In the field of psychology, specialized accreditation is granted by the American Psychological Association. Accreditation is a voluntary process. Graduation from a non-accredited program does not prevent licensing or employment in most states. To be licensed as a clinical psychologist in some states, however, you must have graduated from an APA-approved doctoral program and internship. Graduation from an APA-accredited doctoral program is not a guarantee of licensure, certification, or employment, but it may help.
Some employers prefer graduates of accredited programs.