IUP’s teacher education programs are recognized both nationally and regionally.
CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) accreditation is a process of peer review that the educational community has adopted for its self-regulation. It is a voluntary process intended to strengthen and sustain the quality and integrity
of teacher preparation programs, making it worthy of public confidence.
Once accredited by CAEP, IUP teacher preparation programs agree to abide by the standards of CAEP and to take responsibility for their own continuous improvement.
The programs listed below are recognized by CAEP. Additionally, all programs are recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PED) and some by their Specialized Professional Accreditor (SPA) as indicated below as well. For additional information, go to Specialized Accreditations.
| Program |
Level |
Degree |
SPA |
| Art Education |
Initial |
Baccalaureate |
NASAD |
| Business Education |
Initial |
Baccalaureate |
PDE |
| Early Childhood/Special Education
|
Initial |
Baccalaureate |
NAEYC and CEC |
| English Education |
Initial |
Baccalaureate |
NCTE |
| Family and Consumer Education |
Initial |
Baccalaureate |
PDE |
| Health and Physical Education |
Initial |
Baccalaureate |
AAHE |
| Health and Physical Education, MED |
Initial |
Master’s |
AAHE |
| Mathematics Education |
Initial |
Baccalaureate |
NCTM |
| Middle Level Programs |
Initial |
Baccalaureate |
AMLE/NMSA |
| Music Education |
Initial |
Baccalaureate |
NASM |
| Science Education Grade 7-12: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, and Physics |
Initial |
Baccalaureate |
NSTA |
| Social Studies Education |
Initial |
Baccalaureate |
NCSS |
| Spanish Education |
Initial |
Baccalaureate |
ACTFL |
| Administration and Leadership Studies, DED |
Advanced |
Doctorate |
ELCC/NELP |
| Literacy, MED and/or Reading Specialist
|
Advanced |
Master’s |
ILA/IRA |
| Masters in Special Education and Certification Grades 7 through 12 |
Advanced |
Master’s |
CEC |
| Masters in Special Education and Certification Grades PreK through Grade 8 |
Advanced |
Master’s |
CEC |
| Principal Certification |
Advanced |
Specialist or C.A.S. |
ELCC/NELP |
| School Psychology, EdD & PHD
|
Advanced |
Doctorate |
NASP |
| School Psychology, MED/Certification Program |
Advanced |
Specialist or C.A.S. |
NASP |