Pacific Western University
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Pacific Western University is a controversial, now-defunct American institution once known for its unaccredited distance-learning programs.
Statements (29)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
defunct university
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distance education institution ⓘ unaccredited institution of higher education ⓘ |
| accreditationStatus | unaccredited ⓘ |
| closureReason | regulatory pressure and accreditation concerns ⓘ |
| controversy |
degrees sometimes rejected by employers and licensing boards
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raised concerns among regulators and educational authorities ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
|
| degreeRecognition | not widely accepted in mainstream academia ⓘ |
| educationFormat |
correspondence courses
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distance-learning programs ⓘ |
| hasReputation |
lenient admission requirements
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low academic standards ⓘ minimal residency requirements ⓘ |
| knownFor |
limited faculty interaction
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mail-based coursework ⓘ unaccredited distance-learning programs ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
California, United States
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surface form:
California
|
| offeredDegreeLevel |
bachelor’s degrees
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doctoral degrees ⓘ master’s degrees ⓘ |
| operatedAs | distance-learning university ⓘ |
| recognizedBy | unrecognized by regional accrediting agencies ⓘ |
| regulatoryIssues |
criticized for lack of recognized accreditation
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described as a diploma mill by critics ⓘ |
| regulatoryStatus | controversial ⓘ |
| sector | private higher education ⓘ |
| status | closed ⓘ |
| targetStudents | working adults ⓘ |
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