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).

In 2015, the College of Education underwent an accreditation review by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Programs. The College of Education is scheduled for its next accreditation review in the Spring of 2023 by the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP).  

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 with Conditions by NCTM
• BS Middle Grades Education – Under Review by AMLE
• BA Music Education – Choral – NASM accredited 
• BA Music Education – Instrumental – NASM accredited 
• BS Physical Education – Under Review by SHAPE
• BS Social Studies Education – Under Review by NCSS
• MEd – Administration – Under Review 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