Nations University education and your resume/cover letter

[marti_lil]

Hi!

I'm a current Nations University student, and I'm aware that some other folks on this message board are taking courses through them as well. At the present time, I have an Associates Degree and a Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college--TESC. I'm currently pursuing my Master of Religious Studies degree from NationsU. Dennis Ruhl and others have mentioned that they would not list Nations University on their resume even though they believe that Nations is a legitimate learning opportunity because of its unaccredited status.

Let's suppose for the sake of argument that upon completing your substantial education through NationsU (at either the Bachelor or Master degree level), you decide that you deserve to include your NationsU degree or training on your resume/cover letter. How can a NationsU graduate or for that matter any other graduate from an unaccredited college/university include this training on their resume/cover letter without getting into trouble? Would you describe the NationsU education as graduate level equivalent, as advanced training in religion, or as unaccredited but generally recognized in some circles? I know that in Philadelphia, Pennslyvania, there is a brick and morter, vocal training institute that offers a graduate level training in classical music known as AVA (Academy of Vocal Arts). AVA does not offer graduate degree, but students who are accepted into their program and graduate are usually well regarded in classical music circles. I was thinking about including the NationsUniversity education on my resume for professional development or research purposes, but I'm not certain if I should or where I could include it on my resume without damaging my credibility as a job applicant.

In addition, does anyone on this message board know if NationsUniversity actually has a yearly commencement ceremony? If so, when?

Sincerely,


Lilith

[Dennis Ruhl]

I don't know that it was me that said not to list it. I will never be doing a resume so I don't know what I would do.

Master of Religious Studies
NationsUniversity, a school of the Churches of Christ
An unaccredited but substantial program blah blah blah

[Jimmy Clifton]

Since accreditation is a private, voluntary function, and is not required, I would list it.

I have always listed my degrees from unaccredited schools on my resumes. If a potential employer or anyone else who peruses resumes wants to know if a school is accredited, they can ask.

This advice does not apply to degree mills or diploma scams, neither of which Nations is.

[Robert J.]

I don't recall anyone saying to not list an unaccredited Degree on your resume. Just use the degree wisely and appropriately and be honest about how it was obtained. But an honestly earned degree from anywhere needs not be hidden.

[Jabbezzz]

I agree with the above posts! If the degree is honestly earned, then list it.

[North]

I agree with what has been said. I would use it on a resume but be open and honest about it. It is affiliated with the Church of Christ (major denomination) and does have some limited acceptance at other Church of Christ schools.

North

[Jimmy Clifton]

I agree with what has been said. I would use it on a resume but be open and honest about it. It is affiliated with the Church of Christ (major denomination) and does have some limited acceptance at other Church of Christ schools.

North

Now don't let anyone in the church of Christ hear you call them a "denomination." Ha!

[flipkid]

If you earned it, use it.