| Summary: | Traces the history of accreditation of programs in psychology, from the late 1940s to the turn of the century. In doing so, the contributors to this volume put accreditation into focus, examining the challenges of coming to consensus with a variety of groups, each one having its own definition of excellence. This comprehensive book highlights the developmental stages of accreditation in psychology from its initiation to current status, while also suggesting potential changes and challenges in its future. Accreditation experts analyze such topics as accreditation in internship programs, including training programs in clinical, counseling, and school psychology, and accreditation in professional practice, particularly its impact in the area of practitioner credentialing and public accountability. Chapters are supplemented with personal accounts of accreditation as told by those who witnessed its dramatic development over time. The personal, political, and archival information presented makes this a stimulating resource for those interested in the history of accreditation and psychology in general. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved).
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