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Accreditation is awarded based on an institution's overall compliance with specific criteria.
A college or university should have institutional accreditation and may seek accreditation from any of the specialized accrediting bodies for a particular program. Time devoted to preparation for activities, independent study, assignments, and socializing is not calculated in the actual number of hours granted. Such a document is published and offered to the public upon request to assist them in identifying certified counselors. Specialized accrediting bodies define standards of excellence in educational training programs for recognized professions.