And ABET One of the strengths of the American educational system is the diversity of educational programs. Such a large selection of educational offerings makes quality a vital issue.
Accreditation is the quality assurance that education is meeting minimum standards.
In the United States, accreditation is a non-governmental, peer review process that ensures educational quality. Educational institutions or programs volunteer to periodically undergo this review to determine if minimum criteria are being met. Accreditation verifies that an institution or program meets the criteria, ensuring quality educational experience. Institutional accreditation evaluates overall institutional quality. Regional accreditation of institutions is one form of this.