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Degree Qualifications Profile
Our program outcomes are designed using the Degree Qualifications Profile, a collaborative field effort across higher education led by the Lumina Foundation.
The quality of your education matters
Relevant, flexible, accredited
At Newstate University, we believe you deserve a smarter, more affordable way to build the skills and credentials that actually move you forward. That’s why we’re committed to delivering career-focused education that works for real professionals—right now.
Our certificates of achievement and our degrees are designed to be not just flexible, but effective. Our curriculum is built for today. Our goal is your career success.
High-Quality, Relevant Education
IEAC Accredited
Newstate University is officially accredited by the International Education Accreditation Commission (IEAC). The IEAC is a globally recognized quality assurance body that attests to our institution meeting specific, rigorous standards of academic quality and institutional effectiveness. This accreditation:
- Validates our commitment to high educational standards and student-centered outcomes.
- Enhances global recognition of our degrees and qualifications.
- Fosters continuous improvement in our academic programs and administrative practices.
IEAC is an international, not a US accrediting agency.
Industry-driven curriculum
Built by experts, for real-world success. Aligned to industry credentials, and including study guides for industry certifications. Designed for today's needs, not curriculum from a decade ago.
Distinguished faculty
Taught by field experts who have also been professors at Louisiana State University, University of Central Florida, Oberlin University, Kent State University, Ashland University, and more.
Skills-first learning
Because employers hire people who can deliver results, not just those who have a diploma. Get Monday Morning skills on-the-go. Here's to the win-win!
How we ensure quality
Our pursuit of excellence is validated by external review and proven mechanisms:
- IEAC Accreditation: The IEAC's rigorous evaluation of our programs, faculty qualifications, and student outcomes is our primary external proof of quality.
- Quality Matters: We are proud members of Quality Matters, the global organization leading quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments.
- Articulation: We partner with other high-quality, accredited universities so that you can transfer your credit right to them. We partner with regionally accredited institutions including American Public University System, Calbright College, Columbia Southern University, Kansas Christian College, and University of Massachusetts Global.
- Your founders: We have over 90 years of combined experience in higher education, holding PhDs, MBAs, MAs, JDs, and all the initials. We believe in quality. We are the nation's only faculty-founded and faculty-owned institution.
Jobs for the Future's 75M Movement
Newstate University is proud to be a part of the 75 Million Movement, which includes higher education institutions committed to preparing individuals for the jobs of the future.
Future Universities Alliance
Newstate University has been selected as part of the Future Universities Alliance, led by Duke University. This global group, made up of 49 institutions, is dedicated to embracing innovative models.
Transfer and Articulation Partners
American Public University System
Newstate University is proud to work with American Public University System, which offers transfer credit for Newstate U courses. Details on how it applies to program requirements can be found on APUS's transfer site.
Calbright College
Newstate University is pleased to have Calbright College as a transfer and articulation partner.
Calbright College is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
Columbia Southern University
Columbia Southern University was established in 1993 to provide an alternative to the traditional university experience. CSU offers online associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees such as business administration, criminal justice, fire administration, military studies and occupational safety and health.
CSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Kansas Christian College
Kansas Christian College is a faith-based college that is a transfer and articulation partner of Newstate University.
Kansas Christian College is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation.
UMass Global
Newstate University is pleased to have University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global) as a transfer and articulation partner.
UMass Global is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
What does a transfer and articulation agreement mean?
Our transfer partners have evaluated our courses and curriculum, and determined that they will accept our quality courses for credit at their institution. Should you want to transfer out of Newstate University, we have options for you to take your credit to these partners. Additionally, some of them offer tuition discounts for Newstate University students. How those courses are articulated for credit (or what those course equivalencies are), are determined by the receiving institution.
This is another way that Newstate University is supporting students as we launch our radically affordable, wickedly relevant certificates and degrees.
Skills that matter
Our curriculum is skills-based, relevant, and aligned to industry credentials. We use quality frameworks from the field, and teach the skills and tools that employers actually want today - not a decade ago.
Newstate University equips college-ready individuals with high-value, future-forward skills that unlock career growth, through fully online certificates of achievement and degrees.
What we believe
To land a great job 💼, you need the right skills, the know-how, and proof that you’ve got them—certificates of achievement and degrees.
Building a network of people in your field and understanding how things really work 🌍 in the real world gives you a huge advantage.
AI skills are becoming a must-have. Whether you’re crunching numbers, leading a team, or designing the next big thing, knowing how to use AI will help you succeed.
Skills
Our skills-first curriculum that integrates AI into every course gives you the modern know-how 📚 to succeed. Build on what you already know and master new skills 🚀—all at your own pace
Network
Our unique model helps you grow your professional network from Day 1 🤝. Learn together 📚, beyond your courses, and build connections that will support your career for years to come!
Context
Get insider knowledge from experts who live it every day 🌍. Our Real World Convos help you understand how work really happens—giving you the edge to succeed 🚀.
References
- American Public University System. (n.d.). Transfer credit pathways. American Public University System
- Calbright College. (n.d.). Institutional homepage. Calbright College
- Columbia Southern University. (n.d.). Institutional homepage. Columbia Southern University
- Distance Education Accrediting Commission. (n.d.). DEAC accreditation recognition. Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)
- Duke University. (n.d.). Future Universities Alliance initiative. Future Universities Alliance
- Higher Learning Commission. (n.d.). HLC institutional accreditation. Higher Learning Commission
- Jobs for the Future. (n.d.). The 75 Million Movement. 75 Million Movement
- Kansas Christian College. (n.d.). Institutional homepage. Kansas Christian College
- Lumina Foundation. (n.d.). Degree qualifications profile framework. Degree Qualifications Profile
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. (n.d.). SACSCOC institutional accreditation. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
- University of Massachusetts Global. (n.d.). UMass Global homepage. University of Massachusetts Global
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