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Chapter 2
Professional Organizations
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Undergraduate 2
09/09/2011

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Accreditation
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A voluntary peer-reviewed process through which an agency grants recognition to an institution for a program of study that meets specified criteria.
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Certification
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A voluntary process through which an agency grants recognition to an individual on demonstration, of specialized professional skills
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Essentials and Guidelines
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A document specifying the minimum quality standards for the accreditation of an educational program as approved by the appropriate joint review committee
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Joint Review Committee
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Group of persons appointed by sponsoring organizations to oversee the accreditation process
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Licensure
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The process by which a governmental agency (usually state) grants permission to individuals to practice their profession
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Licensure
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The process by which a governmental agency (usually state) grants permission to individuals to practice their profession
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Registry
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A list of individuals holding certification in a particular profession
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Sponsoring Organization
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A professional organization that appoints members to a joint review committee
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Standards
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