC has become the best-known accreditation association serving Christian and non-Christian institutions nationally and internationally.
NTAAC makes no guarantee of the acceptance of school credits to other institutions except those certified by the Council for Private Colleges and Seminaries. Transfer of credits from school to school is at the discretion of each particular school. it is up to the discretion and desire of the institution where the student is applying. If that is to be the case, students are encouraged to inquire how the educational institution into which they plan to transfer concerning the transferability of credits received through any other institution in advance of enrollment.
To clarify, accreditation is not a legal requirement, and no institution is mandated to be accredited. It is a voluntary, third-party evaluation process designed to assess the transferability of credits or the recognition of degrees from a particular institution. However, it is important to note that an institution should not be judged solely based on its accreditation status. Since academic recognition is an ongoing process, CCU’s administration, faculty, and staff are committed to maintaining the highest standards of education, without compromising our biblical and ethical principles. Ultimately, an institution should be evaluated based on the quality of its programs, not merely on its accreditation.
CCU does not guarantee that its credits will be accepted by other institutions unless they are accredited by similar agencies. While many institutions do accept our students, the transfer of credits is determined by the policies of the receiving institution. We encourage students to inquire with the institutions they wish to transfer to, in advance, to determine the transferability of credits earned at CCU.
