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- ↑ Bartlett, Thomas; Smallwood, Scott (June 25, 2004). "Psst. Wanna Buy a Ph.D.?". Chronicle of Higher Education.
- ↑ "Accredited Institutions". National Accreditation Board. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
