Dr. Kathryn A. Watson Child Development Learning Lab Earns National NAEYC Accreditation

Dr. Kathryn A. Watson Child Development Learning Lab Earns National NAEYC Accreditation

November 20, 2019

Program recognized among the top in the nation by earning accreditation

Yuma, AZ (November 20, 2019) – The Dr. Kathryn A. Watson Child Development Learning Lab located in Yuma at Arizona Western College has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)—the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children.

Automotive Technology program earns national accreditation

Automotive Technology program earns national accreditation

May 14, 2019

Yuma, AZ (May 14, 2019) – The Arizona Western College Automotive Technology program recently went under a national accreditation review by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation.

The Master Automobile Service Technology program offered at AWC has continued to meet the five-year, national accreditation standards of quality education. The extent of the review covered program instruction, tools and equipment, and the facility.

AWC holding community, student forums during Higher Learning Commission visit

January 23, 2019

Yuma, AZ (January 23, 2019) – Arizona Western College has been accredited through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1968. The college will continue the 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation process on Feb. 4-5, with an on-site visit from a team of peer reviewers representing the HLC.

AWC CDLL Renews National NAEYC Accreditation

September 25, 2017

Arizona Western College’s Dr. Kathryn A. Watson Child Development Learning Laboratory (CDLL) has successfully renewed their accreditation for another year through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

“Accreditation is a mark of high-quality in all aspects of our program,” said CDLL Director Alma Barrandey. “Every decision that is made in our center is made with our accreditation in mind. From the materials that are purchased, curriculum that is taught, trainings for our teachers and administration decisions on who to hire for our program.”