Council on Occupational Education

{{Short description|National accrediting agency in U.S}} The '''Council on Occupational Education''' ('''COE''') is a national accrediting agency of higher education institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.<ref name=USDOE>{{cite web| url=http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/accreditation_pg6.html|publisher=U.S. Department of Education|title= Regional and National Accrediting Agencies|date=August 16, 2013| accessdate=2013-08-26}}</ref> COE was created in 1971 as part of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.<ref name=history>{{cite web|url=http://www.council.org/history-mission-core-values/ | title=History, Mission, Core Values |publisher=Council on Occupational Education |accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref> The COE became independent in 1995.<ref name=history />

As of 2013, the Council on Occupational Education accredits non-degree-granting and applied associate degree-granting post-secondary career and technical education institutions.<ref name=USDOE /><ref name=history />

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==External links== *{{official website|http://www.council.org}}

Category:Organizations established in 1971 Category:1971 establishments in the United States Category:School accreditors