Knowra Accreditation Accreditation Accreditation is formal recognition that an institution or program meets defined quality standards. It is usually granted by an independent accrediting body after evaluation against published criteria.
Accrediting agency : An organization that evaluates institutions or programs against defined standards and grants accreditation. It conducts the review and makes the recognition decision.
Educational accreditation : Accreditation of schools, colleges, universities, or educational programs against established standards. It is the best-known setting for institutional and program accreditation.
Certification : Formal attestation that a person, product, or organization meets specified requirements. Certification may attest to compliance without accrediting the organization that provides a service.
Transfer credit : Academic credit accepted by one institution for coursework completed at another. Accreditation status can influence whether institutions accept coursework for transfer.
Peer review : Evaluation of work or organizations by people with relevant expertise. Accreditation reviews commonly rely on qualified peers assessing evidence and practice.
Programmatic accreditation : Accreditation focused on a specific academic or professional program rather than an entire institution. It assesses specialized curricula and training within a broader institution.
Licensure : Legal authorization by a government authority to practice an occupation or operate in a regulated activity. Licensure is a legal permission, while accreditation is a quality recognition.
Student financial aid : Funding that helps students pay for education, including grants, loans, and work-study support. In some systems, institutional accreditation affects eligibility for public aid.
Self-study : A structured internal evaluation of an institution or program against stated goals or standards. It supplies the institution’s account of its performance before external evaluation.
Hospital accreditation : External evaluation of a hospital’s services and systems against healthcare quality and safety standards. It applies accreditation methods to clinical care and patient safety.
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