ac·cred·i·ta·tion ( -kred i-ta sh n)
http://apps.washingtonpost.com/g/documents/local/accreditation-letter/1969/
Who: Accreditors verify that an academic program offers a good education.
What: Accreditation standards are the criteria that college programs must meet.
Where: Accredited programs are in colleges and universities across the country.
When: It’s important to find out if a program is accredited before you decide to go there.
Why: Accreditation helps make sure you’re prepared for the career that you want.