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It offers [[distance-learning]] courses in [[Alternative Medicine]]. Clayton College uses [[List of unaccredited institutions of higher learning|unrecognized accreditation]], and is so listed by several states, among them [[Oregon]],<ref name="Oregon">[http://www.osac.state.or.us/oda/unaccredited.html The Oregon Office of Degree Authorization] lists it as an "unaccredited college." "Degree holders are ineligible for Oregon professional practice or licensure."</ref> [[Texas]],<ref name="Texas">[http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/AAR/PrivateInstitutions/fraudnotx.cfm The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board] states: "No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor."</ref> and [[Maine]].<ref name="Maine">[http://www.maine.gov/education/highered/Non-Accredited/ci-du.htm The Maine Department of Education] lists it as "non-accredited."</ref> |
It offers [[distance-learning]] courses in [[Alternative Medicine]]. Clayton College uses [[List of unaccredited institutions of higher learning|unrecognized accreditation]], and is so listed by several states, among them [[Oregon]],<ref name="Oregon">[http://www.osac.state.or.us/oda/unaccredited.html The Oregon Office of Degree Authorization] lists it as an "unaccredited college." "Degree holders are ineligible for Oregon professional practice or licensure."</ref> [[Texas]],<ref name="Texas">[http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/AAR/PrivateInstitutions/fraudnotx.cfm The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board] states: "No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor."</ref> and [[Maine]].<ref name="Maine">[http://www.maine.gov/education/highered/Non-Accredited/ci-du.htm The Maine Department of Education] lists it as "non-accredited."</ref> |
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In an article published on the [[Quackwatch]] web site, [[Stephen Barrett|Stephen Barrett, M.D]] recommends "avoiding both the school and its alumni."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.quackwatch.org/04ConsumerEducation/Nonrecorg/clayton.html|author=[[Stephen Barrett]], M.D|title=Clayton College of Natural Health: Be Wary of the School and Its Graduates|accessdate=2007-02-11|publisher=[[Quackwatch]]}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:31, 12 February 2007
The Clayton College of Natural Health is a college based in Birmingham, Alabama.
According to its web site:[1]
Clayton College is accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and the American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board. These are private, professional associations that offer accreditation in naturopathy and other areas of natural health. Both are private accrediting associations designed to meet the needs of non–traditional education and are not affiliated with any government agency.
It offers distance-learning courses in Alternative Medicine. Clayton College uses unrecognized accreditation, and is so listed by several states, among them Oregon,[2] Texas,[3] and Maine.[4]
In an article published on the Quackwatch web site, Stephen Barrett, M.D recommends "avoiding both the school and its alumni."[5]
Well-known graduates include Jonny Bowden, Ph.D], Gillian McKeith, and Hulda Regehr Clark.
References
- ^ "What is your accreditation?". Clayton College of Natural Health. Retrieved 2007-02-11.
- ^ The Oregon Office of Degree Authorization lists it as an "unaccredited college." "Degree holders are ineligible for Oregon professional practice or licensure."
- ^ The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board states: "No accreditation from a CB recognized accreditor."
- ^ The Maine Department of Education lists it as "non-accredited."
- ^ Stephen Barrett, M.D. "Clayton College of Natural Health: Be Wary of the School and Its Graduates". Quackwatch. Retrieved 2007-02-11.