College Mission and AccreditationsMission Statement Goddard is a small college in rural Vermont for plain living and hard thinking. Founded in 1863, Goddard is recognized for innovation in education. Its mission is to advance the theory and practice of learning by undertaking new experiments based upon the ideals of democracy and the principles of progressive education asserted by John Dewey. Goddard, students are regarded as unique individuals who will take charge of their learning and collaborate with other students, staff, and faculty to build a strong community. Goddard encourages students to become creative, passionate, lifelong learners, working and living with an earnest concern for others and the welfare of the Earth.
Accreditation Goddard College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the New England Association indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation. Accreditation by the New England Association is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.
Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education New England Association of Schools and Colleges 209 Burlington Road Bedford, MA 01730-1433
Goddard College's Master of Arts in Psychology and Counseling Program meets the requirements of and is approved by the Council of Applied Masters Programs in Psychology (CAMPP). Goddard College is authorized by the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree Authorization Act. This authorization is valid until May 31, 2009, and authorizes Goddard College to offer the following programs: Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the Act or the applicability of the those requirements to the institution may contact the HECB office at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430.
Goddard College is also approved by:
The Veteran's Administration to train Veterans under the G.I. Bill, and
Goddard College is an Institutional member of:
NACAC - the National Association of College Admissions Counselors NASFAA - the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators CASE - the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education |