Associate in Specialized Business (ASB)/ Associate in Specialized Technology (AST) Policy

ASB AST-8 Would there be a pathway for students to enroll and attend a non-regionally accredited college as the college works through the accreditation process?

For credits to count on Pennsylvania’s Career Pathway after July 1, 2022, students should be encouraged to enroll in and attend a regionally credited school as the credits will not count for a Career Pathway placement until the college is listed as regionally accredited.

ASB AST-8 Would there be a pathway for students to enroll and attend a non-regionally accredited college as the college works through the accreditation process?Kelsey O'Brien2022-05-09T13:05:29-04:00

ASB AST-7 Were the colleges across the state informed of this change and the impact it will have on their enrollments? How many colleges / students will this impact?

Announcement PDO 22 #01 was released February 7, 2022. Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) were a target group of this communication. The announcement asks ELRCs, PDOs, and other groups to share the announcement. If there is a particular college that needs outreach, contact Rebecca Lamar (reblam@pakey.org).

ASB AST-7 Were the colleges across the state informed of this change and the impact it will have on their enrollments? How many colleges / students will this impact?Kelsey O'Brien2022-05-09T13:04:19-04:00

ASB AST-6 Are students who held these degrees prior to July 2022 going to retain their Career Pathway placements?

Review Announcement PDO 22 #01. Any degrees or credits from non-regionally accredited programs earned before July 1, 2022, will still be counted towards placement on the Career Pathway.

ASB AST-6 Are students who held these degrees prior to July 2022 going to retain their Career Pathway placements?Kelsey O'Brien2022-05-09T13:03:26-04:00

ASB AST-4 What do you mean by credits not being accepted after July? Is it for foreign or national degrees?

Review Announcement PDO 22 #01. Any degrees or credits from non-regionally accredited programs earned after July 1, 2022, will not be counted towards placement on the Career Pathway.

ASB AST-4 What do you mean by credits not being accepted after July? Is it for foreign or national degrees?Kelsey O'Brien2022-05-09T13:01:24-04:00

ASB AST-3 Will someone who is placed prior to July 1, 2022, with a non-regionally accredited degree keep that Career Pathway level during subsequent renewals after July 1, 2022?

Yes.

ASB AST-3 Will someone who is placed prior to July 1, 2022, with a non-regionally accredited degree keep that Career Pathway level during subsequent renewals after July 1, 2022?Kelsey O'Brien2022-05-09T13:00:18-04:00

ASB AST-2 If I have an ASB/AST degree earned at a non-regionally accredited institution, can I submit my information now to have my credits counted (prior to July 1, 2022 will they be counted)?

Yes. Announcement PDO 22 #01 explains that non-regionally accredited ASB/AST degrees and credits will be counted if they are issued prior to July 1, 2022.

ASB AST-2 If I have an ASB/AST degree earned at a non-regionally accredited institution, can I submit my information now to have my credits counted (prior to July 1, 2022 will they be counted)?Kelsey O'Brien2022-05-09T12:59:10-04:00

ASB AST-1 Are you able to go over accredited institutions for the ASB/AST? Is there a list of institutions that are considered non-accredited?

A link to search for an accredited institution can be found in Announcement PDO 22 #01.

ASB AST-1 Are you able to go over accredited institutions for the ASB/AST? Is there a list of institutions that are considered non-accredited?Kelsey O'Brien2022-05-09T12:56:59-04:00