All degrees are equal under the law.  Each state and its respective licensing boards set standards and policies that pertain to degree acceptance and licensing requirements.  Alpha University follows the guidelines and standards set by the U. S. Department of Education.

There is no federal authority over educational institutions in the United States. Individual states have assumed varying degrees of authority over educational institutions, but have no authority in the establishment or the regulation of religious, trade or professional membership continuing education institutions.  Alpha University is licensed by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, private school license number 08-1332-10. 

Accreditation does not guarantee acceptance of credit earned from one institution by another, nor can any educational institution guarantee that its graduates will be recognized as such by employers, licensing boards or professional certifying organizations. Acceptance of credits and professional degrees is the prerogative of the individual institution or employer.

If licensing or certification is the ultimate goal of a student’s program, the student is well advised to inquire of the licensing agency concerning the agency’s requirement before the student enrolls in any educational institution.