Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

Profile of Accredited Programs, 2020-2021:

594

Accredited U.S. and non-U.S. Programs:

115,805

Students

594 Total Degree-Granting:

312	Public
260	Private Nonprofit
n/a	Private For-Profit

n/a Total Non-Degree-Granting:

n/a	Public
n/a	Private Nonprofit
n/a	Private For-Profit

Recognition Status as of 2020-2021:

Recognized by: Council for Higher Education Accreditation

Range of Accreditation Activity:

CAEP’s scope of accreditation is the accreditation and preaccreditation of educator preparation providers (EPPs) that offer bachelor’s, master’s, and/or doctoral degrees, post-baccalaureate or other programs leading to certification, licensure, or endorsement in the United States and/or internationally. (2020). CAEP-accredited EPPs include public, private, non-profit, and for-profit entities, operating within an institution of higher education or as a free standing provider of educator preparation. At present, CAEP does not engage in preaccreditation activity.

Sponsoring Organization:

None.

International Accreditation Activity:

0	Non-U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.
6	U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.
n/a	Organization evaluates credentials or degrees from outside the U.S.

Operating Information for Accrediting Unit Only:

Budget:

$48,180

$0	Direct support from any sponsoring organization
$0	In-kind support from any sponsoring organization

Employees and Volunteers:

12	Full-time Employees
n/a	Part-time Employees
439	Volunteers - Served 2020-2021

Composition of Decision-Making Body

Pursuant to Policy VI.4.01, the size of the Council is adjusted periodically in response to fluctuations in the number of EPPs in the review process. Pursuant to Section VI.4, every Councilor is required to meet eligibility requirements; successfully complete training on the CAEP Standards, policies, and procedures; conduct one's professional affairs in accordance with the Code of Conduct; and support the CAEP mission through the fair and consistent application of CAEP Standards.

Profile of 2020-2021 Accreditation Activities :

Frequency of Comprehensive Reviews and Required Follow-Up: Accreditation reviews every 7 years; all EPPs must complete an annual report.

Frequency of Comprehensive Review of Accreditation Standards: At least every 7 years.

Summary of 2020-2021 Formal Actions:

14	Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Granted
0	Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Denied
6	Initial Accreditation Granted
0	Initial Accreditation Denied
93	Accreditation Continued Following Comprehensive Review
4	Accreditation Continued Following Comprehensive Review with Required Follow-up
n/a	Notice or Warning
2	Probation
n/a	Show Cause
24	Accreditation Terminated or Removed
1	Actions under Appeal
n/a	Other