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College Of Education Accreditations
CAEP Accredited
The University of Central Missouri is fully accredited at the national level by the Higher Learning Commission. Our teacher education programs have been authorized by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for teacher licensure. Furthermore, the professional education unit is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), having been continuously accredited since 1954 (formerly NCATE).
Initial Licensure Programs Reviewed and Accredited by CAEP
- Early Childhood Birth - 3rd Grade
- Elementary Grades 1-6
- Middle School (ELA, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Business, Engineering and Technology, Speech and Theater)
- Special Education (Early Childhood, Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical, Severe Developmental Disabilities)
- Secondary Education (Agriculture, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Earth Science, Engineering and Technology, English, Family Consumer Science, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Physics, Social Science, Speech and Theater)
- K-12 (Art, Instrumental and Vocal Music, Physical Education)
- Library Science
Advanced Programs Reviewed and Accredited by CAEP
- Educational Leadership
- Career and Technical Education Administrator Certification
Individual Programs
Although optional, a number of programs have also chosen to seek out individual recognition where available.
Specialized Professional Associations
In conjunction with CAEP, national recognition via various Specialized Professional Associations (SPA) are possible in certain content areas. Those programs currently nationally recognized include:
- Library Media Specialist, K-12
- Mathematics, 9-12
- Social Studies, 9-12
- Special Education, Cross-Categorical, K-12
- Special Education, Early Childhood
- Special Education, Severe Developmental Disabilities, K-12
Nationally Accredited
Several programs have sought out national accreditation by professional organizations where available. These include:
- Art and Music by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and
the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), respectively - Counselor Education by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
- Family and Consumer Science Teacher Education by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)
CAEP Annual Reporting Measures
Measure #1: Completer Effectiveness
Measure #2: Satisfaction of Employers and Stakeholder Involvement
Satisfaction of Employers:
2020-21 DESE Administered Survey of Employers of Completers
2019-20 DESE Administered Survey of Employers of Completers
2021-22 DESE Administered Survey of Employers of Completers
2022-23 DESE Administered Survey of Employers of Completers
2023-24 DESE Administered Survey of Employers of Completers
2020-21 DESE Administered Survey of Supervisors of First Year Principals
2019-20 DESE Administered Survey of Supervisors of First Year Principals
2021-22 DESE Administered Survey of Supervisors of First Year Principals
2022-23 DESE Administered Survey of Supervisors of First Year Principals
2023-24 DESE Administered Survey of Supervisors of First Year Principals
Stakeholder Involvement:
UCM Educator Preparation Program Advisory Board
2021 Spring Advisory Board Feedback
2021 Fall Advisory Board Minutes
2022 Fall Advisory Board Minutes
2023 Spring Advisory Board Minutes
2023 Fall Advisory Board Minutes
2024 Spring Advisory Board Minutes
2024 Fall Advisory Board Minutes
Measure #3: Candidate Competency at Completion
2017-18 Title II Report - Traditional Programs
2017-18 Title II Report - Alternative Programs
2018-19 Title II Report - Traditional Programs
2018-19 Title II Report - Alternative Programs
2019-20 Title II Report - Traditional Programs
2019-20 Title II Report - Alternative Programs
2020-21 Title II Report - Traditional Programs
2020-21 Title II Report - Alternative Programs
Key Assessment Alignment with Missouri Teacher Standards and InTASC
