Accreditation

Southeastern Louisiana University's College of Education has a history of accreditation as a teacher preparation provider. The 2022 CAEP Standards for both initial-level and advanced-level programs are the current benchmarks by which faculty measure the quality of the programs leading to Louisiana Department of Education teacher certification.

 

 

 

Southeastern Louisiana University’s College of Education programs are reviewed for accreditation by the Louisiana State Department of Education (LDOE) as well as by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). These accreditations cover initial teacher preparation and advance educator preparation programs.
Programs reviewed include:

Advanced certification

• M.Ed. Educational Leadership

 

Post-baccalaureate alternative initial certification

• Multilevel M.A.T. (includes multiple certification areas)
• Non-degree Certification-Only (includes multiple certification areas)

 

Undergraduate initial certification areas

• B.S. Early Childhood Education (PreK-3rd Grade)
• B.S. Elementary Education (Grades 1-5)
• B.S. Middle School Education (Grades 4-8, multiple subject areas)
• B.S. Elementary and Special Education Mild/Moderate (Grades 1-5)
• B.S. Middle School Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate (Grades 4-8, multiple subject areas)
• B.S. Biology Education (Grades 6-12)
• B.A. English Education (Grades 6-12)
• B.S Mathematics Education (Grades 6-12)
• B.A. Social Studies Education (Grades 6-12)
• B.A. Art Education (Grades K-12)
• B.A. French Education (Grades K-12)
• B.S. Health and Physical Education (Grades K-12)
• B.M. Instrumental Music Education (Grades K-12)
• B.S. Spanish Education (Grades K-12)
• B.M. Vocal Music Education (Grades K-12)

CAEP is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit preparation programs for teachers. The reviewed programs meet the current LDOE requirements for teacher competencies and completers of Southeastern Louisiana University educator preparation program are generally eligible for teacher certification in the state of Louisiana. 
Results:

LDOE

• Undergraduate initial certification: Approved (2021)
• Post-Baccalaureate initial certification: Approved (2021)

 

CAEP

• Initial-licensure pathways (undergraduate and post-baccalaureate): Probationary Accreditation (2022), recommended for full accreditation pending the full decision of the CAEP Committee meeting in October 2024.
• Advanced level (Educational Leadership): Accredited (2022)
• Next Visit: 
  • Initial: Pending the decision of the Full CAEP Committee meeting in October 2024.
  • Advanced level: Spring 2029
• CAEP Annual Reporting Measures