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Sources and methodology

This page documents the primary sources used across higheredureview.com and describes the editorial methodology applied to all site content.

Primary sources used across this site

Every factual claim on this site is traced to one or more of the following primary sources:

  • ope.ed.gov/dapip - U.S. Department of Education DAPIP. The federal database of record for verified accreditation records. Used on every page as the first verification reference.

    hlcommission.org - Higher Learning Commission directory and Statement of Accreditation Status. Used for all University of Phoenix institutional accreditation claims, the 2013 Notice, the 2023 reaffirmation, and pathway information.

    phoenix.edu/about/accreditation.html - University of Phoenix institutional accreditation disclosures. Used as supporting institutional source throughout.

    acbsp.org - ACBSP Accredited Programs Directory. Used for University of Phoenix business programmatic accreditation claims.

    ftc.gov - FTC settlement case materials. Used on all pages covering the 2019 FTC settlement and its relationship to the accreditation record.

    ed.gov / www2.ed.gov/accreditation - U.S. Department of Education accreditation policy resources and the 2020 institutional vs. national policy change.

    cacrep.org - CACREP programmatic accreditor for counseling programs.

    aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation - CCNE programmatic accreditor for nursing programs.

    caepnet.org - CAEP programmatic accreditor for educator preparation programs.

    apa.org/ed/accreditation - APA accreditation for psychology doctoral programs.

    naces.org - National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Used on the international recognition page.

    studentaid.gov - Federal Student Aid portal. Used on the financial aid and accreditation page.

    opm.gov - U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Used on the employer recognition page.

Editorial methodology

Every factual statement on this site is traceable to a named primary source, cited on each page and listed above. Statements about outcomes such as employment, salary, credit transfer, licensure, or graduate admission are qualified rather than promised, because those decisions rest with employers, receiving institutions, licensing boards, and other third parties. The accreditation record is presented accurately and in full context.

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