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
Advanced Programs Reviewed and Accredited by CAEP
Although optional, a number of programs have also chosen to seek out individual recognition where available.
In conjunction with CAEP, national recognition via various Specialized Professional Associations (SPA) are possible in certain content areas. Those programs currently nationally recognized include:
Several programs have sought out national accreditation by professional organizations where available. These include:
Case Study Participant Handbook
Case study results from 2021-2022 will be added Summer 2022
2020-21 DESE Administered Survey of Employers of Completers
2019-20 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
UCM Educator Preparation Program Advisory Board
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
Key Assessment Alignment with Missouri Teacher Standards and InTASC
Career Services Employment Dashboard
2019-20 First Destination Success Survey
Data for 2020-2021 will be posted in Fall 2022