04-11-2017, 12:21 PM
Yes, it does. I literally just read the law from the Code of Virginia on VA's website. It honestly makes virtually no practical difference, though, other than title. (However, it's likely that by the time I'm ready to move on to my masters, Hawthorn will have achieved accreditation. It's my understanding from them that they're unaccredited not because of not seeking it or not qualifying, etc., but simply due to the longevity of the process, which isn't finished yet.)