Accreditation

Accreditation Information for the College of Education

Charleston Southern University’s accreditation can be found here.

CSU is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredited Charleston Southern University in 2023. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through content and pedagogy, clinical partnerships and practice, candidate recruitment, progression and support, program impact, and quality assurance, and continuous improvement. 

Current programs leading to licensure in South Carolina: 

• BS Biology Education – Program Approved by SCDE
• BS Early Childhood Education – Program Approved by SCDE
• BS Elementary Education – Program Approved by SCDE
• BA English Education – Recognized by NCTE
• BS Mathematics Education – Recognized by NCTM
• BA Music Education – Choral – NASM accredited 
• BA Music Education – Instrumental – NASM accredited 
• BS Physical Education – Under Review by SHAPE
• BS Social Studies Education – Program Approved by State
• MEd – Administration – Recognized by ELCC/NELP

Accreditation Measures

CAEP Accountability Measures

Impact Measures

Measure 1: Completer Impact and Effectiveness – view here
Measure 2: Satisfaction of Employers and Stakeholders Involvement – view here

Outcome Measures

Measure 3: Candidate Competency at Program Completion – view here
Measure 4: Ability of Completers to be Hired in Education Positions for Which They Have Been Prepared – view here