Accreditation is a process used to evaluate the quality of educational institutions. Third-party organizations with expertise in education standards grant it. For a school to be accredited, it must meet specific criteria set forth by these organizations.<\/p>\n

These criteria include curriculum standards, faculty qualifications, student enrollment criteria, and more. Once the accrediting organization has verified that the school meets its criteria, it grants accreditation status and approves the school to provide an education to its students.<\/p>\n

Types of Accreditation<\/h2>\n

There are two main types of accreditation: national and regional. A school can have one or both types depending on its status. National accreditation is granted by organizations like the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS).<\/p>\n

On the other hand, organizations like the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) usually give regional accreditation to universities and colleges in a geographical region.<\/p>\n

For beauty schools, national accreditation is generally more desired than regional accreditation because it focuses specifically on beauty education rather than general education programs.<\/p>\n