Hovind graduated from
East Peoria Community High School in
East Peoria, Illinois. From 1972 until 1974 Hovind attended
Midwestern Baptist College and received a
Bachelor of Religious Education (B.R.E.). In 1988 and 1991 respectively, Hovind was awarded a master's degree and doctorate in Christian Education through
correspondence from
Patriot University in
Colorado Springs,
Colorado (now Patriot Bible University in
Del Norte, Colorado)
Many Bible schools have never sought accredation from the educational community in general, and many of them grant Doctor's degrees. I would consider such a degree totally valid, regardless of what you think of it. Of course, if he were to pretend that this degree meant he had knowledge in other fields, that would be another matter.
Your complaint about Baugh may have more merit. The fact that he is also president of the university that granted his degree sounds suspicious. But the only solid evidence I found concerning it is that "many accuse" Pacific International University "of being a diploma mill." That, by itself, is not very strong evidence, but it bears investigation.
But if this "University" required him to demonstrate an appropriate amount of knowledge, that, in and by itself, would disprove the accusation.
Many men (including myself) have attained high distinction in fields in which they have no formal education, but in which they have taught themselves.
I am a Regiseterd (= licensed) Professional Engineer, even though I do not have an engineering degree. I was able to prove to the State of Ohio that I have knowledge comprable to that gained while earning an engineering degree.