Accreditation
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 (PDE) and some by their Specialized Professional Accreditor (SPA) as indicated below as well. For additional information, go to Specialized Accreditations.
| Program | Level | Degree | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration and Leadership Studies, DED | ADV | Doctorate | ELCC | NELP |
| Curriculum and Instruction, DEd | ADV | Doctorate | PDE |
| Literacy, MEd and/or Reading Specialist | ADV | Specialist or CAS | ILA | IRA |
| Masters in Special Education and Certification Grades 7 through 12 | ADV | Master's | CEC |
| Masters in Special Education and Certification Pre-K through Grade 8 | ADV | Master's | CEC |
| Principal Certification | ADV | Specialist or CAS | ELCC | NELP |
| School Psychology, MEd/Post-Master's Certification Program | ADV | Specialist or CAS | NASP |
| School Psychology, PhD and EdD | ADV | Doctorate | NASP |
| Art Education | ITP | Baccalaureate | NASAD |
| Business Education | ITP | Baccalaureate | AACSB International |
| Early Childhood Education with Special Education | ITP | Baccalaureate | NAEYC/ CEC |
| Early Childhood | ITP | Baccalaureate | NAEYC |
| English Education | ITP | Baccalaureate | NCTE |
| Family and Consumer Science Education | ITP | Baccalaureate | PDE |
| Health and Physical Education (AAHE) | ITP | Baccalaureate | AAHE |
| Health and Physical Education, MEd | ITP | Master's | AAHE |
| Mathematics Education | ITP | Baccalaureate | NCTM |
| Middle Level Program | ITP | Baccalaureate | AMLE | NMSA |
| Music Education | ITP | Baccalaureate | NASM |
| Science Education Grades 7-12: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, and Physics | ITP | Baccalaureate | NSTA |
| Social Studies Education | ITP | Baccalaureate | NCSS |
| Spanish Education | ITP | Baccalaureate | ACTFL |
| Special Education PK-12 | ITP | Baccalaureate | CEC |