History
Crestpoint University, an independent, for-profit university, was founded in 2003 and has been continuously accredited by the DEAC since 2006. Initially offering 10 courses and one academic program, Crestpoint now offers seven academic programs and more than 100 courses. Crestpoint courses are instructor-led and feature live interaction with instructors and lectures and other materials that can be viewed or downloaded for offline use by students at any time.
Until 2024, Crestpoint University was known as National Paralegal College. Our paralegal programs continue to be offered under National Paralegal College, which is now a division of Crestpoint University.
Mission
The mission of Crestpoint University is to provide high-quality, accessible education that empowers students with diverse backgrounds and life circumstances to fulfill their academic and professional potential. We seek to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need for personal growth and career advancement, and to inspire students to promote honesty, ethical behavior, fairness, and equity in their communities.
Goals
The goals of Crestpoint University are to:
- Create an accessible, inclusive learning environment that acknowledges and accommodates the diverse needs, backgrounds, and experiences of our students, and that provides programs and educational services that give every student the opportunity to succeed.
- Offer flexible learning formats, including asynchronous and synchronous access to instruction, course materials and faculty, to fit the unique schedules and responsibilities of students.
- Build a supportive community that provides resources and services tailored to nontraditional students, including academic advising, mentoring, and career counseling to maximize students’ abilities to succeed.
- Use theory-based assessment to train students to maximize their academic talents and potential and skills-based assessments to connect academic theory with practical skills, preparing students for success in their professions.
- Conceive and implement policies that are student-centered and equitable.
- Instill in students values of ethical behavior and civic responsibility; inspiring students to contribute positively to their communities and professions.
- Offer individualized support to help each student identify and achieve their unique goals, ensuring they are prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Accreditation
Crestpoint University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Phone: 202-234-5100
Website: https://www.deac.org
Address:
1101 17th Street NW, Suite 808, Washington, DC 20036
Crestpoint University's Master of Science in Compliance Law (Employment Law Track) program is accredited by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB)®. Since 1999, the Compliance Certification Board (CCB)® has developed criteria to determine competence in the practice of compliance and ethics across various industries and specialty areas, and recognizes individuals meeting these criteria through its compliance certification programs. Graduates of the accredited Crestpoint program will be eligible to sit for any of the basic compliance exams administered by the CCB.
Licensure
Crestpoint University is licensed by the Arizona Board for Private Postsecondary Education.
Crestpoint University participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
