Ken's “degree”

Ken often claims to have a degree in child psychology.  His curriculum vitae lists a BA and MS in this field, issued by Shaftesbury University in London, England.  However, upon closer scrutiny, said university is not accredited in England or in the United States.

 

The Wikipedia article at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaftesbury_University confirms that this university is well-known as a “diploma mill”.  Webster’s Third New International Dictionary defines this term as follows:  “An institution of higher education operating without supervision of a state or professional agency and granting diplomas which are either fraudulent or because of the lack of proper standards worthless"

 

The State of Oregon has an interesting and informative article regarding “diploma mills”:  http://www.osac.state.or.us/oda/faq.html#diploma

 

Ironically, Ken has often bragged about the work he has done in Oregon, despite the fact that diploma mills are illegal there.

 

http://pittsburghlive.com/x/dailycourier/news/connellsville/s_328132.html contains an article regarding another consultant who “graduated” from Ken’s “alma mater” and was charged with fraud.  An investigation into this matter by the state of Pennsylvania concluded that Shaftesbury University “is not recognized, or accredited, in the United Kingdom or the U.S.”